The 2025 edition of the Manila Bulletin Earth+Lens highlights iconic sights and scenes that reflect not only the beauty of the country but also the Filipino spirit and identity. This year, the exhibit will display the majestic wonders of the Philippines through the eyes of those who know it...
Even when pop music dominates the charts, orchestral music continues to leave a lasting impact. Just think back to when you last watched a movie. When you see Superman flying in the sky, it’s almost impossible not to hear John Williams’ soundtrack blasting in the background. Every bit of music...
Beyond the lush greenery and calming ocean waves, the 2025 edition of the Manila Bulletin Earth+Lens highlights iconic sights that reflect not only the country’s visual beauty but also the Filipino spirit and identity associated with each, championing the preservation of natural and cultural...
A new member of the Red Clan is out making his directorial debut, “Posthouse,” helmed by Nikolas Red, who is the son of Raymond Red, the brother of Mikhail Red, and the cousin of Rae Red. “Starting my first feature, I really wanted to find my own footing instead of leaning heavily on them,”...
The iconic Archie Comics and SuperManila Comic Con, the country’s premier celebration of pop culture, are thrilled to unveil a landmark collaboration: an exclusive Philippine variant cover of Betty & Veronica comics.Created especially for SuperManila Comic Con 2025, the limited-edition comic...
The latest study reveals that 18.9 million Filipinos aged 10 to 64 are classified as functionally illiterate, lacking basic comprehension skills. This alarming statistic calls for urgent action across all sectors. Research—including an article from Eastern Washington University—shows that...
In his 25th solo exhibition, “Celestial,” multidisciplinary artist and architect Jomike Tejido took viewers on a luminous journey of gratitude and creative evolution. The recently concluded exhibit was presented in partnership with Art Lounge Manila. It was a reflection of his journey and a...
Our nation’s story perseveres not only through history books but also through the work of countless Filipino artists. While our history paints the horrors of a country colonized many times over, there are pieces of our past that shine through in the form of the arts. Looking through early works...
The novels today are led by Leigh Radford’s, with a narrative that uses a zombie outbreak to deliver a richly textured story about grief, obsession, and love. Then there’s the latest from wordsmith Eley Williams, a collection of short stories, and a reissue of Josephine Tey’s historical crime...
As the age-old saying goes, “Art is a universal language.” Though a language barrier separates us slightly from our Southeast Asian neighbors, we each have similarities that shine through our cultures. This is best reflected through the works our artists produce. When we see an artist’s...
Iconic webcomic “Homestuck” is set to make waves once more, this time through an animated pilot, 16 years after its debut online. Created by American artist Andrew Hussie in 2009, "Homestuck" was the fourth addition to his online webcomic series known as “MS Paint Adventures.” It ran from...
A newly-launched website allows users to create pixel art using the world map as its canvas. Wplace is a Brazilian website that acts as a live canvas where users can paint over pixels anywhere in the world. Based on the launch video, there are over four trillion pixels just waiting to be filled in....
