A rare, unreleased Boba Fett action figure has been sold for a record-breaking price of ₱77 million ($1.3 million). It was sold by Goldin Auctions and is considered the most expensive "Star Wars" action figure sold at an auction. The figure is an unreleased Kenner toy from 1979. Up to 30 pieces...
For the longest time, Filipino youth were groomed with the idea that there is no future in pursuing the arts. We are taught that finding a sustainable, fulfilling life in this career path is almost impossible. But that narrative is now changing. Many talented Filipino artists are now embedding...
For decades, Jeff Dizon’s work was defined by a specific kind of “busy-ness,” a dense, layered complexity that invited the viewer to get lost in stratified surfaces. In his recent exhibit, “Mangha,” however, which concluded its run at the Art Circle Gallery last April 2, signaled a...
Novels that deal with the obsessive behavior of fans today, or satirize dating apps and the corporate world of angel investing. Plus a SciFi work that features a ‘death monk’, and a ghost starship. "For Human Use" by Sarah G. Pierce A penetrating satire on venture capitalism, on dating apps,...
Ballet Philippines successfully concluded the world premiere run of "Paglalakbay: The Journey of the Sea People," a full-length original Filipino ballet that captivated audiences from April 10 to 12, 2026, at The Theatre at Solaire. The production marked a defining close to the company’s 56th...
As the nation celebrates Filipino Food Month this April, Senator Loren Legarda stressed the importance of the link between food security and cultural heritage in sustaining Filipino families and communities through changing times. “Filipino Food Month reminds us that food is more than...
He 's gonna take you back to the past, and remind you why some games from your childhood might not be as good as you remember. James Rolfe, better known online for his YouTube persona as the Angry Video Game Nerd, is celebrating 20 years since his first video was uploaded on the video website....
Summer is definitely heating up with the TOYCON Summer Prelude 2026 taking over the stunning venues of the Okada Manila on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 & 12, 2026. Serving as the official warm-up event to the highly anticipated main TOYCON x POPLIFE Event happening this June at the SMX Convention...
HBO’s new “Harry Potter” series has made rounds on the Internet after its initial trailer was released. Responses have been met with mixed views. Who exactly is it for? Woke circles slam the show for its direct link to the author, J.K. Rowling, who has come under fire for her...
How family plays a role in our lives is just one theme examined in these three sharp and astute novels. From an immigrant family in the US, to a sociopathic mother in London, and one set in New Zealand, with a young girl whose uncle encourages her to go detecting. "Good People" by Patmeena Sabit...
The thing about graphic tees is that they are pieces that communicate—quite literally. A shirt becomes a blank canvas for whatever design or statement one wants to share. Ever since their rise in the 1970s, these printed shirts have adapted to people’s changing lifestyles and moods, but what...
Conrad Manila, in collaboration with the Art Lounge Manila, proudly launches the 40th edition of its celebrated Of Art and Wine series “Creases,” a compelling new exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Meneline Wong, M.D., now on view at Gallery C. Curated by acclaimed art expert Nestor Jardin,...
