Writing ‘funny’, and being successful at making readers laugh out loud, is much harder than writing ‘sad’ or thoughtful, if you ask me. Humor is often very subjective, so to hit the funny bone of so many is a rare gift. Here are three novels that attempt to do just that. ...
Junyee Junyee, a master of wood and other organic materials, seamlessly blends art and environmental consciousness in his latest exhibit “of MAN and Nature.” His sculptures, crafted with reverence for the environment, transcend mere aesthetics, delivering a powerful message of...
LADIES TAKING CHARGE Museo Pambata vice president Sofia Zobel Elizalde, Museo Pambata founder Nina Lim-Yuson, and Museo Pambata president Bambi Mañosa-Tanjutco When I heard Natasha Tanjutco who, along with her sister Bella Tanjutco, daughters of Museo Pambata president Bambi...
We all have our fair share of family dramas and this becomes more evident come Christmas time when we are all forced by holiday circumstances to gather in one place. The Romualdezes have been described as far back as the late 1800s to be “as loud as an orchestra.” To this day, when...
Here’s a few things you might want to do with friends and family to celebrate the changing of the year Virtual salubong with family from all over the world Host a countdown party over a video call with loved ones working abroad. Include games, karaoke, and a toast of drinks local to...
FREE FOR ALL E.C. Segar's Popeye the Sailor Man and Hergé’s Tintin have entered the public domain in the US due to their copyright expiring Aside from celebrating the start of a new year, Jan. 1 is an important day for creators as it marks the celebration of Public Domain Day. Each year,...
HOLIDAY BARGAIN Boxing Day is celebrated in certain areas of Europe, Australia, and nations under the UK Commonwealth directly after Christmas Day In certain parts of the world, Dec. 26 is considered an extra holiday known as Boxing Day. Some might find the title exciting, thinking it as a...
As the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) celebrates its golden anniversary, let us look back on cinematic treasures produced in the last five decades. Eddie Romero’s Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon? was screened on Christmas day of 1976. The epic period drama starring Christopher de...
Christmas is upon us and here is part 2 of my Christmas Wish Ko Lang series. Last week, we heard from members of the different branches of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force) and a member of the Philippine Military Academy. This week, let’s hear it for members of the private sector and...
Seven renowned Filipino artists of the Philippine art scene converged at Leon Gallery for the “Tributaries.” The exhibit showcased the works of Rinne Abrugena, Pablo B. Biglang-awa, Jr., Benjie Cabangis, Rock Drilon, Pete Jimenez, Rico Lascano, and Soler Santos. Held from Nov. 19 to Dec, 3, the...
From the comfort of one’s armchair, and from one remove, here are three novels that deal with violence and murder in different ways - but are united in affording us countless hours of guilty reading pleasure. Going to the Dogs by Pierre Lemaitre A Prix Goncourt awardee...
By Pete Dacuycuy MEET THE ARTIST Myse Salonga Self-taught artist Myse Salonga is crowned Noble Queen of Culture and Arts 2024 at the sixth edition of the Crowning and Awarding Ceremony of the Noble Queen of the Universe Advocacy International Pageant, held at the Cities Events Place,...
