
Hi Hilom tribe 💫 Mid-week check-in: Let’s talk creativity, heritage, and how stories bring us together. First up, a Fil-Am actor returning to Manila to honour roots and art. Then young athletes paying it forward in a heartwarming surprise. Ready to feel uplifted? Let’s go.

In a beautiful blend of artistry and identity, Conrad Ricamora, Tony nominee and Grammy nominee, is set to play Zach in the upcoming Manila staging of A Chorus Line. He says that performing in the Philippines, his father’s homeland, is like coming home. The show explores the hopes, heartbreaks, and inner truths of performers but from this angle, it also celebrates heritage, pride, and the stage as a place of community. For us in the Philippines, it’s a reminder that our stories matter, our roots matter.
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At the Community High School in Texas, the girls’ volleyball team realised their beloved custodian had no car and often stayed late waiting for a ride. So they raised funds, the community chipped in, and they surprised him with a car, insurance and gas. This story is a pure example of expressing gratitude, empowering someone quietly doing so much, and building strong-hearted community support. For us, it questions, who in our world deserves a lift?
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