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In the Paris Olympics, the Philippines had its best campaign thus far harvesting 2 gold medals and 2 bronzes. But can we do more? The experts Karl R. De Mesa - Author talked to seem to think so—especially if we focus on combat sports: https://thus.ph/articles/fighting-for-2028-gold

After "Death Be Damned," the English translation of the popular zombie comic book series Patay Kung Patay won big at the 41st Philippine National Book Awards, its creators talk to Karl R. De Mesa - Author about how it was made and the other forms it could take in the future: https://thus.ph/articles/the-birth-of-death-be-damned

What is the weight of President Marcos' recent SONA? Will his words have any real impact? Allen Gumiran asks these as he examines the powers of a president: https://thus.ph/articles/how-powerful-is-the-president

Screenshot taken from a video of RTVM.

Due to the devastation brought upon the Philippines, various organizations are organizing relief operations and are calling for aid. Here's how you can help: https://thus.ph/articles/carinaph-relief-operations

Science fiction has long been seen as a vastly Western, male-dominated entity, that isn’t the case in "SCI-FI: Mythologies Transformed." Originally shown at the ArtScience Museum of Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, the exhibit exploring the genre mostly through the works of women from Asia and Australia has been expanded before it opens on August 3 at the Science Gallery in Melbourne: https://thus.ph/articles/sci-fi-mythologies-transformed

Hanoi, Vietnam is known for its architecture, its history and its food. But as someone who has lived there, writer Maya Yulo-Villa Cabuang also knows it as something else: a place of healing: https://thus.ph/articles/hanoi-health

If you’re one of those people who booked flights to Hanoi, Vietnam this year, you might want to consider getting a few tips from a woman who actually lived there. Join Maya Yulo-Villa Cabuang as she takes you through a tour of the city’s hidden gems: https://www.thus.ph/articles/hidden-gems-of-hanoi

What benefits can companies gain from being welcoming of LGBTQIA+ employees? Our writer Angelo Cantera asks that question before the end of Pride Month and the answers are right here: https://thus.ph/articles/workplace-inclusivity-lgbtqia

After PJ Ong designed cages for the cassette tapes of the experimental duo White Widow, he received news that was music to his ears: he was invited to be the first Filipino to have his work displayed at The Museum of Avante-garde in Switzerland. Follow the tale of the "tape" he shared with Karl R. De Mesa - Author :
https://www.thus.ph/articles/pj-ong-interview

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For , Edmark Tan shares a story from the passenger seat of a car that was driven by his dad--a man who navigated roads made more challenging by Alzheimer's disease: https://www.thus.ph/articles/the-road-warrior

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"This country of ours is in a phase of a collective burnout and exhaustion, and it is better that way." This, at least, is the opinion of Allen Gumiran as he spends Independence Day discussing some facts we simply can't be free from: https://www.thus.ph/articles/truths-to-set-filipinos-free

People don’t just want to buy the artisanal personal care items of Bodyfood all-natural ; they also want to learn how they are made. And its founder Ana Kamila Gutierrez-Niguidula tells writer Angelo Cantera why she is sating their appetite: https://www.thus.ph/articles/appetite-for-bodyfood

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Award-winning crime novelist Ronaldo Vivo Jr. sits down with Karl R. De Mesa - Author and tells him why he puts "skeletons" in "God's garden." Read as these two look back at a celebrated career built on fleshed out villains, graphic sequences & fictional scenarios that feel all too real: https://www.thus.ph/articles/ronaldo-vivo-jr-interview

Growing up, Corin Arenas wanted to be like her mom. But now that she’s an adult, she knows that she deserves better—and so does the woman who raised her while doing "everything" else. She celebrates mother’s day with a thank you note and a few wishes for all women. https://www.thus.ph/articles/thank-you-ma

While it is ill-advised to live in the past, one can definitely learn from it. And, sometimes, the knowledge uncovered from this exercise can help better secure one’s future. This, at least, is what Maya Yulo-Villa Cabuang found out when she used FamilySearch to trace her lineage from the Philippines to Spain. https://www.thus.ph/articles/unlocking-the-past

