Bringing the love of kundiman back By NICK TAYAG For the past few weeks, an online musical show has been generating buzz in Filipino homes here and in other countries. The show is called “ Kung Hindi Man ” and is produced by the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Office of the President...
“ Tayo’y mga Pinoy, tayo’y hindi Kano. ‘Wag kang mahihiya kung ang ilong mo ay pango ,” those are the words immortalized by Heber Bartolome through his song “ Tayo’y mga Pinoy .” Sadly, that lyrics full of pride will no longer be heard live from the singer as the OPM legend passed...
The hotel ‘blends the charm and character of the nation’s past with exceptionally welcoming and personalized service in a relaxed beach resort and hotel setting’ By giving a glimpse of the nation’s past life, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar has been awarded as the Best Historic Hotel in Asia...
Litany Billy Bagtas expresses his devotion to his God and to his family with a paintbrush. His second solo exhibit at the Secret Fresh Gallery, “Holy God, Holy Strong, Holy Immortal” are the images of his prayers, his confessions. Billy Balagtas' 'Bunga ng Panalangin at Pag-ibig' “This...
Kristoffer Brugada and Cha Escala’s documentary wins the UNICEF Prize Documentary filmmakers Kristoffer “Tops” Brugada and Cha Escala recently received The UNICEF Prize at the Japan Prize, an international competition focusing on educational content for their work, "Bullet-Laced Dreams."...
There was a time folks from other parts of Panay Island perceived Antique as quaint and not necessarily a center for the arts and culture. But the province has the distinction of being the birthplace of J. Elizalde Navarro, who, by far, is the only one from Panay Island conferred with the title of...
Nadine Lustre recently opened up about the things she went through after her breakup with longtime partner James Reid. In an interview on husband-and-wife musicians Jim Bacarro and Saab Magalona's podcast, the 28-year-old actress-singer admitted that it took her a while before she got over her...
Senatorial aspirant and former Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat Jr. said on Sunday, Nov. 14, that he will advocate for the return of “positive Filipino values and culture” if he wins a seat in the Magic 12 in 2022. Former Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat Jr. is the special guest during Vice President Leni...
The advocacy-driven apparel brand reopens at SM Aura Premier with its holiday 2021 collection called ‘Inspiration’ PRODUCTS OF TRADITION Clockwise from top left: Gray Astrid dress, Bitaug scarf, Cassie denim, Yumi tote, and Harper jacket What the mother-and-daughter team from Mindanao, Baby...
Back to the future! Beef kinilaw crackers, part of the 'Across The Seas' main course of Chele's holiday 2021 tasting menu These days, most of us tend to overlook the past at our peril. Perhaps, this is because, in the same manner that we choose to believe in ideas aligned with our respective world...
Her new book is a guide for Filipinas during the new normal and beyond “When you educate a woman, you set her free,” icon, author, and famous TV presenter Oprah Winfrey said. Throughout history, women, who were once deprived of reading and education, change the world with books in their hands....
After almost two years, local cinemas welcome moviegoers back This week, Filipinos in Metro Manila mark their return to the cinemas as protocols loosened, allowing them to see blockbuster films on huge screens and in surround sound with safety measures in mind, of course. How was it, you asked?...
