Ronalyn V. Olea | Feb 25, 2018
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If these walls could talk | San Agustin Museum and Catholicism’s beginnings in the Philippines through the Augustinians
If these walls could talk | San Agustin Museum and Catholicism’s beginnings in the Philippines through the Augustinians
The building which the museum currently occupies was a former monastery of the Order of St. Augustine or Augustinians, the first Catholic religious order to set foot in the Philippines. Augustinian missionaries from Mexico were brought along by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in his expedition to the Philippines to colonize the archipelago during the expansion of the Spanish Empire.
Peasants use art to highlight demands
Peasants use art to highlight demands
The president was depicted as a pest that ruins farmers’ lives. Other illustrations presented him as “Boy Ratrat”, a rat holding a rifle and “Bomba King”, a snail with a bomb as his shell – depicting the killings of farmers around the country, with victims now numbering to 91.
Over 240 academics, writers say no to red-baiting
Over 240 academics, writers say no to red-baiting
“We challenge and resist tactics like red baiting that undermine our critical practice as teachers, scholars, artists and writers,” they said. “We stand with our colleagues who refuse to be silenced or censored for their critical beliefs.”
Ang Mga Kriminal
Ang Mga Kriminal
Members of Sikad perform Romulo Sandoval's 1977 poem, 'Ang Mga Kriminal' (The Criminals) during a protest action against Duterte's war on drugs, Sept. 13 in Manila.
Itigil ang Pagpaslang: 7 tula para kay Kian at iba pang biktima
Itigil ang Pagpaslang: 7 tula para kay Kian at iba pang biktima
Ang pagdagsa ng mga tula ay hindi lamang pakikiramay, kundi paggigiit ng katarungan at karapatang mabuhay ng mga naririto pa. Ang seryeng ito ng mga isinatinig na tula ang magbibigay ng testimonya sa karahasan ng kasalukuyang rehimen.
Book Review: Dangerous Waters
Book Review: Dangerous Waters
'If there is change you see it first in the Philippine economy'
Children of Ampatuan Massacre victims turn to art to demand justice
Children of Ampatuan Massacre victims turn to art to demand justice
"Most of the children admitted they feel anger. Others said they want to take revenge. But all of them want justice and they want the rule of law to reign."
Solidarity in art | National minorities perform in the city
Solidarity in art | National minorities perform in the city
They depict their stories through performances. Using indigenous instruments and their own language, they educate the city-bred about their struggles and aspirations.
#RevolutionGo | Tungkol sa makabayang panitikan sa panahon ng Facebook, Twitter at Instagram*
#RevolutionGo | Tungkol sa makabayang panitikan sa panahon ng Facebook, Twitter at Instagram*
Malaki ang hamon para sa makabayan at progresibong artista, manunulat, aktibista at manggagawang pangkultura sa matalinong paggamit sa internet at social media bilang daluyan ng bagong kulturang pambansa, siyentipiko at makamasa.
Call for Entries | 8th Pandayang Lino Brocka Political Film and New Media Festival
Call for Entries | 8th Pandayang Lino Brocka Political Film and New Media Festival
This year’s Pandayang Lino Brocka seeks films that showcase the aspirations of the common Filipino people.
Lino Brocka’s legacy lives on
Lino Brocka’s legacy lives on
Joolia Demigillo of Tudla Productions maintains that society hasn’t changed fundamentally and so the struggle that Brocka began must be continued.
Artists vow to continue solidarity with drought-stricken farmers
Artists vow to continue solidarity with drought-stricken farmers
The A4K said that in the first 100 days, the next president should stop Lumad killings, bring justice to the victims of the Kidapawan carnage and provide meaningful support for farmers affected by El Nino.
Artists vow to continue solidarity with drought-stricken farmers
Artists vow to continue solidarity with drought-stricken farmers
The Artists for Kidapawan said that in the first 100 days, the next president should stop Lumad killings, bring justice to the victims of the Kidapawan carnage and provide meaningful support for farmers affected by El Nino.
Sison tackles building people’s power in new book
Sison tackles building people’s power in new book
Building People’s Power is mainly a collection of Sison's writings from July 2010 to December 2012. These take up historical and current Philippine issues as well as global issues and show the way to arouse, organize and mobilize the people in the anti-imperialist and democratic struggle.
Basi(s) for revolution and art
Basi(s) for revolution and art
The next time someone offers me a glass of basi, I will not refuse.
Solidarity and Struggle in ‘Salupongan’
Solidarity and Struggle in ‘Salupongan’
It is certain that 'Salupongan' has summed up the reasons for growing protests against the reactionary state: military presence in schools; 'development' by and for the wealthy ruling class; unabated impunity; and continuing negligence in terms of providing adequate health care, quality education, and other social services to the underprivileged.
‘Inang Lupa, Inang Bayan’: Exposing sins of the Marcos dictatorship
‘Inang Lupa, Inang Bayan’: Exposing sins of the Marcos dictatorship
"There is a lack of consciousness among parents, teachers, and the entire community to impart to today's youth the horrors of martial law. We have high hopes that this could be of help to change that."
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