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Martina R. Roces

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We’re just like you: Conscious Canvas PH is the social enterprise that celebrates para-athletes

December 3 marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), when society is reminded to recognize PWDs and their rights. The event doesn’t, however, restrict these values to just one day. Rather, the United Nations calls on everyone to keep seeing PWDs beyond their disabilities. Yet, discrimination against PWDs persists, because others have little […]

By Natalie R. Gavino, Annicka B. Koteh and Martina R. Roces

December 12, 2018

By Natalie R. Gavino, Annicka B. Koteh and Martina R. Roces • December 12, 2018

Other

Bab Mukjang review

The Korean craze is here to stay, and this JSEC stall is making it known. From samgyupsal to ramyun, Bab Mukjang serves delightfully spicy Korean favorites for all kinds of taste buds. Taste If you’re craving for a quick fix of K-barbeque, the marinated pork samgyupsal (grilled pork belly) is the best item to order. […]

By Martina R. Roces

October 15, 2018

By Martina R. Roces • October 15, 2018

Other

Casa Paella review

When it comes to paella, most Filipinos believe that the quintessential Spanish rice dish should only be served on special occasions. Casa Paella is shaking things up by making every mealtime a celebration with their vibrant fare. Taste The stall serves two varieties of the rice dish. The Paella Valenciana is known as the original […]

By Martina R. Roces

October 14, 2018

By Martina R. Roces • October 14, 2018

TV & Film

Inside the lives of real-life heroes

In the past few years, the international film industry has churned out superhero movies at a rate much like The Flash’s superhuman speed. Longtime comic book fans and newbies alike are delighted every time a new movie is added to the genre. Whether they’re produced by DC Comics or Marvel, these action-packed films never failed […]

By Justin Ginete and Martina R. Roces

August 27, 2018

By Justin Ginete and Martina R. Roces • August 27, 2018

TV & Film

Bloody hell: A review of We Will Not Die Tonight

“Ako si Kray. Babae. Palaban. Matatag ang kalooban. Gagawin ang lahat para sa buhay ng ibang tao (I’m Kray. A woman. A fighter. Strong-willed. I’ll do anything for the lives of others).” This is how we meet Kray (Erich Gonzales), the stuntwoman heroine of director Richard Somes’ We Will Not Die Tonight. Kray’s 80s-style flips […]

By Martina R. Roces

August 21, 2018

By Martina R. Roces • August 21, 2018

Hype

Film in focus

Take a look at any of your friends’ social media posts lately and you may see the same thing: Dreamy-hued photographs tinged with light leaks seemingly taken on a film camera. Thanks to analog film apps, such as Gudak and Huji Cam, film photography is making a comeback. Whether it ever disappeared or not, one […]

By Red T. Bautista and Martina R. Roces

January 18, 2018

By Red T. Bautista and Martina R. Roces • January 18, 2018

Food

Halikaroti review

The to-go meal is an essential staple for the busy college student: an effortless, tasty snack one can easily grab in between classes. In the past, JSEC’s versions of it have varied from classic sandwiches to sauce-filled chicken bites. This year, Halikaroti follows this tradition with their tasty roti bread meals. Taste The Naughty Roti […]

By Online Media, Martina R. Roces and Angela Natividad

September 23, 2017

By Online Media, Martina R. Roces and Angela Natividad • September 23, 2017

Food

PhilYourBuns review

When it comes to food themes and concepts, students are always on the lookout for stalls that can satisfy their many cravings. PhilYourBuns promises to do just that with their delicious selection of American comfort food. Taste The Philly Cheese Steak is their bestseller. Expect the sukiyaki-cut beef seasoning to have a bit of spice […]

By Online Media, Martina R. Roces and Angela Natividad

September 23, 2017

By Online Media, Martina R. Roces and Angela Natividad • September 23, 2017

Music

K/L: A song of friendship

Two girls, two broken hearts, a guitar, a pen, and a piece of paper. Kim Bernardino and Laean Angeles of K/L (pronounced as “kale,” like the vegetable) have learned to transform the emotions that come with heartbreak into heartfelt songs that read like their own diaries. The two girls met in high school and immediately […]

By John T. Lansangan, Martina R. Roces, Online Media and Angela Natividad

June 3, 2017

By John T. Lansangan, Martina R. Roces, Online Media and Angela Natividad • June 3, 2017

