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,...
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), student filmmakers take the spotlight as 10 short films vie for the Best Short Film, second Best Short Film, third Best Short Film, and a Special Jury Prize, which will earn for the winners cash prizes and...
It’s Christmas time and with it come the holiday wishes for the impending New Year. How best to get a feel of what Filipinos wish for in their heart of hearts than by asking members of society what they’d like to enjoy in 2025. In the first part of my “Christmas Wish Ko Lang” series, I...
Robbie Santos Michael Cacnio Art and fusion united in the breathtaking display of creativity with “Resplendence,” a collaboration between sculptor Michael Cacnio and fashion designer Robbie Santos of Septieme Rebelle. The exhibit, hosted by Art Lounge Manila at Molito Lifestyle,...
HIS MEMORY LIVES ON The local government of Rosales, Pangasinan pose with the centennial bust of National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose at the Presidencia Grounds The National Commission on Culture and the Arts and the local government of Rosales, Pangasinan led the unveiling of the...
By Eadward Andrei D. Lladoc Get ready to be electrified! The FEU Tech’s Artist Connection are bringing “Defiance II”, an inter-school dance competition, back to the stage on February 23, 2025 at the FEU Institute of Technology Gymnasium! Since its founding in 2004, the FEU Tech’s...
The three titles today would be dropped into the Sci-Fi and Fantasy basket. But don’t let that fool you, as beyond that genre classification; they’re also strong examples of fun, literary fiction. Lake of Darkness by Adam Roberts Roberts has been nominated for the Clarke...
JM Saycon Sculptor JM Saycon made his viewers pause and reflect on the timeless beauty of the past and the enduring power of the human spirit in his recently-concluded exhibit “Birth of the Innocent” at the Art Underground. Inspired by his late mother, Saycon’s work was a heartfelt...
TRAGEDY UNFOLDS Akira Kurosawa's Ran follows the story of the Ichimonji clan's downfall after the father divides the rule of his kingdom among his three sons Each year many folks look forward to the QC Film Festival for its various screenings of international and local films. One of its categories...
JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY Some Nights I Feel Like Walking follows the relationship that forms between Zion and Uno Petersen Vargas’ body of work specializes on LGBT+ representation. After having its world premiere at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, his fifth feature film, Some...
A SIMPLE CELEBRATION President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leading the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Malacañang grounds “We all deserve Christmas,” said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM) at his speech at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremonies at Malacañan Palace on Dec. 1....
AN ANIMATED DISPLAY Manila C.O.D.'s animated Christmas display was once a large spectacle everyone looked forward to during the Christmas season in Cubao By JACQUELINE LUCERO Photos from Araneta Center Facebook Page “Let’s go, kids! Don’t forget your sweaters!” This joyful call always...
