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“The pen is mightier than the sword.” This adage first written by novelist and playwright Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839 in his historical play Cardinal Richelieu must have served as an inspiration to Dr. Jose P. Rizal when he wrote his novels — Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo — as well...

Rizal grew up to be skilled in both arts and sciences, and is better known as the author of his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Rizal also contributed to La Solidaridad, a newspaper that pushed for reforms. His famous essays in the newspaper were the Sa Mga Kadalagahan Sa Malolos,...

Watch 'Care Divas,' '1896,' and 'Juan Tamad' this weekend "Theatre is a mirror, a sharp reflection of society," says French playwright Yasmina Reza . That has been the mission of theater for as long as it has been lit and watched throughout history, bringing stories to life on stage and educate its...