Wrenzhie Arroyo

Beauty enthusiasts are constantly searching for their holy grail—from new serums and limited-edition eyeshadow palettes to cult-favorite lipsticks and trendy blushes that keep influencers “obsessed.” Each purchase promises an upgrade to one’s routine and the palpable thrill of owning the latest product. But what was once a novelty becomes a bore; yesterday’s must-haves eventually become clutter in swelling cabinets.

At some point in any college student’s life comes the question of whether or not to shift programs. The urge often surfaces after flunking exams, mismatching friend groups, or the looming uncertainty of what a degree is supposed to lead to in the near future. Shifting programs is an almost normalized occurrence, more so at DLSU. A notion bounced casually from one Lasallian to the next; it is treated as part of self-navigation rather than a radical detour. Even so, the decision is anything but easy.

As midday strikes, the familiar routine of watching cable television bears a Filipino rhythm, carried out by the art of dubbing. From the quirky antics of Western cartoons to the high action of anime, dubbing has transformed countless forms of media into Filipino experiences. By adapting shows into the local tongue and humor, dubbing bridges both linguistic and cultural gaps between viewers and international works.