Fluid stages: Scenography and design at the fusion of theater and science

Fluid stages: Scenography and design at the fusion of theater and science

What becomes of a performance when theater and science engage in a dialogue? This question stayed with me as I took my seat and faced the stage of In the Wake of the Lake In the Roar of the Ocean, directed and designed by Dennis Gupa, with John Carlo Panugaling as costume designer and co-scenographer. This “theatrical interrogation of water memory, climate crisis, and stewardship,” as the production’s publicity announced, was staged Aug. 27, 2025, at the D.L. Umali Auditorium of the University of the Philippines Los Baños. From the first glance, the stage design translated the themes of water […]... Keep on reading: Fluid stages: Scenography and design at the fusion of theater and science

Duterte on Torre’s ouster as PNP chief: ‘Only God decides what one deserves’

Duterte on Torre’s ouster as PNP chief: ‘Only God decides what one deserves’

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte refused to comment on the sudden removal of Gen. Nicolas Torre III as Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, but instead remarked that “only God can say what a person deserves.” Duterte made the pronouncement while she is once again at The Hague, Netherlands, visiting her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is currently in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity. “I have no comment… I can’t say if it’s karma or not, because only God can determine what a person deserves,” said Duterte in Filipino. READ: Torre […]... Keep on reading: Duterte on Torre’s ouster as PNP chief: ‘Only God decides what one deserves’

#wegotmail: Idis statement on worsening floods in Davao City and their national implications on flood control projects

#wegotmail: Idis statement on worsening floods in Davao City and their national implications on flood control projects

The environmental group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) has issued a statement expressing concern over the worsening floods in Davao City and across the Philippines. The group calls for full public disclosure on the status of government-funded flood control projects and urges a shift from "grey" infrastructure to Nature-based Solutions (NbS), such as wetland restoration and watershed protection. IDIS argues that the floods are a "national climate emergency" worsened by decades of poor urban planning and demand a transparent, science-based approach to governance.

Lookout order issued against sabungeros case suspects, says Remulla

Lookout order issued against sabungeros case suspects, says Remulla

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday said an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (Ilbo) has already been issued against the suspects implicated in the case of the missing sabungeros or cockfighting aficionados. According to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the ILBO was issued against the individuals identified by whistleblower Julie Patidongan to be involved in the case. “We have a lookout bulletin for all of them. It’s already there. Those mentioned by Patidongan have been issued lookout bulletins already,” Remulla, speaking in mix of Filipino and English, said in a briefing. Among the individuals Patidongan linked to […]... Keep on reading: Lookout order issued against sabungeros case suspects, says Remulla

Baricuatro's first Sopa centers on healthcare; jabs on past admin

Baricuatro's first Sopa centers on healthcare; jabs on past admin

CEBU CITY — Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro delivered her first State of the Province Address (Sopa) exactly 60 days after she assumed office, where she not only presented her accomplishments focused on health care but also looked back on her predecessor’s supposed shortcomings. Baricuatro opened her speech by pointing out the alleged “irregularities” and lapses of the past administration, without naming former governor Gwendolyn Garcia, whom she defeated in the elections last May. “Chaotic. Damage. Hunger. These were what we encountered in many areas of Cebu. There are irregularities everywhere and it’s difficult to hear about them. But the people […]... Keep on reading: Baricuatro's first Sopa centers on healthcare; jabs on past admin

Trump withdraws Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection: White House

Trump withdraws Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection: White House

WASHINGTON, United States — The Trump administration has withdrawn former Vice President Kamala Harris’s Secret Service security protection, a White House official said Friday. The administration terminated an extension approved by then-president Joe Biden for Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate whose customary six-month period of protection as ex-VP ended July 21, CNN reported.... Keep on reading: Trump withdraws Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection: White House

Faulty electrical causes vessel to catch fire; all 119 on board safe

Faulty electrical causes vessel to catch fire; all 119 on board safe

MANILA, Philippines — A passenger-cargo vessel caught fire off the coastal waters of Quezon province due to an electrical short circuit, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Friday. The fire involving MV Monreal occurred one nautical mile away from San Andres town on Wednesday, but it was properly contained. MV Monreal was en route from Port of Aroroy, Masbate to Port of San Andres, Quezon when the blaze occurred. READ: Passenger-cargo ship catches fire near Quezon port However, the PCG said “the blaze was promptly contained, and power was later restored by a licensed electrician onboard.” The vessel then docked […]... Keep on reading: Faulty electrical causes vessel to catch fire; all 119 on board safe