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Zofia Agama

Written Articles

Theater & Arts

Agnes Arellano’s Inscapes declares a woman’s fiery history

What turns moments into milestones? For Agnes Arellano, her journey through womanhood and motherhood shines brightest in hindsight. Located at the Ignacio B. Gimenez Amphitheater of Ateneo de Manila University’s Areté, the sculpture installation Inscapes: A Retrospective unpacks her personal history and celebrates 36 years of artistry.  In this feature, three Ateneans were interviewed to […]

By Zofia Agama

February 6, 2020

By Zofia Agama • February 6, 2020

Hype

Bigger and better: Scenes from Escolta Block Festival 2019

From being a home for many of Manila’s firsts–the first ice cream parlor and first cinema, to name a few–Escolta is a place lost in time. The street’s rich history, along with its current hustle and bustle, then make Escolta Block Festival a one-of-a-kind experience: One where the past and present come together. You wouldn’t […]

By Zofia Agama and Jana V. Codera

December 16, 2019

By Zofia Agama and Jana V. Codera • December 16, 2019

Exposé

Ateneans speak: Philippine horror stories

As the world celebrates scares and spooks for Halloween, the Philippines also has its fair share of horror stories year-round. We may be familiar with the mananaggal and kapre, but Ateneans themselves claim to know some other eager entities. Whether from firsthand experiences or retellings, these are their tales of ghosts and ghouls that dwell […]

By Zofia Agama and Beatriz C. Reyes

October 28, 2019

By Zofia Agama and Beatriz C. Reyes • October 28, 2019

Food

DJ Chick review

If you need flavors on beat, DJ Chick’s got you covered. This stall proudly prizes its new spin on fried chicken by gamely redefining classic delights. With creatively curated meals, this gastro-adventure may just become your next favorite hit.   Taste DJ Chick’s pops are cooked in a special batter which keeps the chicken crispy for […]

By Zofia Agama

October 20, 2019

By Zofia Agama • October 20, 2019

TV & Film

Open widens views on unorthodox romance

In an honest, yet balanced critique, Andoy Ranay’s Open explores the complexities of experimental romance. Here, Rome (Arci Muñoz) and Ethan (JC Santos) have found themselves without a spark of passion after 14 years of being together. Ethan then proposes an open relationship: A set-up wherein two partners agree to have sexual relations with others. […]

By Zofia Agama

September 19, 2019

By Zofia Agama • September 19, 2019