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Perhaps the truest sign that something has truly entered the sphere of everyday Filipino life is for a name to become permanently integrated into the vibrant Filipino language. Such is certainly the case with the word “Kenkoy,” a description foisted on someone funny or amusing. With its standout consonants and playful vowels, the name Kenkoy just radiates humor.
For a society that elevates education to the level of necessity, Filipinos are often and surprisingly perplexed by the varied...
Behold a glimpse of infinity. This is what you conjure up when opening a book to its first page. From...
With the sun not even warm on their necks, countless Filipino children begin trekking out of their homes just past...
(The tabloids and crime TV are fairly reeking of them, here are three of the country’s most confounding and still...
Surrounded by taller, decidedly more modern structures, the Solidaridad Bookshop stands along Padre Faura Street in Ermita, Manila, as welcoming as it did when it first opened its doors in 1965.
Crime has long been part of Filipino literature, with criminal and violent acts at the heart of many a literary...
She just can’t help herself. Within five minutes of meeting her, Bebang Siy will make you laugh. She’ll take her...
Contrary to the popular misconception that they are read only by the household help, Filipino romances rank among the most diverse and vibrant products of the Philippine publishing industry. They don’t get a lot of love from the literati crowd, but are nonetheless the result of a dizzying creative process and have an extremely loyal following that continues to grow.
Sometimes, when the world gets really crazy, Dingdong Dantes finds the need to go very, very fast. “I like speed,” the 31-year-old actor admits. “When I’m alone especially, I just want to ride my bike and go somewhere and be back in three hours. That’s therapy for me.” Riding his Ducati Diavel and just getting away comforts him, the actor says; it reminds him that he’s in control.
