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For better, for worse
No full textFor Better, For Worse is a full-length screenplay that explores the relationship between two queer women, one Filipino and one Filipino-Chinese, as they navigate the intersecting pressures of culture, gender, and sexuality. Within the Filipino-Chinese community, cross-cultural relationships are met with distinct challenges, where notions such as “Great Wall” still persist. Queer relationships are similarly faced with obstacles, as members of the community are unable to express themselves freely in conservative environments. Adding to this are the expectations placed uniquely on women, that push them to prioritize family, marriage, and bearing children. As such, the protagonists’ relationships are complicated by the compounded weight of these pressures, forcing them to confront not only the limitations imposed by their respective backgrounds, but also the broader implications of living as queer women in Filipino society. For Better, For Worse aims to dissect this relationship and intersectionality, alongside whether or not they can remain aligned in their pursuit of love and self-identity.
The screenplay itself is 117 pages long, supplemented by a 20-page film treatment that includes the logline, character biographies, and step outline. The project took six months to produce. The first half of the process involved conducting interviews with two Filipino-Chinese queer women, in order to root the screenplay in lived experiences and cultural nuances within the community. The second half of the process was dedicated to writing and editing the screenplay, with the help of a Filipino-Chinese translator and consultant. The output is written in three languages: English, Tagalog, and Romanized Hokkien
The elders\u27 memoir: The authenticity of aging and coming to terms with death
No full textThis multimedia project explores the well-being of two working senior citizens from different backgrounds, physical, psychological and emotional health, and socioeconomic statuses. The unfiltered realities of aging and growing old coming from completely different perspectives reintroduces the inevitability of the cycle of life– death, the idea that constantly lurks in their system as they are in the later stage of their lives. From a comfortable home to a stable bahay kubo, these individuals continue to navigate the present whilst reminiscing significant memories of the past that they still hold today.
The very core message of The Elders’ Memoir is that death is the ultimate equalizer, regardless of one’s status in life. Despite the far strata of the subjects from one another, a common denominator with regards to their current state was found through the interviews conducted in between their respective production weeks. The project is predominantly a photo essay with an audio narration of the two subjects. They were documented for one week each, following and observing their daily activities. A shooting script, shot list, and captions were drafted as a guide for the production and post-production phases of the thesis.
All photographs and interview audio recordings were done in person with the proponents’ own equipment
The remains of the day: Uncovering the Manila massacre within the sphere of De La Salle University-Manila
No full text“The remains of the day: uncovering the Manila massacre within the sphere of De La Salle University - Manila” explores the impact of selective memory on the Lasallian community\u27s recollection of the 1945 massacre, where 16 brothers and 25 civilians were killed by Japanese forces at De La Salle University. Despite its significance, the massacre has been overshadowed by paranormal myths, especially among the youth. The documentary, structured as a Performative Documentary, is divided into three segments: a historical retelling, a discussion with an archivist, and an investigation of paranormal claims at the chapel. Interviews with Lasallians offer varying recollections of the event. Filmed in Filipino with English subtitles, the documentary highlights how tragedies can become distorted over time due to misinformation. By exploring multiple perspectives—from historians to paranormal investigators—the documentary seeks to clarify the true story, debunk myths, and emphasize the sacrifice of the brothers. It ultimately calls for more accurate commemoration of this important chapter in the university’s history, which remains largely overlooked in education and contemporary culture
UNESCO safeguarding and indigenous dance: Effects on Japan’s Ainu tribe in Hokkaido and the applicability to the Philippines’ ubo community in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
No full textThis undergraduate thesis conducts a comparative study on the effects of UNESCO\u27s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) inscription, using the case of the Ainu tribe in Hokkaido, Japan, and exploring its applicability to the Ubo community in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Philippines. The study argues that dance, as a living cultural practice, is a vital wall of history, spirituality, and identity for indigenous groups. Yet, it is highly vulnerable to the pressures of modernization and globalization.
Through qualitative research, this paper examines the Ainu community\u27s experience with UNESCO inscription, analyzing how international frameworks, national policies, and community-led initiatives have influenced the preservation and revitalization of their traditional dances. It contrasts this with the Ubo community\u27s situation, which, despite a rich cultural heritage, faces significant challenges such as a lack of formal documentation, institutional support, and national recognition. The research employs narrative, comparative, and content analysis to investigate the specific dance traditions of the Ubo, exploring their cultural significance, symbolism, and role in community life.
The findings reveal that the Ainu\u27s formal, community-led preservation efforts and successful UNESCO inscription have provided them with a powerful tool for cultural survival and intergenerational transmission. In contrast, the Ubo community\u27s efforts are largely informal and struggle against cultural erosion. The study highlights a profound desire within the Ubo community for recognition and support to secure their distinct identity. Ultimately, this thesis provides actionable recommendations for the Ubo community, demonstrating that the lessons from the Ainu\u27s experience can serve as a call to action for the Philippines to view cultural heritage not as a static artifact, but as a living legacy worthy of preservation for future generations
Spatial analysis of acute respiratory infection incidence and their socioeconomic determinants: The case of Region IV-A in 2024
No full textWith Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) being the leading cause of morbidity in Region IV-A (CALABARZON) since 2019, identifying spatial patterns and potential socio-economic risk factors would aid in improving regional infection control. The univariate spatial distribution of ARI incidence recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) across CALABARZON municipalities and cities (n=142) was explored. Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) was conducted to identify the effect of socioeconomic factors, specifically the PhilHealth registry counts, number of public health facilities, number of healthcare workers, population density, and poverty incidence rate, on the ARI incidence of municipalities and cities. Positive spatial autocorrelation was found, with clustering of high incidence rates in the eastern part of Laguna and surrounding Quezon areas, and clustering of low incidence rates in Cavite and Batangas. GWR was found to be significant in producing a model for ARI incidence. Poverty incidence rate and healthcare facility counts were found to directly affect ARI incidence in the southern part of Quezon, while the population densities have an indirect but little effect in eastern parts of Laguna and surrounding Quezon municipalities. Using significant socioeconomic predictors, Poverty incidence and population densities had spatially varying effects on ARI incidence across the region, while the number of health facilities, while significant, had no spatially varying effect on ARI incidence. The GWR models provided better performance compared to ordinary least square (OLS) regression models suggesting that considering spatial variation improved model fit. With these results, other factors that affect ARI incidence need to be further investigated
