Championing the Philippines’ weaving heritage, her fashion label Studio Süg opens pop up in Power Plant Mall “Taga-saan ka?” That is a question Filipinos are very familiar with as it sparks conversations about history and heritage. For Bea Constantino, her response to that question is...
Illustrate with Manix Abrera One of the most prominent cartoonists in the Philippines today, Manix Abrera, will be having an online workshop on Saturday, June 25, to help aspiring comic creators level up their illustration skills. The visual artist, known for his Kikomachine Komix , a...
Social issues in exhibition spaces discussed in free online lecture “Exhibition Design: Narrative Spaces, Connectivity, and Social Engagement,” a free online lecture on possibilities to transform exhibition spaces into a platform for underrepresented and difficult social issues, will be...
A glimpse of the magic on stage Hayao Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away” comes alive on stage, as seen in released images of the theater production of the hit Japanese animated fantasy film. And, as expected, it is whimsical. The Studio Ghibli film’s stage adaptation is led by two-time Tony-winning...
Apple Peek Performance Apple has recently concluded their Peek Performance event where they’ve showcased a new iPhone SE, a new Mac, and a monitor. Apple has also introduced their newest processor, the M1 Ultra, which supports up to 128GB of RAM. It’s said to be eight times more powerful than...
OKSANA STUDIO Oksana Polonets (fourth from right) and her models at the Ukrainian Ambassador_s Residence in Berlin in 2017 The first diplomatic spouse’s event I attended during our posting in Berlin was at the official residence of the Ukrainian ambassador. It was in 2017 and the country was...
This public art program makes use of murals to inspire recovery ABSTRACT CORNER Let Compassion, Empathy and Kindness Flow by Kankan Ramos Known to be a city with a soul, Bonifacio Global City, fondly called BGC, is set to put more art in the heart of the business center. Through ArtBGC, BGC’s...
Christian Bables How much are you willing to do for someone you love? This Sunday, Jan. 23, a woman is on a mission to find new love for her gay partner in 'Regal Studio Presents: My Boyfriend's Romance.' The episode is headlined by Faith Da Silva as Pia and Christian Bables as John Christopher....
In this time of a global pandemic, is a home a symbol of protection or a prison? Staying at home is a dream in our pre-pandemic world, away from the rat race, far from the noise of the city, and a chance to relax and breathe in our own safe space. But when the pandemic struck, being in isolation at...
This new collection of eye makeup, blushes, and nail polishes recaptures the splendor of Gabrielle Chanel’s Provençal villa and all the possibilities of another season in the sun In the 1920s, high on the ridge of Roquebrune Cap-Martin, Gabrielle Chanel had a house built in her image and filled...
Dave Grohl and the rest of the Foo Fighters are now bonafide actors with the release of their upcoming horror-comedy movie titled “Studio 666.” Grohl, guitarists Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, bassist Nate Mendel, keyboardist Rami Jaffee and drummer Taylor Hawkins are all cast as themselves in...
After its “My Neighbor Totoro”-inspired collection and its generous support to the Ghibli Museum , luxury label Loewe continues its magic-filled collaboration with Studio Ghilbi with its upcoming collection in homage to its cult classic film “Spirited Away.” Released in 2001, “Spirited...
