UNITY THROUGH MUSIC Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser aims to perform one song from every country in the world to show the unifying power of music Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser has made it his mission to unite the world through music by performing one song from every country in the world. For the...
The three novels today showcase the power of words and images. In "Universality," language is weaponized, while "A Trial in Three Acts" brings legal proceedings and a theater play together. "The Violet Hour" takes on the contemporary art scene. "Universality" by Natasha Brown It’s hard to...
By Hannah Jo Uy HAPPY CAKE FOR MOTHER EARTH #1, acrylic on round canvas, resin, stainless sphere, found objects and plexiglass with engraving, 2025 For Ross Capili, an artistic life is one defined by constant change. It’s about expanding horizons, in both process and output, while paying...
BUILD YOUR WORLD 'Minecraft's' popularity owes itself to the countless possibilities of creating your own world (Photo screengrab from Microsoft) Beloved sandbox game "Minecraft" is making history once again after its soundtrack has been added to the US Library of Congress' National...
The recently concluded Cyberzone Geek Con DX proved to be another milestone event for Cyberzone, solidifying its place as the country’s premier destination for tech and geek culture enthusiasts. Navigating Cyberzone Geek Con experience zones. From anime and gaming collectibles to cutting-edge...
COZY GAMING 'Stardew Valley' is a farming simulator that lets players build a farm from scratch "Stardew Valley," the beloved indie farming simulator game, is bringing its Festival of Seasons orchestral concert to Manila next year. As announced by Film Concerts PH, the concert will...
It is perhaps one of the great ironies of literature that when readers think of speculative fiction—a genre encompassing science fiction, fantasy, dystopian fiction, apocalyptic horror, etc.—they often turn to Western works, New York Times-listed authors, or worse, Hollywood. Rarely do they...
Art is a transformative force that finds itself redefined with every passing generation. These days, there’s a multitude of established art styles that have taken the world by storm, but none more so than street art. Street art finds its origins in the art of graffiti. Early street artists found...
HIS LEGACY LIVES ON Even decades since we lost him, Kurt Cobain's music continues inspire future generations in standing up against the norm (Photo from Nirvana's 'MTV Unplugged in New York') Kurt Cobain would have been 58 today. Most of his followers tend to think about what could have...
Dressed in a plain polo shirt, classic washed-out jeans, thick eyeglasses, and a sling laptop bag, Johannes Chua—our then-Property section editor—would stride hurriedly through the hallways of the Manila Bulletin, heading straight to his desk to begin editing without missing a beat. Johannes...
A GRIPPING TALE 'Sunshine' follows the story of a cheerleader finding out about her pregnancy The first quarter of 2025 looks promising for two homegrown films, "Kono Basho" and "Sunshine." Both were recognized internationally in two European film festivals. "Kono Basho" is the...
PAKYAWAN, acrylic on canvas, 24x30 inches, 2025 Sonny Palles, one half of the dynamic duo behind “Tales of the Trade,” brought a raw, visceral energy to the exhibit. Together with Patrick Esmao, they captured the everyday struggles and triumphs of Filipino vendors and street dwellers....
