For over four decades, Carlo Magno has been a fixture in the Philippine art scene, known for a signature style that balances the tangible with the ethereal. In his recently concluded exhibit, “Beyond the Muse,” Carlo celebrated his 40-year career by presenting a collection of 40 original...
Aside from celebrating the New Year, Jan. 1 marks a unique celebration known as Public Domain Day. On this special day, several titles lose their copyright status and enter the public domain, giving anyone free rein to use the characters as they please. Last year, iconic characters such as the...
Two of these novels are the new installments of a series, while the third is a searing and brilliant social comedy, the newest chapter of Baxter’s bright literary career. Happy New Year, and happier hours of reading. "Guide Me Home" by Attica Locke A Highway 59 novel, this latest from Locke is...
The campus was supposedly named Diliman after the thick forest that was once there. By the 1950s, however, the campus was practically treeless, with tall cogon grass being the only vegetation. The administration drew up a greening program, and on Arbor Day 1953, my classmates and I planted the...
Press F to pay respects. Vince Zampella, known to the gaming community as the co-creator of the "Call of Duty" franchise, has passed on at the age of 55 after dying in a single-car accident. Based on reports, he was driving his Ferrari along Southern California’s Angeles Crest Highway when the...
The University of the Philippines (UP) had been in the large Ermita block bounded by Taft Avenue, Padre Faura, Florida, and Isaac Peral. With the Commonwealth government’s plan to move the capital to Quezon City, land had been acquired in Diliman for the university. Building construction had...
The year 2025 was a defining milestone for Paulina Luz Sotto. After a decade of navigating the world of arts, she celebrated her 10-year journey with an exhibit, “Duality in Dialogue,” at Galleria Nicolas Greenbelt. Aside from being a collection of her new works, the exhibit was an inward...
The historic Goldenberg Mansion embraced the holiday spirit as it opened its doors for the 21st installment of the Goldenberg Concert Series—an evening celebrating Christmas music, culture, and heritage. The program featured exceptional performances by Mr. Frank Liwag, Mr. Arman Miranda, Mr....
These three authors may be operating in different genres, but with the premise for their new novels being so captivating, we need only enjoy how well they’re executed. Happy hours of reading! There Is No Antimemetics Division by QNTM Author Sam Hughes uses the internet handle of QNTM, and here is...
Today, American actor Dick Van Dyke celebrates his 100th birthday. Many remember the star for his roles in Disney 's "Mary Poppins," Roald Dahl 's "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," and starring in his own sitcom series, "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Over the years, he has surprised many with how...
“Sansó: Prized and Personal,” a monumental 464-page volume from Fundacion Sansó, is not just a book… It is a comprehensive redefinition of the life and work of the Presidential Medal of Merit awardee, Juvenal Sansó. Featuring over 600 full-color images, the publication is the most...
Tomomichi Nishimura was best known for providing the voice for characters from iconic anime series like "Slam Dunk" and "Yu Yu Hakusho (Ghost Fighter)." Nishimura had been an active voice actor since the '70s. He will always be remembered for lending his voice to characters such as Coach...
