If you’re planning to go to the World Trade Center Manila this June 2 to 4, here’s a quick game plan. #1 See the original "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo" manuscripts The upcoming book festival promises to be the biggest one yet, so before getting lost in the myriad of festivities, why...
Malacañang recently announced the opening of two museums to the public this coming June. The Malacañang Heritage Tours is an initiative spearheaded by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and is a testament to the rich history of Philippine presidents and their indelible contributions to the...
"Well, it all started during the pandemic, you know. People made bread, I made paintings," quipped Rachel Ngan Dueñas, during a chat with Manila Bulletin Lifestyle. We were admiring her works, which are currently on display at The Farm at San Benito. According to Rachel, creating art was part of...
The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) will officially launch its newest exhibition, “PAGLAWIG: The Boholano Way of Life,” on May 31, 2023, 2p.m. The exhibition presents artifacts and ecofacts recovered by the NMP in the 1980s in Anda, Mabini, Candijay, and Guindulman. These sites...
In 1904, the Philippines under the American colonial government participated in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri. More widely known as the St. Louis World’s Fair, the event showcased idyllic representations as well as tangible manifestations of the colonial imagination of...
We recently attended the Marché du Film at the Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes that ended on May 24. It gathered more than 14,000 accredited participants in Cannes from over 120 countries, including the Philippines. The onsite booths, industry events, meetings, and conferences brought...
Sometimes, difficult and challenging circumstances will change one’s life—not just one’s perspective but even one’s own personality. Daniel Aligaen talks about this in his latest art show “An Unforgettable Experience We Will Never Remember.” Daniel Aligaen; 'The Skirmish,' acrylic on...
The CCP main facade The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will be illuminating its main building facade in blue, yellow, and red shades from May 28 to June 13 (except Mondays), from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., to celebrate the National Flag Day and the 125th Proclamation of Philippine Independence....
Art House is a creative platform that presents a fresh point of view on Philippine art and culture. It explores a variety of mediums, collaborations, and partnerships to create linkages between creativity and purpose-driven projects. Every exhibit, auction, or show by Art House is specifically built...
Senate President Loren Legarda wants the burned iconic Manila Central Post Office, a national heritage, rebuilt, not knocked down. "I vow to give my full and wholehearted support to the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) after the devastating aftermath of a fire that razed the Manila Central...
By Heidi Binghay Melodramatic Tempo, 72” x 38” Her latest collection of abstract paintings shows her signature bold, bright colors on every square centimeter of the canvas. Her works have been described as vibrant and exuberant, evoking feelings of happiness and cheer. It’s no surprise....
The Central Post Office Building in Manila, was a beautiful and historic building. It was built in the early 1900s, and since then, its striking neoclassical architecture was a monument to the Filipino progress in history. The Post Office Building has survived a world war, but on May 22, 2023, a...
