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Category: Feature

Forgotten grandmothers from a war gone by

PATIKUL, Sulu (MindaNews / 13 July) – From war zone to peace zone.  For approximately 30 years, this municipality had been the site of many armed encounters between the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines

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Do we need fashion shows?

With today’s technology, anyone interested in clothes can command a number of ways to take a look at what’s new through the convenience of a phone screen. So why then do we still need fashion shows? For industry professionals like

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Davao Archdiocese’s history in photos

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 08 December) — The Catholic Archdiocese of Davao is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.  Part of their celebration was a cultural exhibit of photos and artifacts that narrate their contribution to Davao history. The exhibit

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FEATURE: Can we still find solace in art?

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 8 Sept)—What kind of comfort can art afford us as we live through difficult times and harsher environments? Ramon “Richie” E.S. Lerma, chairman and chief specialist of auction house Salcedo Auctions, said that art gives us

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Will the ‘kaguran’ become just a memory?

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 29 March) – An old Visayan riddle goes, “Kabayo ni Adan, dili mokaon kung dili kabay-an (Adam’s horse, won’t eat unless you ride it).” The riddle refers to a traditional Filipino household tool called by

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Valentine getaway to Marilog

MARILOG DISTRICT, Davao City (MindaNews / 18 February) – I don’t know about your idea of a date. But for us, it’s best when it’s just the two of us, spending time together in our chosen venue sans the crowd.

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Weaving mats, weaving peace in Talikud

ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL (MindaNews / 16 Oct) — Despite the clear waters, a backdrop of green vegetation, and the romantic notion of an island, poverty dominates the village landscape. Some houses sit on stilts a few feet above

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Movie houses and memories

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 14 June)—These days all it takes is a smartphone and an internet connection to see movies. Streaming services by Netflix, HBO and others have brought visual entertainment to the tip of one’s fingers anywhere, anytime, although

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STORIES FROM THE BOONDOCKS: Salyo

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 14 May) — Salyo was a teen ager from Moalboal, Cebu when he decided to board  a boat to Mindanao. He found his way to our farm and has never left since. He became the “enkargado”

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STORIES FROM THE BOONDOCKS: Farm life

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 16 April) — I have been staying in my farm for a number of years and am astounded  with the swirl of stories around me which also includes my own experiences…..  Manong Ilag  was among the

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