Gelene Peñalosa | Staff Writer | The Beat Asia
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'We Aren’t Kids Anymore' is a Messy, But Necessary Reality Check

“We Aren’t Kids Anymore” by Drew Gasparini is a stimulating coming-of-age musical that delves deeply into the messy reality of growing up (and its accompanying growing pains).
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Screen Test: 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' is an Ode to Powerful Women

“When Life Gives You Tangerines” is a perfect example of what the slice-of-life genre has to offer, as well as how no one can truly stop what life has to offer; we must simply make do with what we have and live on.
Goldie Poblador

Artist Spotlight: Embracing the Monstrous Feminine with Goldie Poblador

One of the artists that embodies this duality profoundly is Goldie Poblador, whose glass pieces may look dainty and ethereal at first glance but are powerful in meaning.
Jezzel Wee

Artist Spotlight: Finding Inspiration in the Cliché with Jezzel Wee

Her work is a seamless fusion of intricate patterns and natural textures that transform clay into immersive, interactive installations that invite touch, movement, and exploration.