Once, a distinct line existed between the rural and the urban. Today, that boundary is rapidly blurring, as the countryside is steadily pulled into the concrete fold. In his latest exhibit, “Echoes Across the Barrier,” contemporary artist Clark Manalo reflects on this quiet, inescapable...
A rare exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila briefly offered a breathtaking journey through 300 years of Philippine art. It began with a glance. Two young women seated at a piano look up, as though interrupted mid-melody with your arrival. Painted in 1869 by the eminent artist Antonio...
This May 14–16, 2026, Haraya Storytelling Festival returns to Museo Pambata, Manila, for a three-day celebration of storytelling, theatre, imagination, and creative play for children, families, educators, and communities. Carrying the theme “Binago. Binuo. Binuhay.” (Reimagined....
The three novels today make for a wonderful mixed bag of delights. Will Self with his new ‘state of an era’ satire, then Elizabeth Day and her world of English privilege and power. Casey Scieszka humanizes immortality through her family tale. "The Quantity Theory of Morality" by Will Self Over...
"Ikaw: Into Knowing Artworks" brings together a diverse group of artists in an exhibition that explores art as both a product of skill and a reflection of personal experience. Rooted in the importance of storytelling, the exhibition presents artworks that go beyond visual representation, serving as...
After recently hitting the crosshairs of television host Willie Revillame, Dex Conche is a name that has made waves online. While many might claim he’s just taking potshots to rise to fame, Dex’s material is a genuine laugh riot. Just recently, he sold out his first solo show,...
The phrase “palag lang” (don 't back down) is a staple of Filipino street slang—a gritty, shorthand reminder to keep fighting when the weight of the world feels too heavy. For multidisciplinary artist Meyo De Jesus, these two words are more than just a pep talk; they are the foundation...
On Mother’s Day, one fun activity to wind down as a family is to watch movies together. It’s a wonderful way to bond, as it leaves the floor open for discussion after each viewing. Parents might often have a different point of view from their children. When talking about these significant...
This May 22, 2026, in celebration of the National Heritage Month, the National Parks Development Committee and Department of Tourism, in cooperation with Sound Experience Manila, present Si Kenkoy at ang Dalagang Bukid. To be staged at the historic Paco Park from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., this...
Filipino-American Pablo Torre, host of “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” has won a Pulitzer Prize for audio reporting after exposing an alleged salary cap loophole within the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers team. In four episodes of his podcast released last year in September, Pablo reported extensively...
“Mortal Kombat II” takes big swings in making sure fans get their brutal cravings satiated. We’ve come a long way since the first “Mortal Kombat” game was released in arcades back in 1992. When it first came out, there was a scare regarding the amount of violence that was starting to show...
Star Wars Day has come and gone, but the Force remains strong with us as we celebrate Return of the Sixth, a follow-up holiday to May the 4th and Revenge of the 5th. As a show of appreciation to George Lucas’ epic space opera, Paper Cup+Intramuros has teamed up with Pinoy Lego User Group...
