Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday called on lawmakers to strengthen the country’s anti-trafficking laws to effectively combat online child abuse cases in the country which surged during this time of a COVID-19 pandemic. Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts...
The anime’s original producer, Toei Company, also expressed its excitement over the project. “The whole scale of the production is overwhelming. I think this is one of the biggest projects of GMA,” actor Miguel Tanfelix says in a featurette released on New Year’s Eve presenting a...
Like looking through a Pensieve, Potterheads everywhere relived the magic of the “Harry Potter” films on New Year’s Day, only this time, flasks of memories were brought by the franchise’s stellar cast and directors as they came together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this cinematic...
K-zombie syndrome continues After favorites like “Train to Busan,” “ Alive ,” and “ Kingdom ,” the K-zombie syndrome continues this 2022 with the coming of “All of Us Are Dead,” a series slated to premiere on Netflix on Jan. 28. Based on a popular webtoon by Joo Dong-geun, “All of...
We take a look back at 2021 through Manila Bulletin Lifestyle Arts + Culture’s top trending stories The year that is about to end, 2021, has certainly been an eventful one. While it followed a challenging 2020, when most industries including the arts were largely put on hold, one obvious...
Brushstrokes and symphony become one artful display through 'Music in Me' exhibit In life, we are always presented with many choices and divided into different groups. The most common of all is that we are either left-brained or right-brained. With one side of the brain dominating the other, one...
The globally renowned Filipino metal sculptor presents ‘Bayani’ and ‘Pag-asa’ Capping 2021 with an artistic note is international Filipino artist Jefrë Figueras Manuel as he unveils his newest giant modern art sculptures in the city—“ Bayani ” and “ Pag-asa .” A tribute to...
The drama and romance of the Regency era-set series continues Last Christmas Day marked the anniversary of Netflix’s “Bridgerton,” a period drama series exploring romance and scandal set in the Regency era. A new take on the genre, the show is filled with lavish clothing and opulent balls...
With only days left until the end of the festival’s run, the noted filmmaker challenges moviegoers’ prejudicial statements with his top picks from MMFF 2021’s movie roster It is an understatement to say that this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is unlike its previous editions....
The Manila City mayor presents history with the rap artists Smugglaz and Bassilyo A man of humble beginnings who dreamed big, that’s the image Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has presented during his early bid as Manila City mayor. Now, he continues to showcase that with his 2022...
Gotham City’s safety is under great threat and here to save the day is Batman and Catwoman. Warner Bros. Pictures releases a new trailer of the upcoming “The Batman” movie, which presents the connection between DC Comics’ iconic characters Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle, portrayed by Robert...
'Not even the big Hollywood films (like “Eternals”) are able to approximate the gross that MMFF 2021 has generated so far,' MMFF spokesperson Noel Ferrer said As expected, the comeback to the cinemas of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) went viral this year. Unfortunately, it trended...
