In a stunning celebration of visual storytelling and marine conservation, Ocean Geographic proudly announces the winners of the 2025 Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year (OGPICOTY) — a competition that has, for over a decade, given voice to the ocean through the power of photography and film....
In a country known for realist literature, social dramas, and poetic musings, speculative fiction has long been on the fringes as it quietly thrived in anthologies, literary events, and niche bookstores. But no longer. A new literary imprint named Paradox, under Vibal Foundation, is putting the...
Filipino artist, educator, and cultural advocate Eleazar Abraham “Abe” L. Orobia redirects our gaze to the animal kingdom with his latest exhibit “They Have Families Too.” Running until June 24 at Art Verite, Orobia’s latest work is a heartfelt and timely plea for deeper appreciation and...
With two of the novels reviewed today, the sub-genre of ‘cozy crime’ gets a much-needed upgrade, and the third is the Edgar Award winner for 2025. "The In Crowd" by Charlotte Vassell This is installment two of the crime fiction series that Vassell began two years ago, and it has won the Edgar...
In the span of just a few months, the Philippines bid farewell to a constellation of cultural icons: Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales, Hajji Alejandro, and Freddie Aguilar in April and May 2025, following Gloria Romero in January and Delia Razon in March. These names are not merely prominent figures in...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador April showered the Davao art scene with visual delights blooming with creativity from prominent figures in the industry. It was a “twin-twin” situation, so to speak, with two exhibitions featuring two artists each. Both were well-attended. At the Davao Museum of History...
With a shared mission to spark a love for reading, SM Book Nook and the National Library of the Philippines officially join forces to launch a Nationwide Book Donation Drive across all SM malls, inviting everyone to donate books and help build a brighter future. This initiative encourages everyone...
Conrad Manila unveils “Bayside,” the 35th installment of its renowned "Of Art and Wine" series, showcasing an evocative collection by celebrated artist Lara Latosa, in collaboration with Art Lounge Manila. Inspired by the vibrant hues, rhythmic movements, and diverse marine life, Lara 's...
The Kicking Artists, a group of artists from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) who were initially united by their love of football but who segued into art, mounted a group show at Big Sky Mind, a New Manila gallery and bar known since it opened in 1999 as a hangout for creatives from various...
Marvin Quizon’s ongoing exhibit at Eskinita Art Farm in Tanauan, Batangas is a dialogue between life and death. More than just a collection of artworks, “Muling Buhay (Rebirth)," running until June 1, showcases love, loss, and the power of the human spirit to find renewal even in the face of...
Get ready to catch the biggest wave of fun and excitement as Fanfes 2025 returns as the Summer Spectacular event on May 17 to 18, 2025! Looking back at its humble beginnings at SM Aura and Ayala Circuit Makati, the event made a remarkable breakthrough in 2024 with its successful launch at its new...
Sometimes, it’s the seediest settings that yield unforgettable overheard tales. Boxstage Manila’s recent run of George A. De Jesus III’s “Sala sa Pito” leaves viewers in a mesmerized state. Under the direction of Far Eastern University Theater Guild’s artistic director Dudz Teraña, we...
