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Vianca Uy

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On the move: Boy In Transit

As they exchange their high-fives and hellos, the scene looks like any other group of friends hanging out in school. But little do those around them know, these boys aim to take the local streetwear industry by storm–and they’re more than excited to share some of the things they’re hiding up their sleeves. Boyhood “The […]

By Katrina G. Pimentel, Vianca Uy, Angela Natividad and Online Media

July 17, 2016

By Katrina G. Pimentel, Vianca Uy, Angela Natividad and Online Media • July 17, 2016

Theater & Arts

A night within the walled city: ILVSTRADOS’ Dungeon Date

At the mention of “Intramuros,” most people are struck by the memories of their grade school field trips–riding kalesas, staring in awe at the guards dressed in old-fashioned Spanish-era uniforms, visiting the ancestral home that is Casa Manila, or following Rizal’s golden footsteps in Fort Santiago. Intramuros has always been distinctly identified as the historic […]

By Gaby Gloria, Vianca Uy, Angela Natividad and Online Media

December 15, 2015

By Gaby Gloria, Vianca Uy, Angela Natividad and Online Media • December 15, 2015

Theater & Arts

Living in black and white: Slate Manila’s Manila Memoirs

“So, what’s the plan after college?” While this question makes all college students squirm, fine arts students and new artists find it especially difficult to answer because of the lack of available platforms for their work. Enter Bambina Jacinto, a graduate with a degree in Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Asia and Pacific who […]

By Dani D. Reyes, Vianca Uy and Online Media

November 23, 2015

By Dani D. Reyes, Vianca Uy and Online Media • November 23, 2015

Theater & Arts

In our own backyard: The Katipunan art festival

It’s difficult to pinpoint the spirit of Katipunan beyond its noisy, perennially clogged streets and cluster of fast food chains. Unbeknownst to many, Katipunan is not only a university district, but a breeding ground to a mass of artists and aspiring artists. And yet it lacks a concrete atmosphere, a distinguished identity. What makes something […]

By Ashley Martelino, Vianca Uy and Online Media

October 12, 2015

By Ashley Martelino, Vianca Uy and Online Media • October 12, 2015

Theater & Arts

Little tragedies: A review of The Sandbox Collective’s No Filter 2.0

It has often been said that millennials suffer from the lack of a generational struggle. Instead of being united by some greater, shared tragedy, Generation Y is fragmented by dozens of little tragedies, ranging from the trivial—like embarrassing Facebook photos or Tinder escapades—to the overwhelming—like the perils of globalization and social media shaming. When taken […]

By Deany R. Cheng, Vianca Uy and Online Media

October 11, 2015

By Deany R. Cheng, Vianca Uy and Online Media • October 11, 2015