Visual artist Billy Bagtas paints a tribute to his mother with his latest exhibit ‘Kasal sa Diyos’ Where do we go when we die? That is one of the many questions humankind is trying to answer. Others believe in reincarnation, where one biological death is the beginning of a new life of a spirit...
... and presents a ‘hybrid’ version Since the pandemic, the Manila International Book Fair has taken its events online to cater to bookworms and avid readers’ needs everywhere in a safe manner. Now that we are on the cusp back to our normal lives, the “largest and longest-running book fair...
Crimson Hotel Filinvest City welcomes June with artists celebrating the LGBTQIA+ spirit Since the 1990s, the Philippines has dedicated the month of June to celebrating the LGBTQIA+ Community with Pride March. This peace protest calls attention to the ongoing concerns queer folks continue to face...
Will the ‘Inventing Anna’ actress become the Material Girl? For the longest time, fans of Madonna have been patiently waiting for the news on who will portray the Queen of Pop on the big screen. And it looks like they finally got the answer. Reports state that “Inventing Anna” star Julia...
Director Todd Philips announces the coming of ‘Joker: Folie à Deux ’ If you love Joaquin Phoenix’s performance in “Joker,” then you’re in luck as the sequel to the 2019 psychological thriller film is confirmed by director Todd Philips. Joaquin Phoenix as Joker (Photo from @jokermovie...
Mark your calendars, hennies! Pride is here! And if you are looking for colorful ways to celebrate it, below are some events queer folks and allies shouldn’t miss this June. #PrideforthePlanet (June 1 to 30) WWF Philippines launches month-long event #PrideforthePlanet to celebrate the #LGBTQIA+...
Filipina author and illustrator Tori Tadiar is set to introduce the world to Filipino folklore with her graphic novel ‘Highsummer’ Philippine mythology once again gains international attention as Disney Books is set to publish a graphic novel highlighting it. Through a social media post,...
‘I want it to feel like we belong—this is us.’ Basketball has been a big part of Filipino culture. A testament to that are the courts seen everywhere, not just in Manila, but also in different parts of the Philippines. There, players young and old pass the ball to each other, practice...
Jenna Ortega becomes Wednesday Addams From gracing the cartoon newspaper section to TV and the big screen, “The Addams Family” has been bringing laughs with a touch of scare to its readers and viewers with its satirical view of the ideal 20th-century family. This time, it heads to streaming...
TG Villanueva presents his art at ‘ Todo Loco ’ exhibit in Australia Is there anything good that happens when people are in rage? We see it all the time, on the streets, in politics, and even in our homes. It always demands violence and hatred, and to put an end to it, revenge, which makes it...
PH Embassy in Pretoria participates in World Food Festival EAT’S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES Philippine Ambassador to South Africa Noralyn Jubaira Baja (5 th from left) with heads of missions of participating embassies in the World Food Festival The Philippine Embassy in Pretoria is one of the...
Joel Reglos and his fascination with abstractions Abstract art is pretty much one of the most common styles people see in the contemporary visual art scene. It is wild, uninhibited, and dramatic. While many would see it either as a chaotic display of brushstrokes or as a serene view of lines and...
