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What this exhibit on colonial dams and irrigation systems tell you about Cavite’s past

Hacienda de Imus is home to the earliest known irrigation system in Cavite. Its oldest surviving structure, the Casundit Dam in DasmariƱas, was constructed...

Rediscovering the Father of Philippine komiks in a new book

In the history of Philippine komiks and within this niche and cross section of visual art and literature, Tony Velasquez stands as an icon,...

What this local art festival left behind

This year’s Pulilan Mandala Art Festival has successfully concluded its series of exhibitions and events, but the story does not simply end there. Not...

Getting lost in Intramuros, on foot

I may not have been born in Manila, but I can confidently say that I am a ManileƱo at heart. I have spent much...