For over two decades, Connie Masilang-Obemio was a seasoned inhabitant of two starkly different worlds. First came a 25-year corporate career rooted in accounting, finance, and human relations. Then came a major pivot in the early 2000s, when her husband, Roel Obemio, chose to pursue painting...
The giant red “Lepanto” sign on the Makati skyline went dark soon after the Iran War began and oil prices surged. Now it is lit again, a quiet reminder that troubles pass, storms move on, and somehow, life endures. For the most part, daily life still appears remarkably normal. Traffic remains...
History is best viewed through museums, and this one museum certainly paints an interesting picture, given recent political events. Bahay Ugnayan acts as our first stop for our tour of the Malacañang Heritage Museums. Within it lies the Presidential Museum. Here you’ll find a collection of...
A perfect photograph is the result of countless images turned down. For Kevin Pineda, these shunned images deserve a second chance to tell their story. In “Fragmentia: Oculations of Reality,” Kevin transforms discarded images, breathing new life into them. Based on the curatorial notes, the...
In the furthest reaches of the galaxy, anything goes. There are countless possibilities and infinite ways to mess things up. In the case of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” it leans dangerously close to the latter but still has enough draw to charm general audiences. It’s wild to think...
On May 23, 2026, the historic Puerta Real Gardens in Intramuros will once again come alive with the sights and sounds of the 12th Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival. Known for bridging cultures through music and art, Malasimbo has become a cornerstone of the Philippine creative calendar, drawing...
Tom Kane, who is best known for his role as the voice of Professor Utonium on the animated series "Powerpuff Girls," has passed away. According to reports, Tom passed away after suffering from complications of a stroke. He was 64. Over the years, Tom was known for his extensive career as a voice...
After enduring over 11 years of development, the indie animation series “Gameoverse” has quickly taken the Internet by storm. Glitch Productions, the team behind the worldwide success of “The Amazing Digital Circus,” recently debuted the pilot episode on their YouTube channel. As of...
Once, a distinct line existed between the rural and the urban. Today, that boundary is rapidly blurring, as the countryside is steadily pulled into the concrete fold. In his latest exhibit, “Echoes Across the Barrier,” contemporary artist Clark Manalo reflects on this quiet, inescapable...
“The Boys” is quite possibly one of the most brutal, raunchiest superhero shows to ever grace our screens, and it’s about to reach its bloody end this week. Based on the 2006 comic book of the same name, the Amazon Prime Video series had a humble start as a parody of the domination of...
A rare exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila briefly offered a breathtaking journey through 300 years of Philippine art. It began with a glance. Two young women seated at a piano look up, as though interrupted mid-melody with your arrival. Painted in 1869 by the eminent artist Antonio...
This May 14–16, 2026, Haraya Storytelling Festival returns to Museo Pambata, Manila, for a three-day celebration of storytelling, theatre, imagination, and creative play for children, families, educators, and communities. Carrying the theme “Binago. Binuo. Binuhay.” (Reimagined....
