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Fluidity of Religion: A Sociological Examination of Pura Luka Vega’s Jesus in Drag Performance
By: Gabrielle Unarse Introduction Amadeus Fernando Pagente, mostly known for their Drag Queen persona as Pura Luka Vega,...
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Sound of Resistance: A Sociological Critique of “Kapangyarihan” by Ben&Ben and SB19
By: Adel Santos Introduction Music serves as a powerful medium for social and political commentary, and "Kapangyarihan" by Ben&Ben...
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Tatsulok: A Critique on the Hierarchy of Social Struggles
By: Eian Gabrielle S. Zingapan Introduction "Tatsulok" by Bamboo is a song that depicts the socio-political realities of the...
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Echoes of Neglect: A Sociological Analysis of Systematic Inequality in JMara’s “Wala” By: Irish Trisha Zape
By: Irish Trisha Zape Introduction JMara's 2022 rap song “Wala” attacks political corruption and systemic inequity in the...
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Machines and Media: A Critical Look at AI’s Influence on Philippine Journalism with the Artistic Vision of “Genesis”.
By: Rhoanna Shane R. Malabaguio Introduction Genesis is an artwork made to represent the reliance of humans on Artificial Intelligence...
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Kapit-bisig para sa Kalayaan at Kinabukasan: A Historical and Sociological Critique of Juanito Torres' Gathering of Heroes
By: Jessica Kayla Jaime Introduction Gathering of Heroes by Juanito Torres was created in the year of 2017. The artwork is a powerful...
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Quid Pro Quo: A Sociological Analysis on the Film Green Bones
By: Jeraldine Mae A. Gusi Introduction “This for that” or quid pro quo is the reciprocating of a favor in return for something. Zig...
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Riding Eco-Luxury: A Sociological Critique of Bambike by McClelland
By: Princess Lian Diez Introduction Bambike, created by Bryan Benitez McClelland in 2010, stands as a fusion of sustainability, cultural...
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Irreverent Reverend: A Sociological Critique on Smaller and Smaller Circles
By: Camille Cupalao Introduction Smaller and Smaller Circles is a 2017 film directed by Raya Martin. The movie addresses the cruel truth...
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Rising above the flood: A Sociological Examination of “Rak of Aegis” the musical
By: Daniela Castrodes Introduction Liza Magtoto’s Rak of Aegis (2014) is an original Filipino comedy jukebox musical featuring songs by...
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Shared sustenance: “An Evaluative overview of Philippine executives on the societal and psychological viewpoint on the film Blue Room
By: AmberJillian Caras Introduction The film Blue Room, directed by Ma-an Asuncion-Dagñalan, made in the year 2022, captivates a...
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Damnation Through Devotion: A Psychological and Historical Examination of Mallari
By: Andreia Lourisse A. Basi Introduction Damnation has always been a relevant concept in Roman Catholicism, helping people...
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Trapped in the Circle: A Sociological Critique on “Pamilya Ordinaryo”
By: Nica Francheska E. Bangalan Introduction Pamilya Ordinaryo, a Filipino independent film released in 2016 and directed by Eduardo Roy...
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Swallowing Silence: A Psychological Critique of Lucky Me! “The Most Disturbing Dinner” Commercial
By: Jamilla Alincastre Introduction Lucky Me!’s 2014 commercial, “The Most Disturbing Dinner”, by Publicis JimenezBasic, was created...
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Green Anthem: Formalist Critique of the Song "Munting Basura"
By: Miguel Ryan S. Vengco Introduction The Filipino environmental song "Munting Basura" focuses on the need to dispose of waste properly...
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Arts Behind Bars: A Sociological and Historical Examination of the “Behind Walls, Beyond Bars” Exhibition
By: Jan Mathieu Tagorio Introduction Art has had a role as a means of expression, rehabilitation next to social reflection. "Behind...
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Light through Colors: A Gender and Sociological Analysis of the Lazada Commercial Be PROUD. Be You.
By: Andrei John Solano Introduction Lazada’s Be PROUD. Be YOU (2021) commercial directed by Pepe Diokno is an advertisement that...
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Salansang sa Lansangan: A Gender and Sociological Examination of the Movie Barber’s Tales
By: Andre Santos Introduction Barber’s Tales (Mga Kuwentong Barbero) (2013) is a film directed by Jun R. Lana that portrays the...
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No One Wins in This War: A Sociological and Formalist Autopsy on BuyBust’s Drug War Reel
By: Ybarro Pangilinan Introduction Matti’s BuyBust (2018), a Philippine action-thriller film featuring Anne Curtis, depicts an anti-drug...