Hype

Video stars on the rise

The internet is an information highway; one which has given rise to better connectivity and the spread of pop culture. With online videos being so easily produced through the use of one’s mobile phone and a simple tap on the “upload” button, the content being churned out and posted may not always be the most […]

By Online Media, John T. Lansangan, Martina R. Roces and Angela Natividad

April 14, 2017

By Online Media, John T. Lansangan, Martina R. Roces and Angela Natividad • April 14, 2017

Theater & Arts

A review of the past with Ateneo Art Gallery’s 2017 Exhibition Opening

The Ateneo Art Gallery (AAG) marked the celebration of National Arts Month with the opening of five new exhibits last February 8, 2017. Each exhibit centers on a different topic, but are all closely linked by the theme of looking back at the past. “AAG in Review: The Bellarmine Hall (1960-1967)” and “Print and Drawing […]

By Celine D. Natividad, Martina R. Roces, Online Media and Angela Natividad

February 21, 2017

By Celine D. Natividad, Martina R. Roces, Online Media and Angela Natividad • February 21, 2017

Theater & Arts

Books I wish I read when I was a freshman

When the going gets tough, the tough turn to books. The weird, wonderful world of college does not come without any challenges and just one misstep can make students feel defeated. Whether you’re dealing with difficult groupmates or you’re being swamped with never-ending papers, sometimes it’s best to look past the required reading list and […]

By John T. Lansangan, Martina R. Roces, Online Media and Angela Natividad

December 10, 2016

By John T. Lansangan, Martina R. Roces, Online Media and Angela Natividad • December 10, 2016

Music

Album of the year: Staff picks

Regardless of where you stand in the wide spectrum of music genres, it’s hard to argue that 2016 wasn’t a good year for music. After four years of silence, Frank Ocean unleashed what could be his greatest release to date. Justin Timberlake put out a single that was later immortalized in the hearts of Atenean […]

By Franco M. Luna, Regis Andanar, Romano Santos, Carlito O. Mortel, Martina R. Roces, Ching M. Balina, Deany R. Cheng, Online Media and Angela Natividad

November 15, 2016

By Franco M. Luna, Regis Andanar, Romano Santos, Carlito O. Mortel, Martina R. Roces, Ching M. Balina, Deany R. Cheng, Online Media and Angela Natividad • November 15, 2016

Theater & Arts

An autopsy behind the upcoming movie ‘Smaller and Smaller Circles’

It could be said that the themes of romance, comedy, or a combination of both, dominate modern day Philippine cinema and television. Made evident with the popularity of so called “love teams” on afternoon teleseryes, Filipinos indulge themselves with these shows and clamor to support their favorite actors and actresses through social media. Amidst the […]

By Martina R. Roces, John T. Lansangan, Online Media and Angela Natividad

November 15, 2016

By Martina R. Roces, John T. Lansangan, Online Media and Angela Natividad • November 15, 2016

Theater & Arts

The in-between: Tanghalang Ateneo’s Boy

Imagine being forced to live a life that wasn’t your own. You have no say in what happens to you. Instead, all you can do is follow what other people tell you to do. In Tanghalang Ateneo’s Boy, this is the dilemma that the principal character is faced with. After a botched circumcision that leaves […]

By Online Media, Martina R. Roces and Angela Natividad

November 10, 2016

By Online Media, Martina R. Roces and Angela Natividad • November 10, 2016

Hype

The perfect getaway

Ateneans are no strangers to stress. Be it academics or org work, the weariness we get feels all the same and usually leaves us drained by the end of the week. Sometimes, all we need is a quick weekend getaway to unwind and recharge. The question of where to go, though, may seem like another […]

By Luisa C. Jocson, Martina R. Roces, Online Media and Angela Natividad

October 24, 2016

By Luisa C. Jocson, Martina R. Roces, Online Media and Angela Natividad • October 24, 2016

Music

Of bands and brothers: The action men of Hansom

Aptly titled “Kanta ang Panlaban”, Hansom’s debut offering depicts a war-torn, post-apocalyptic Katipunan Avenue on its front cover. Sure enough, as with any local band, the journey for the Quezon City-based punk act has been nothing less than a fight for more airtime. The same artwork, ridden with rust and corrosion, sees their name scrawled […]

By Franco M. Luna, Martina R. Roces, Online Media and Angela Natividad

September 29, 2016

By Franco M. Luna, Martina R. Roces, Online Media and Angela Natividad • September 29, 2016