Commemorating the poet and author, along with his masterpiece The Trilogy of Saint Lazarus MAGS FOR THE NATIONAL ARTIST The zine set, produced by the Benilde center for campus Art, dedicated to Cirilo Bautista A celebrated achievement in Philippine literature, the Trilogy of Saint Lazarus is...
Arturo Luz (Photo by Pinggot Zulueta/Manila Bulletin) Filipino painter, sculptor, and National Artist Arturo Luz passed away on May 26, 2021. The news about his demise was announced by his daughter Angela Luz through a Facebook post . He was 94. "It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing...
As we wait for the official list of nominees for the Order of the National Artist of the Philippines, let's get to know some of the Filipino designers the local fashion industry endorsed. Pitoy Moreno's terno (Photo from Pitoy's Facebook page) Being a master craftsman, having a keen eye to spot...
From national artists to award-winning actors and drag queens, inspirational words of advice from our local creatives Last year brought us to our knees, yet here we are standing tall with courage, facing 2021 with hope and a positive perspective. To give us more inspiration to create and explore...
Making art accessible, Ayala Museum's exhibit is available anytime and anywhere Screenshot of Arturo Luz: First Light Not too long ago, only those in and around Metro Manila could take advantage of the experiences the Ayala Museum has to offer. With the launch of their first virtual gallery...
As the beloved cultural icon writes 30 KAY GILDA National Artist for Literature Rio Alma pays tribute to the cultural icon Gilda Cordero-Fernando Just minutes after news of cultural icon Gilda Cordero-Fernando 's passing broke. Rio Alma, National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario ,...
By TERENCE REPELENTE Language is a tricky thing. To wield it effectively, one has to have had a long relationship with it, a relationship that’s built on innumerable moments of joy and sadness, of pride and even shame, often learning from the words of those who’ve mastered it first. For the...
CHERIE IN THE MOMENT Cherie Gil gives justice to AA Patawaran's poem on nostalgia Do you remember life before the coronavirus? Or even way before that. Before the great urbanization of Manila, when life was arguably much simpler, beautiful, and peaceful? Can you recall the last time you saw...
The dangers of emphasizing understanding in education to the point of overlooking the importance of memorization skills Sometimes, my thoughts are a butterfly. It flits around me and, just when I’m about to look closely, it flutters away. I begin chasing it, and see it vanish right before my...
