Within Far Eastern University’s (FEU) gender-inclusive oasis, drag has found a growing platform through its student-led events and queer communities that champion self-expression. For Tamaraw drag artists, drag is more than an art of transformation — beyond these performances are students balancing academics, personal struggles, and the pursuit of authenticity, using drag not only as entertainment but also as a means of representation.
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#Refreshments: Love has a peculiar way of returning to a place where it thought it had already left behind, and if so, would you dare to begin again? In celebration of Pride Month, Jade Castro’s latest Boys’ Love (BL) series ‘All the Things I Leave You (Patawid)’ (2025) has officially made its local big-screen debut. The film encapsulates the serene, timeless urban landscape of Ilocos Norte, taking viewers to a place where old flames are rekindled, and love is born anew.
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Every 12th of June, the Philippines commemorates the declaration of independence from colonial rule with flag-raising ceremonies, speeches, and renewed calls for patriotism. Yet independence has always demanded more than remembrance. It requires competent institutions that prioritize public service, because when those entrusted to govern fall short, it is the ordinary Filipinos who bear the consequences.
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#Refreshments: In the most literal and loneliest space, a man wakes up with no memory of who he is or why he exists there, unaware that he’s been sent on a mission to save a dying world. In ‘Project Hail Mary’ (2026), Andy Weir — the mind behind ‘The Martian’ — returns to the screen once again, placing humanity and beyond in the quiet, unforgiving expanse of space.
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“Are you man enough?” It is a phrase often thrown around as a challenge that measures courage, strength, and confidence against a standard that has long been coded as ‘masculine.’ To be decisive is to be ‘man enough.’ To speak up is to be ‘man enough.’ To lead is to be ‘man enough.’
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It begins long before graduation, sometimes in the middle of senior high enrollment, sometimes in hushed conversations during college application season. A selection of courses opens for students, weighed, and rearranged. On one side are degrees that promise titles and board exams; on the other are programs often described as ‘passion’ or, worse, ‘sayang.’ Students learn early on that dreams, too, are subject to practicality.
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A match made in heaven does not exist. It is a standard of perfection that leads couples to believe they are bound forever. When tensions start to rise and the path forward blurs, one starts to constantly wonder whether their partner was actually ‘the one’ intended by Cupid.
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Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an experimental tool or a passing online trend. It is now embedded in everyday digital life, shaping how images are created, shared, and perceived. With minimal effort, AI systems can fabricate realistic faces, replicate artistic styles, and generate polished visuals without the knowledge or consent of the people whose likenesses are used to produce them.
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In its ninth season, ‘TAMDULA IX: Unfiltered’ graced the stage with four unique stories, each offering a lesson wrapped in layers of laughter and emotion. This two-hour dulaanturned the simple, everyday moments we often overlook into reflections of life. Through plays such as ‘Detention,’ ‘Genesis,’ ‘Finders Keepers,’ and ‘Phone-Free Zone,’ the production reminded audiences that the smallest, most familiar experiences can carry the biggest truths about ourselves and the world around us.
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Every year, these posts surface as Concierto draws closer—some looking for someone to be with just for the night, others hoping to find a connection that lasts beyond the event. With Concierto falling on February 13, just a day before Valentine’s Day, single students often feel mounting pressure—not because they’re excluded from celebrating, but the weight of expectations—from social media, peers, and even oneself—can feel overwhelming.
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