Theriz Silvano

The Flame • 19th January 2022

The art of thriving: Embracing challenges through art

THE PREVIOUS years of isolation may have brought Filipinos time to ponder new realizations and meaning in their lives. In those years, the presence of anxiety and fear were felt in different situations.

Their despondency may be caused by pandemic adversaries: sickness, death of a loved one, political chaos, financial distress, or mental illness. However, human beings also have the capacity to overcome these challenges.

This was visualized by Jayson Cortez in his art exhibit titled ‘Revisioning

Manila Standard • 16th November 2021

Social media savvy Gen Z spotlights small businesses

“At first, I thought the only way to support a business was to just purchase their products,” James Magpoc, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, told Manila Standard.

The Flame • 12th November 2021

Superstitions and myths: More than just tales of old

YOU MIGHT have dwelt on the stories of the duwende, tikbalang, white lady, or kapre at one point in time during your childhood.

But the belief in these creatures is more than just eerie tales. They are ingrained in the Filipino culture and have been inspiring artists to create terrifying yet appealing works.

Filipino myths, legends, epics, and the like often serve as inspiration in various forms of art of painters, writers, filmmakers, and animators, according to the National Commission for Cu

29th October 2021

'Vaccination is key'_ Herd immunity is a far-from-possible dream

A news and feature article written by Meggie Carpio and myself.

Manila Standard • 27th October 2021

Home shopping 2.0: Live stream network redefines e-commerce

Many things have been said about the pandemic driving the acceleration of e-commerce. The pandemic is also redefining how businesses and brands are marketing their products and services, and a production studio here in the Philippines helps make it possible.

Manila Standard • 16th October 2021

Breast buys: Boob-inspired products on the web

They’re cute, they’re sassy, they celebrate all sizes of titties.

Manila Standard • 10th October 2021

Pinterest-inspired: Local specialty shop promotes sustainability through coconut bowls

Coconut shells (or bao ng niyog) used as bowls have been a popular sight on Instagram and Pinterest feeds. The dark brown bowl beautifully highlights colorful fruit smoothies and vegetable salads in photos. Those trendy images were the same thing that piqued Regine Faundo interest in the eco-friendly bowls.

Manila Standard • 11th September 2021

‘Get along with your colleagues’

The beginning of a career is not an easy path. Add uncertainty, confusion, and a pandemic to the equation and the path becomes more winding.

Manila Standard • 15th August 2021

Filipino chef brings Buwan ng Wika to Australia

A Filipino chef based in Australia thought of doing the whole thing for the opening of a Pinoy pop-up restaurant: an introduction to the several aspects of Filipino culture, from food to fashion, under the Buwan ng Wika theme celebrated here in the Philippines in August.

Manila Standard • 5th August 2021

I registered to vote pre-pandemic, here’s why you should register today

The short answer: it is relatively easier to register in 2020 than in 2018.

For the long, detailed answer, read on.