The East Wing of Estancia Mall in Pasig City is the venue of the highly anticipated 6th Ortigas Art Festival 2023, a month-long celebration organized by Ortigas Malls that aims to “create connections through accessible art exhibits” and bring together artists, art supporters and enthusiasts,...
Larceny, mystery, and murder abound in these novels, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. They know how to be thought-provoking and offer social commentary, while being entertaining. "Yellowface" by R. F. Kuang This latest novel from the celebrated author of Babel sees Kuang moving away from...
Zack Tabudlo is honored to become the first Filipino artist to join the roster of international acts for the season 2 of Coke Studio global platform together with Blue Jean, Sam Smith, and more (Image by Jessica Pag-iwayan). With his talent and passion for music, Zack Tabudlo, at his young age,...
A once-in-a-lifetime experience is coming your way this August as Metrobank and Bonifacio Global City (BGC) team up to bring the "Wisdom of Da Vinci: An Immersive AI Experience" to Manila. Created by award-winning creative studio OUCHHH, "Wisdom of Da Vinci" is an immersive media exhibit that...
From left: Masipag Art Group (MAG) with their guests of honor Frederick Epsitola (3rd from left), Nemi Miranda, Antipolo Tourism Head Mar Bacani and actor Mon Confiado; Balloon Vendor by Ton Munoz; Gintong Ani by Krister Isip In a world where pop culture superheroes are often celebrated, a group of...
Increasing cooperation in trade and culture between the Philippines and Mexico has been agreed upon by both countries during the presentation of credentials by Mexico’s Ambassador-designate Daniel Hernandez-Joseph to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 10. (From left)...
Art Lounge Manila presents "Wondrosity," a provocative exhibition by artist Roger Rishab Tibon. Tibon's captivating paintings explore the intricate inner workings of the mind, delving into the depths of human cognition and intuition. His work transcends conventional artistic practices, inviting...
Khalil Ramos and Ashley Ortega will tell the story of Gen Z in their Cinemalaya Film 'As If It's True' (Still image from the movie) On social media, we can see various posts that depict different stereotypes about Gen Z, such as they have a short attention span or they need more attention and...
BATCH 2023 Meet the directors and some of the cast members competing in this year's Cinemalaya Film Festival (Image from Cinemalaya) After overcoming the challenges of the past couple of years, Cinemalaya is officially back with its usual lineup of 10 competing films for the full-length category...
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) present a special concert featuring three of the CCP's young music scholars: flutist Mark Kenedy Rocas, violinist Adrian Nicolas Ong, and pianist Aidan Baracol. The concert, titled "PPO Young People’s...
By JAMES SAM RIGHTEOUS VICTORY Michelangelo’s painting depicting David’s moment of triumph over Goliath Michelangelo, otherwise known as “Il Divino,” is most famously known for his 34 frescoes found on the ceilings of the Sistine Chapel. Frescoes being mural paintings that make use of...
After weeks of screen tests with various candidates, the casting leads for director James Gunn’s "Superman: Legacy" has officially came to a close. To play the Man of Steel is David Corenswet, known for his breakout role in "Pearl," "The Politician," and the upcoming sequel to the 1995 film...