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The Week That Walks: Inside the Philippines’ Semana Santa
Noon arrives without mercy. The sun doesn’t merely shine; it beats down relentlessly, flattening everything beneath its intensity. The streets are stripped bare of their usual noise. A barefoot man steps forward from the crowd, his face concealed by a piece of fabric. In his hand, he grips a bamboo stick. The first strike lands on his back. Its sound seems muted and dull against the skin. Then another. And another. The pattern builds with steady deliberation until his back b
The Communicator
Apr 2
Unsung Heroines
Heroism is often imagined in moments of defiance—standing firm while life is offered for a cause greater than oneself, without expecting a reward or personal gain. It is defined by qualities of courage, determination, and selflessness. In Philippine history, everyone is familiar with the traditional roster of heroes who emerged from periods of resistance. Contributions were made. Impacts were celebrated. Stories were taught. For centuries, the word “bayani” has been closely
The Communicator
Mar 31
We Are Nobody’s Soldier
From Spanish galleons to American warships, the Philippines has long been a strategic outpost for powers seeking influence in the Pacific. Today, the struggle has returned, holding a different form—this time it's not just colonial flags planted on our shores, but through warships, military bases, and territorial claims.China continues to challenge Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea, while the United States deepens its military presence through long-standing def
The Communicator
Mar 30
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