The legacy of ‘La Primera Contravida’ The local arts scene mourns the passing of Filipino actress Cherie Gil. Her unfortunate demise was confirmed by talent manager Annabelle Rama and nephew Sid Lucero on Aug. 5. Cherie Gil as Lavinia Arguelles, Diana Vreeland, and Valentine Being the...
Filipino theater talent shines bright in Europe as thespian Joanna Ampil continues her performance in musical “South Pacific” as its Bloody Mary. Jonathan Church Theater Productions announces its limited 10-week UK and Ireland Tour this 2022. Joining Joanna and the rest of the ensemble are...
Kristine Lim urges artists to ‘make art that’s able to do something beyond their canvas’ For years, artworks have been a part of many charities. The process usually involves artists donating pieces to galleries and auctions up for bidding, and their works’ proceeds will be given to...
Korean Film Festival is back in Manila with Korean filmmakers Hong Wonchan and Lee Woojung gracing the event There is no denying that Filipinos are big Hallyu lovers. It can be seen in our obsession with Korean food, beauty regimen, and even on the shows and movies we watch. If you’re among the...
Better include these Filipino titles on your book list August may be seen as a “Ghost Month,” but with its chill rainy weather, it is hard not to make it a month dedicated to reading. And if you are looking for new titles to add to your book list, this year’s winners at the 39th National Book...
Proud to be Filipino! What a night of celebrating local music, heritage, and all things Filipino! All roads led to the Fiesta Pavilion of the historic Manila Hotel last July 25 for the Philippine Heritage Society (PHS) Ball and 2022 Filipino Heritage Awards. Guests arrived at the reception area...
Emotionally charged film 12 Weeks competes in the 18th Cinemalaya film festival Anna Isabelle Matutina started as a traffic coordinator in a post-production company working with her first boss, editor Manet Dayrit. “This is where I first met the likes of Lav Diaz, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and where...
A way to celebrate August as Buwan ng ‘mga’ Wika Since 1997, by virtue of Proclamation no. 1041, the Philippines observes the month of August as “Buwan ng Wikang Pambasa” or National Language Month. But through the years, we’ve realized that there are more languages and dialects that must...
Fundacion Sansó presents the 'Sansó: Prized and Personal featuring the Marlon & Marissa Sanchez Collection' When art enthusiasts think of a Juvenal Sansó masterpiece, what comes to mind are beautiful florals, serene landscapes, and look-at-me patterns and prints that are so wonderful they...
Binibining Pilipinas 2022 contestants get real about people’s preconceived notions about them Pageants have been among the many topics depicted in comedy films and TV shows. In some ways, it kind of shaped what we think about beauty contests as they gave us an “insider’s view” of the things...
We asked some of Binibining Pilipinas 2022’s contestants what beauty pageants mean today Filipinos are big beauty pageant fans. Since the 1920s, the country has been crowning women for their charm and grace through the Manila Carnival, a celebration of the friendship between the United States and...
CREATEPhilippines once again gathers local and international creatives to discuss the future of the Philippine creative economy via the digital conference Creative Futures 2022. On its second run, the conference, to be staged using the digital platform Hopin from July 28 to 29, 2022, includes an...
