Photo shows (L-R): Mindanao writers Mindanao-based writers Caezar Ripa, Sigrid Gayangos, Jesa Suganob, and Gab Olaya, talk about creative writing, publishing and distribution of written works As a cultural and historical center in the south, Zamboanga comes as the perfect host city in celebration...
"Anyone can be a ballerina," believes Mark Simbiling, founder of Hope Academy of Dance. "But it is only through passion, hard work, and guidance that one can elevate mere movements to the sublime beauty of dance," he stressed. Ballet holds a significant place in Filipino culture, intertwining...
Akira Toriyama, the creator of the beloved Dragon Ball manga and anime franchise, has died at age 68 from acute subdural hematoma. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akira Toriyama ( 鳥山 明 ) (@akira.toriyama) The Dragon Ball official website announced Akira passed away on March...
Drag is a phenomenon! In the past years, it emerged from the laser-lit bars to the mainstream due to the international TV shows, movies, and other forms of media that put a spotlight on it. The Philippines, too, has been under its spell, with many young creatives diving into the queer art. But long...
Literary fiction is often a misunderstood term, with some equating it to thick books of turgid prose. Here are some recent titles that know how to be playful yet display considerable depth and creativity, with some even dabbling in the genre of Crime Fiction. Here In the Dark by Alex Soloski ...
The highly anticipated Philippine International Furniture Show, paired with Interior and Design Manila, is scheduled to grace the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City, from March 7 to 9, 2024. Renowned for its innovation and elegance, these events continue to elevate the Philippines' reputation...
"My Husband is a Mafia Boss" author Dianna Marie Maranan, known as Yanalovesyouu, passed away on Feb. 20, 2024. Even though she's gone, her work will continue to have a lasting impact on many of her readers. It is sad to note that her relatives and friends confirmed her passing just nearly a month...
Photo shows (L-R): The participating members from Artipolo Group; Blessed Morning by Fernando Regencia; Enigma by Elizabeth Esguerra Castillo; Holding Mysteries by Mae de Veyra; Sa Gitna ng Tanglaw May Liwanag at Tala by Jayson Tejada Pol Mesina, president of the ARTipolo art group, reflects on a...
Image from the official Facebook page of UP Diliman For National Arts Month, the University of the Philippines (UP) will hold a "Tanghal Tertulia" to honor three of its living National Artists on the occasion of their birthdays—Ramon P. Santos, Gemino H. Abad, and Virgilio S....
Thomas Godin at Whitespace Makati for his one-day exhibit Thomas Godin has a childhood friend in Jewelmer’s Jacques-Christophe Branellec. Originally from Saint-Pol-de-Leon in northern Finistére, Brittany, Thomas finally accepted Jacques-Christophe's invitations to visit the Philippines in 2013....
Photo by Love Santos During the Eras Tour in Tokyo, Japan, a young fan from the Philippines who loves Taylor Swift received Taylor Swift's fedora as a gift. Ten-year-old Andi Santos Daquigan got the hat during Taylor's performance of "22." One of the standout moments of Taylor’s phenomenally...
Two protesters who were involved with the Riposte Alimentaire throw soup onto the Mona Lisa at Paris’ Louvre museum on Jan. 28, 2024. The orange liquid landed on the painting’s bulletproof glass casing, and the Renaissance masterpiece suffered no damage. Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting from...
