A recognition of its decades-long support for the local art scene As it celebrates its 59th anniversary this year, Metrobank is choosing to highlight its legacy of supporting local artists, remaining true to the mission of its founder, Dr. George S.K. Ty. For years, Metrobank and the Metrobank...
An exhibit that highlights hope for a renewed life In our days of isolation due to the health crisis, there are organizations that value the essential role of art continues to play in our lives. In its various expressions, art makes our existence meaningful especially at a time like this pandemic....
In an archipelagic country, a peoples identity is always regional as geographical boundaries define varied traditions and languages. But artist Kristoffer Brasileño is attempting to deconstruct the identity of the people of the city and province of Iloilo. Kristoffer’s “Ilonggo Republic”...
Views from the Ridge When I applied for appointment as Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals more than 20 years ago, the Pre-Judicature Program (or PJP) was already in place. Nobody was certain then, however, whether it was a requirement for appointment. As a lawyer, I read the law (in...
Art-Play-Think One of the world’s premier children’s toy brands, Joan Miro, has finally launched at LazMall and other leading e-commerce platforms in the Philippines. Widely recognized across Europe as the originator of the A.P.T. (Art-Play-Think) theory, the brand believes that “Every child...
Ballet Philippines welcomes John McFall as guest choreographer and mentor 38 YEARS OF DANCING John McFall brings with him 38 years of experience into his new role as guest choreographer and mentor for Ballet Philippines’ 52 nd season (Paige McFall) Ballet Philippines (BP) is privileged to welcome...
These new artists are MADE GRAND AWARDEE, PAINTING Between Heaven And Earth , acrylic on canvas, by Ariosto Dale Balagtas The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) recognized this year’s Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) awardees through a virtual awarding ceremony and exhibit opening on...
Founding curator of the Ateneo Art Gallery Emmanuel "Eric" Torres passed away on Sept. 13. He was 89. Founding curator of the Ateneo Art Gallery Emmanuel Torres (Photo from Ateneo de Manila University) Torres also taught at the Ateneo de Manila University's Department of English. He was named one...
Something to remember ARTIST IN BLOOM Shannah Orencio As someone whose biggest fear is to forget things, Shannah Orencio is an assiduous collector. The habit, which she has nurtured since high school, has led her to accumulate things that represent, capture, or extend the memories of faces, places,...
If you're, say, a purchasing officer at a small and medium enterprise, or the head of the household, you might think that you're getting more for your money by purchasing unbranded, compatible ink cartridges compared to original ones. While the initial, up-front cost may appear lower, there are...
An immersive feast for the senses, a window to worlds that inspire On Sept. 18, 2021, Salcedo Auctions will take you on a journey through worlds that inspire. This year’s The Well-Appointed Life annual sale, which takes place at NEX Tower sale room and online beginning at 2 p.m., carries the...
An in depth look into the art exhibition ‘A la Sombra de la Colonia, A Meditation on 1521 and Beyond’ By Jose Tence Ruiz Purgatoryo de Masaje , oil on canvas, by Jose Tence Ruiz, 2021 It would seem salutary to suggest that we are woke, professing cognizance of an entire half millennium of...
