‘The world will see a Black and Filipino Belle!’ Grammy-winning singer H.E.R. is set to become Belle in an ABC special, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Disney animated film “Beauty and the Beast.” Photo from Disney and @hermusicofficial on Instagram Based on the 1756 fairy tale by...
Among the many infamous things people see on the streets of Metro Manila are the footbridges. While they are built to keep commuters safe from crossing busy roads, sometimes the engineering that backs them doesn’t make sense. We saw it just recently after one upcoming footbridge in...
Hopes and wishes for the incoming FDCP Chair With the appointment of Tirso Cruz III as the next Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) chairperson and CEO (he’s just waiting for the official appointment documents), we have asked stakeholders in the film industry to share their wishes...
An x-ray of the artist’s ‘Head of a Peasant Woman’ masterpiece reveals the astonishing discovery Thanks to modern technology, art historians and gallery professionals are now able to know more about the world’s masterpieces crafted by the best artists in history. The latest discovery in the...
If you have been streaming some of its new titles, chances are you’ve already seen them There is no doubt that Filipinos have world-class talent. Many performance artists with Filipino roots have successfully demonstrated their singing and acting prowess, whether it is on stage, on TV, or in...
Highlighting what’s different and common among us ONGOING: ‘Mongrel: Fracted Identity’ WHERE: Gallery Ninety, 30 CM Recto, Baguio City Casa Luningning and Gallery Ninety present “Mongrel: Fracted Identity” exhibit by Mic Rahman. It explores the artist’s introspective impressions of...
Ateneo Biodiversity Research Laboratory announced its recent discoveries The Philippines has such rich biodiversity that is teeming with unknown creatures waiting to be discovered. Today, we get more knowledge about it as new species of water scavenger beetle have been revealed by the Ateneo...
Filipino photographer Edwin Martinez captures both atmospheric phenomena While it has been gloomy the past few days here in Manila, the sky opened up later to present something truly magical. On July 12 at around 9 p.m., the moon presented itself with a glowing halo. The next day, July 13, the sun,...
‘Art has the power to connect people and uplift their spirits especially at trying times’ Text and photos by Dexter R. Matilla Filipino artistic talent was on full display during the launch of the Ortigas Arts Festival 2022 recently at the East Wing of Estancia in Pasig City. Occupying three...
Remember this game? Saying that Filipinos are big fans of “Stranger Things” is an understatement. In the past, Filipinos have had their fair share of conspiracy theories and hilarious meme creations that center on the hit Netflix series. And if you ask any of them what the series foursome’s...
Here’s the full list of finalists for the 39th National Book Awards Continuing its mission of putting the spotlight on Filipino literature and authors, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) announce the comeback of the National Book Awards. This is such a...
Disney Philippines taps visual artist Jappy Agoncillo to create the stunning mural After a long wait, “Thor: Love and Thunder” is finally showing in Philippine cinemas. And to celebrate the love and passion of Filipino fans, Disney Philippines and Marvel Studios Philippines unveil a massive...