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Mapagpanggap na Kalayaan: A Sociological Examination on Class Division
By: Sebastian Beau Pamintuan "The Kingdom," a 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival revolving around Vic Sotto as Makisig Nandula, And Piolo...
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Parallels: A Formalist and Sociological Analysis of Until Then
By: Azriel Omalza Introduction Until Then is a video game released in June 2024 by Polychroma Games, an indie game studio based in the...
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An In-Depth Analysis About Hapunan, Filipino Indie Horror: A Groundbreaking Game Story Made by Yikon
By: Terence Nolasco Introduction Hapunan (2024) is a deeply rooted Filipino culture horror indie game developed by Yikon. Players take...
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Trapped Futures: A Sociological and Psychological approach on Fraylon’s Kinabukas... Saan?
Introduction Kinabukas... Saan? is a painting made in 2017 by Joseph Fraylon. Included in the Center for Art, New Ventures, and...
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Melody of Miseries: A Sociological Perspective on “Inakup! Arekup!”
By: Mackenzie C. Riguer Introduction The “Inaku! Arekup!” (2014) is a Family Planning Television Campaign (TVC) of the Department of...
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Stories of a Living Ghost: The Commentary of Oda sa Wala on Job Recognition
By: Michael Mayo Introduction Written and directed by Dwein Ruedas Baltazar, Oda sa Wala (2018) is a drama film depicting the...
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Bwakaw, Balintataw ng Lipunan: A Formalist, Historical and Sociocultural Examination of the Film Bwakaw
By: Krizzia Mae Raymundo Introduction Bwakaw , directed by Jun Lana, is a critically acclaimed Filipino film released in 2012 (IMDb,...
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The Harsh Reality: A Socio-Political and Formalist Analysis of On the Job: The Missing 8 (2021)
By: Arciel John Magnaye Introduction The 2021 film On the Job: The Missing 8, directed by Erik Matti sheds light on the harsh...
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Rhymes of Resistance: A Sociological Analysis of Treb Contreras II’s Respeto (2017)
By: Miguel Macapinlac Introduction Respeto is a 2017 independent drama film by Treb Monteras II in the Philippines that follows...
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Traslación: A Historical and Sociological Analysis of the Feast of Black Nazarene
By: Frances Jaela A. Palestroque Introduction The Feast of Black Nazarene is a religious festival held in Manila, Philippines annually on...
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Bittersweet Labor: A Historical and Sociological Examination of Sakada by Noah Sian
By: Jennica Anne Mogan Introduction Noah Sian’s Sakada (2019) is an acrylic-on-canvas painting that portrays the realities of sugarcane...
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An Educator’s Integrity: A Historical-Sociological Examination of Balota
By: Ivan Lladones Introduction The film Balota (2024), directed by an acclaimed Filipino director Kip Oebanda, investigates...
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Burden of Books, Bar, and Burnouts: A Sociological Examination of Bar Boys
By: Nona Mejia Introduction Bar Boys is a Philippine comedy-drama movie released in 2017 starring Rocco Nacino as Torran Garcia, Enzo...
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A Nation’s Struggle: A Sociological Critique of Heneral Luna (2015)
By: Liam Lael Ladores Introduction A film released on September 9, 2015, under the directory of Jerrold Tarog, Heneral Luna is a...
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To Go Beyond Thought: A Formalist Evaluation on Reading the Rulebook
By: Emren Manalastas Introduction Manuel Ocampo’s Reading the Rulebook (2018) is a painting that addresses the structure of laws...
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Living with a Virus, Dying from Stigma: A Psychological-Sociological and Gender Analysis of Kalel,15
By: Quian Fuertez Introduction Kalel,15 (2019), a film written and directed by Jun Robles Lana, stars Elijah Canlas as a young...
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Echoes of First Love: A Sociological Examination of Gender, Poverty, and Mental Health in Elise
By: Therenz James Estanislao Introduction Elise (2019) is a Filipino romantic drama directed by Joel Ferrer, starring Enchong...
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Justice or Revenge? Morality and Power in Babae at Baril
by Patrichsia Mamaril Introduction Rae Red’s Babae at Baril (2019) is a neo-noir feminist film that offers a powerful...
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A Formalist Critique of Justin Besana and his Poster for The Kingdom (2024)
By: Slevin De Dios Introduction Justin Besana, a renowned Filipino graphic designer, is known for his compelling and visually...
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Shackled by Circumstance: A Sociological Analysis of Marginalization in Ma' Rosa
By: Dirk Ian Diamante Introduction Shackled by circumstance, people in impoverished communities are pushed to participate in...
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To Pimp a Breadwinner: An Analysis of the Overseas Filipino Condition
By: Karl Xyrus Christian Barrantes Introduction Walang Natira (2010) is a rap song written and performed by Filipino rapper...
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