ENDEAVOR Sonny Coloma In mid-2020, House Deputy Speaker and Sorsogon Representative Evelina Escudero proposed the creation of a separate Department of Culture. This was prompted by the clamor for higher levels of budgetary support to agencies under the National Commission on Culture and Arts...
Here’s a school that wants to make OPM even better Enchong Dee and Joshua Garcia reopened Academy of Rock (AOR) Philippines last July 18, 2021 with a mission to give Filipinos the education and first steps toward achieving their music dreams. The actors are among the co-owners of relaunched music...
How his near-death experience has made this talented illustrator ever more alive We couldn’t imagine illustrator and artist Robert Alejandro socializing with his college buddies at a public restaurant with what happened to him last December when he experienced two near-death experiences but there...
ARTIST AT WORK: Gather, cut, and paste Arturo Sanchez and his ‘Desire Of Immortality 2,’ acrylic and collage on clear cast resin, 2020 Angono, Rizal-based multimedia artist Arturo Sanchez Jr. graduated from the Technological Institute of the Philippines with a degree in architecture, which he...
Fingers crossed these would help! ‘My Amanda’ stars Alessandra De Rossi and Piolo Pascual (Photo by Eric Charbonneau / Le Studio Photography) Have you seen Netflix's latest movie "My Amanda"? If not, it's okay. There are no spoilers here. But it is best if you see it first. For those who have...
Finding one that is definitely for keeps Is there a season not fit for a romantic movie? With so many local movies about love entering Netflix's library during our pandemic time, it is safe to say that there is always room for love, even during a global health crisis. The latest addition to that is...
House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, known for her advocacies to promote Philippine culture worldwide, has called for the sustenance and preservation of piña and piña seda (pineapple fiber) weaving traditions and productions through responsive legislation. Rep. Loren Legarda (Office of Rep. Loren...
A new musical entitled "Lapulapu, Ang Datu ng Mactan" is set to be staged at the Metropolitan Theater (MET) next month, the first production to be mounted in the newly-renovated playhouse. (Photo from National Commission for Culture and the Arts) National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)...
Sixteen Philippine universities from across the country were selected to stage 16 European theatre plays under the “Teatro Europa, The Second Edition” cultural program that will kick off Friday, July 16, 2021. Teatro Europa, Second Edition (EU Delegation to the Philippines) After its successful...
Here's your chance to let your voice be heard There are many spots in the metro where you can really dive into heritage and breathe in culture. One of these best spots is Intramuros. Walking along the streets of one of Manila's oldest districts instantly gives you a glimpse of what the city used to...
Mary Mae Dacanay continues to impress with her unique leaf art Mary Mae Dacanay and her BTS-inspired artwork (Photo from Facebook) Laguna-based artist Mary Mae Dacanay wows the internet, especially the ARMYs, with her latest leaf artwork featuring the K-pop sensation BTS. According to a report by...
ENDEAVOR Sonny Coloma Beyond the pandemic, Filipinos envision a long-term future where they would “enjoy a strongly rooted, comfortable and secure life” (matatag, maginhawa at panatag na buhay). Such aspiration is framed in AmBisyon Natin, a 25-year development plan crafted by the...
