One of the leading men of blockbuster releases in the 1990s such as *George of the Jungle* (1997) and the *Mummy* trilogy (1999 to 2008), Brendan Fraser was absent for nine long years in Hollywood. “I started in this business 30 years ago, and things, they didn’t come easily to me. There was a...
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Visual Arts and Museum Division (CCP VAMD) celebrates the National Women’s Month with the exhibit “Woman: Thesis and Antithesis,” featuring selected artworks from the CCP 21AM Collection, on view from March 21 to June 24 at the Yuchengco Museum in...
Featured image: FORCE FOR GOOD Joseph C. Sy, Chito Recto, Toby Gan, the artist, House of Hope’s Dr. Mae Dolendo, and Ambassador Mindy Cruz By Tiffany Wong Philanthropist and visual artist Joyce Herrera Wong opened her third solo art exhibition and fundraiser on Feb. 20 to a private but packed...
I remember the days when I would visit our *bahay-na-bato* ancestral house in Zavalla Street, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Those were truly the halcyon days of my youth. The place was lined with old mansions with windows made of *capiz*, and the nearby church bells would announce the important hours of the...
Ballet Philippines and The Theatre at Solaire recently announced a partnership that promises to bring exciting new theatre experiences for audiences in the Philippines. Set in the mythical world of Philippine gods and goddesses, Carlo Calma’s “Diyosa” is Ballet Philippines' (BP) latest...
The book tour of "A Sustainable Future" was well received by the Filipino community abroad. Indeed, the venue at the Philippine Consulate was packed, and the organizers could not keep up with the clamor of the guests to have their books signed by the man of the hour - "A Sustainable Future"...
It was a night of fun and good cheer at the Presidential Suite of The Manila Hotel last Tuesday, March 14. Wine and food flowed freely as VIPs from the government, the diplomatic community, and the private sector gathered at the spacious suite to celebrate the formal launch of two new “Night...
Promoting innovation and Filipino excellence, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has expressed her commitment to nurturing local creativity during the 2nd Philippine Creative Industries Summit hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The Summit, according to Legarda, serves as...
Missed the Philippine release of Oscar-winning films "Everywhere Everything All At Once" and "The Whale?" Good thing the powers that be are re-releasing said movies starting March 15, 2023 in Philippine cinemas. Check out the list below for the list of movie theaters that will show the two...
The arts scene is indeed returning to it's old pre-pandemic routine. Art in the Park—that popular outdoor art fair in Makati is back, after a three year absence. Sixty exhibitors representing galleries, art collectives, independent art spaces, and student groups are slated to exhibit for Art in...
Filipino fans have been eagerly waiting to meet South Korean actor Song Kang for years. Finally, the moment has arrived. Last March 5, K-drama lovers got together during the “Sweet Home” star’s fan-meet event held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Much to his fans’ delight, the actor...
Like that of many artists, Ross Capili’s journey in the arts began in the most typical way. In a family setup where success means pursuing a career in the medical or engineering field, his love for arts was often met with the idea of a life full of struggles, as his father would say. With his...
