Posts by Vernise L. Tantuco

Deconstructing the girl next door

By , on February 5, 2012

Simply put, the Girl Next Door is normal. She can be anyone on the street, in school, or even right next door—hence, the name. In the Philippines, most leading ladies embody the Girl Next Door: gentle and likable to the point that some accuse her of being predictable and boring. Yet while it may seem [...]

Christmas in Absentia

By on January 3, 2012

Christmas in a different country can be a jarring and emotional experience.

Untouched magic: Art and life in Angono

By , , on December 4, 2011

Dive into the rich culture of the Philippines’ art capital, Angono.

Culture Crossing

By , , on October 20, 2011

Touring the world in Metro Manila

Pixelated Pulp : Web Comics

By , on September 27, 2011

In 1932, comic writer Jerry Siegel’s father was shot to death in a robbery. A year later, Siegel created Superman. Comic writer Brad Meltzer was quoted saying: “Your father dies in a robbery, and you invent a bulletproof man who becomes the world’s greatest hero.” While it wasn’t the first comic ever made, Superman went [...]