As the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) celebrates its golden anniversary, let us look back on cinematic treasures produced in the last five decades. Eddie Romero’s Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon? was screened on Christmas day of 1976. The epic period drama starring Christopher de...
Christmas is upon us and here is part 2 of my Christmas Wish Ko Lang series. Last week, we heard from members of the different branches of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force) and a member of the Philippine Military Academy. This week, let’s hear it for members of the private sector and...
Seven renowned Filipino artists of the Philippine art scene converged at Leon Gallery for the “Tributaries.” The exhibit showcased the works of Rinne Abrugena, Pablo B. Biglang-awa, Jr., Benjie Cabangis, Rock Drilon, Pete Jimenez, Rico Lascano, and Soler Santos. Held from Nov. 19 to Dec, 3, the...
From the comfort of one’s armchair, and from one remove, here are three novels that deal with violence and murder in different ways - but are united in affording us countless hours of guilty reading pleasure. Going to the Dogs by Pierre Lemaitre A Prix Goncourt awardee...
By Pete Dacuycuy MEET THE ARTIST Myse Salonga Self-taught artist Myse Salonga is crowned Noble Queen of Culture and Arts 2024 at the sixth edition of the Crowning and Awarding Ceremony of the Noble Queen of the Universe Advocacy International Pageant, held at the Cities Events Place,...
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), student filmmakers take the spotlight as 10 short films vie for the Best Short Film, second Best Short Film, third Best Short Film, and a Special Jury Prize, which will earn for the winners cash prizes and...
It’s Christmas time and with it come the holiday wishes for the impending New Year. How best to get a feel of what Filipinos wish for in their heart of hearts than by asking members of society what they’d like to enjoy in 2025. In the first part of my “Christmas Wish Ko Lang” series, I...
Robbie Santos Michael Cacnio Art and fusion united in the breathtaking display of creativity with “Resplendence,” a collaboration between sculptor Michael Cacnio and fashion designer Robbie Santos of Septieme Rebelle. The exhibit, hosted by Art Lounge Manila at Molito Lifestyle,...
HIS MEMORY LIVES ON The local government of Rosales, Pangasinan pose with the centennial bust of National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose at the Presidencia Grounds The National Commission on Culture and the Arts and the local government of Rosales, Pangasinan led the unveiling of the...
By Eadward Andrei D. Lladoc Get ready to be electrified! The FEU Tech’s Artist Connection are bringing “Defiance II”, an inter-school dance competition, back to the stage on February 23, 2025 at the FEU Institute of Technology Gymnasium! Since its founding in 2004, the FEU Tech’s...
The three titles today would be dropped into the Sci-Fi and Fantasy basket. But don’t let that fool you, as beyond that genre classification; they’re also strong examples of fun, literary fiction. Lake of Darkness by Adam Roberts Roberts has been nominated for the Clarke...
JM Saycon Sculptor JM Saycon made his viewers pause and reflect on the timeless beauty of the past and the enduring power of the human spirit in his recently-concluded exhibit “Birth of the Innocent” at the Art Underground. Inspired by his late mother, Saycon’s work was a heartfelt...