As transport strikes continue to affect the country, Allen Gumiran spends looking at the jeepney-less roads many of us have been on, the politics that led us there and where we should be going: https://www.thus.ph/articles/why-labor-agitation-resumes-operation

Knifesport by Carlos Hermanos is a short weapons sporting event that has been sharpening skills for 18 iterations now so Karl R. De Mesa - Author talked to its founders to know what people can expect if they decide to take a stab at it: https://www.thus.ph/articles/interview-knifesport-ph

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As Filipino fisherfolk continue to face harassment at the West Philippine Sea, members of the Atin Ito coalition discusses their desire to turn the tide. Writer Angelo Cantera listens in as they talk about the importance of civilian engagement and their plan for another maritime mission this May : https://www.thus.ph/articles/atin-ito-turn-the-tide

The Sympathizer has moved from the page to the screen. But did HBO effectively translate the Pulitzer-winning plot? Karl R. De Mesa - Author is here for the recon: https://www.thus.ph/articles/review-the-sympathizer

Why did the chicken cross the road?

Because it's and she's running away from overly serious discussions.

But, since you're not a chicken, you might want to look into Allen Gumiran's serious take on the role of comedy.

It's no joke. We're really doing this. Link's in the bio.

We're closing this month for women with a work of fiction from Quintin Jose Pastrana . In "Paracelis Goes to Baguio"--one of the stories that make up his book "Infieles"--Pastrana tells a coming of age tale about a brave girl who comes to grips with indigenous and modern forces inside and outside of her as she charts her way into the 'real' world. https://www.thus.ph/articles/paracelis-goes-to-baguio

How can women be safe while taking photos outdoors? What gear should they invest in? How do they prepare for a shoot? Why are there more men in photography than women? We try to answer these questions with the help of several professionals in the field. https://www.thus.ph/articles/women-outdoor-photography

Karl R. De Mesa - Author sets Paul Atreides aside for a bit to discuss how the stories of Dune: Part Two's women added some much needed spice to the series.

https://www.thus.ph/articles/dune-part-two-women

Karl R. De Mesa - Author squares up with some of the issues women trainers tend to face when coaching their fellow women on the matter of self-defense.

https://www.thus.ph/articles/coaching-self-defense-for-women

In case you're wandering and wondering, here are the countries frequently recommended for women who want to travel alone.

In an ideal world, women should be able to go wherever they want alone or with company, but there are only a few that are successfully making that ideal a reality.

https://www.thus.ph/articles/destinations-for-women-traveling-alone

We can say that we’ve returned but it really feels more like we’ve arrived.

THUS, we have this. The new phase of our storytelling.
From the team that put together the online publication, Manileno, Thus is as its name suggests: a result of where we were, are and hope to be. It takes a look at the lives relevant to Filipino readers and we explore the possibilities for progress that stem from such information. We’re fans of context, well-founded conclusions and commas that continue otherwise terse sentences. We collect hard-earned facts and heart-wrought fiction to give a compelling yet truthful picture of where we stand.

If there’s more to it, we’re here for it. And this is our story THUS far.

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For Valentine’s Day--as our country prepares to determine its future through the 2022 election--author Quintin Jose Pastrana brings us to a “Campaign Stop” in the 90s. Here, he looks into a dinner between a jaded, young staffer and a hopeful, older candidate.

This will be part of his upcoming book "Infieles: Twelve Filipino Stories."

(ARTWORK BY NOEL POCOT)

READ: https://manileno.com.ph/campaign-stop/

Okinawa is a land of long life and simple pleasures. That's why a group of Filipino business owners are encouraging you to visit it once traveling becomes easier: https://manileno.com.ph/why-opt-for-okinawa/

LOOK: DoubleDragon Meridian Park unveils two massive tributes to the Filipino youth today as the country commemorates the life of Dr. Jose Rizal. https://manileno.com.ph/bayani-pagasa-unveiled/