IMPULSES: Yano’s unapologetic ‘Banal na Aso’
By Herman M. Lagon
"Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo" by Yano is among the most profound and controversial songs in Philippine music history. This folk-punk masterpiece, which paints a vivid picture of social critique, will...
IMPULSES: Pius XII College: Molding molders anew
By Herman M. Lagon
In the ground zero of Jaro, Iloilo City, a respected institution is poised to breathe anew—Pius XII College of Iloilo, once known as the Pius XII Institute of Catechetics and Social...
IMPULSES: Gary Granada’s arresting ‘Holdap’
By Herman M. Lagon
Deep inside Philippine music is a timeless tune that captures the essence of the country's social and political climate even after all these years. Gary Granada's 3:12-minute "Holdap" is a brilliant...
IMPULSES: The legend of Tamasak
By Herman M. Lagon
With a rich history filled with stories of bravery, perseverance, and the unwavering determination of its inhabitants, the town of Barotac Nuevo, shines as an example of development and success in...
IMPULSES: The art of “white lying”
By Herman M. Lagon
The art of euphemisms—like how Winston Churchill called a British parliament a liar by saying that he has just committed “terminological inexactitudeness”—is a flourishing tool in our everyday conversation. It is...
