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...
The daughter of former President Manuel Quezon passed away at the age of 100 Maria Zeneida Quezon-Avanceña (Image credit: Raoul Wallenberg Foundation) Maria Zeneida Quezon-Avanceña, the last surviving daughter of former President Manuel Quezon, passed away on July 12, 2021. News about her demise...
Angel Cacnio in one of his exhibits for the NCCA Gallery in 2016 (Photo from NCCA Twitter account) Multi-awarded Filipino artist Angel Cacnio succumbed to pneumonia on July 13, 2021, at age 90. News of his death was announced by his son, sculptor Ferdinand Cacnio, through a Facebook post . "Angel...
A most luminous star Celia Diaz Laurel (Photo from her Facebook page) The Philippine art scene mourns the passing of Celia Diaz Laurel last July 12, 2021, due to stroke. Apart from being the wife of former Vice President of the Philippines, the late Salvador Laurel, Celia was known for her love for...
Illustrator and designer Raxenne Maniquiz's art can now be seen on your favorite lipstick tube Global beauty brand MAC Cosmetics highlights the artworks of Filipino illustrator Raxenne Maniquiz on its latest lipstick line Wander.Lust, which is inspired by 21 cities around Asia. MAC Wander.Lust line...
The late Eddie Garcia and Tony Mabesa--two legends of Philippine cinema--will be among the artists who will be bestowed with this year's "Ani ng Dangal" award, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) announced. The late Eddie Garcia (left) and Tony Mabesa (File photo) The Ani ng...
Better to include his songs to your next solo bedroom party Paolo Melendez As OPM icon Gary Valenciano said, "Healing can happen anytime when it comes to music." While it doesn't physically cure anything—or maybe there just isn’t enough scientific evidence to prove otherwise—many find comfort...
