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Unveiling the Majesty of Juan Luna's Spoliarium
In the annals of Philippine art, few works resonate as profoundly as Spoliarium , the monumental masterpiece painted by Juan Luna in 1884. This Filipino artist, born in 1857 amid the turbulence of Spanish colonial rule, channeled his talents into a canvas that blends classical grandeur with subtle political commentary . Luna, a key figure in the Propaganda Movement —a group of educated Filipinos advocating for reforms—studied in Europe, where he honed his skills in academic

komiksman
Oct 173 min read
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Busking in 2000's Metro Manila–A Pinoy Musician's Career Beginnings
Busking is the art of performing in public spaces like the streets, parks, malls, and other venues where artists can rely on voluntary...

komiksman
Sep 22 min read
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Studio Clip Art Contest Winner, Found To Be AI-Generated
Yes, Clip Studio Paint's recent 44th International Illustration Contest had its second-place winner withdrawn after it was confirmed to...

komiksman
Aug 271 min read
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Kailan Magre-REUNION ang RIVERMAYA? Perf De Castro Answers
It's an unresolved mystery since the late-2000's. I still remember it back when I was in third year high school in Laguna. My shock after...

komiksman
Apr 5, 20202 min read
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TRESE on Netflix Updates! Budjette Tan Spills It All on Podcast
Hey, look! The lockdown got me blogging again! I hope you're are well and healthy while reading this. So, I got to fulfil one of my very...

komiksman
Mar 29, 20202 min read
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On Interviewing a Guest
There are many podcasters both amateur and professional who do not know how to conduct an interview. If you listen and watch samples of...
TheLexFiles
Jun 11, 20194 min read
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Depression and How to Handle It as an Interview Topic
[There was an] interesting conversation between Jerald Dorado and Visconde Carlo Vergara in the first anniversary episode of The Powerful...
TheLexFiles
Jun 7, 20192 min read
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