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Makeup artist Cairo Manta smiling during a bridal makeup demo, wearing a black shirt, surrounded by natural light and soft glam tools

8 months ago

Glam Up for Your Big Day: Bridal Makeup Tips from Cairo Manta, the Artist Who Lets You Shine

What makes a barong modern—fabric, fit, or the boldness to break tradition? As designers reimagine its form, the barong becomes not just a garment, but a question of identity in motion.

8 months ago

The Barong Tagalog:

A quiet sanctuary in the heart of Ateneo de Manila University, the Ateneo Art Gallery bridges past and present through Philippine modern and contemporary art. Its evolving collection continues to inspire students, scholars, and everyday visitors alike.

9 months ago

A Legacy That Lives: How the Ateneo Art Gallery Continues to Shape Philippine Art

showcase of a vintage typewriter. The 1938 Royal De Luxe Portable Typewriter — sleek, compact, and undeniably elegant.

9 months ago

Rediscovering the Joy of Writing with Vintage Typewriters

9 months ago

#SimpolQuick: Your existence matters

9 months ago

50 Simpol Questions with Happy Ongpauco-Tiu: Bread, Burnt Queso, and Big Laughs

9 months ago

#SimpolQuicks: Why you?

9 months ago

The Untold Story Behind the QWERTY Keyboard

An illustration of a Filipina woman sitting at a desk at night, looking intently at a laptop screen. Around her, message bubbles float in the air, symbolizing digital conversation and support. A mobile phone lies beside her, and a framed portrait of a woman hangs on the wall. The scene conveys a quiet moment of emotional connection in an online community.

9 months ago

“Ate, Andito Lang Kami”: How Digital Sisterhoods Are Transforming Filipina Mental Health Support

9 months ago

Lei’s Fresh Chinese Lumpia: Thriving Small, Growing Big in Hearts

9 months ago

How the UP Symphony Orchestra Promotes Filipino Culture Through Classical Music

A tindera prepares meals at her karinderia in the city—serving affordable, home-cooked food to regulars while managing the daily hustle of small-scale entrepreneurship.

9 months ago

How Filipina Tindera Entrepreneurs Power the Tingi Economy in the Philippines