Ballet Philippines As the company closes its 51st season, Ballet Philippines (BP) offers its sincere appreciation for its audiences’ support during last season’s launch of BP OnStream. It is with a grateful heart that together, both the company and its audiences have witnessed their dream of...
These shows will surely bring you all the feels Coming-of-age shows are just as inspiring as they are entertaining. The young or young-at-heart can relate to characters' journeys, and for some, even sparked new passion within when life is in limbo. Need something to take that "languishing" feeling?...
Ensuring the future of the country's weaving heritage Photo by Reginald Sarmenta/British Council Weaving is an age-old tradition in the Philippines that was once nearly forgotten but is now gaining international fame. This textile heritage is among the beacons that shine on the country's identity,...
Artist Archie Geotina and photographer Bren Lopez-Fuentes capture Pinay surfers in action wearing Filipiniana Ikit Agudo A woman in Filipiniana is an image of grace, elegance, and, of course, beauty. Think of Federico Alcuaz's " Tres Marias " series and Fernando Amorsolo's " Dalagang Bukid...
The artist also broken pieces of bangkas from Bohol in his works "White, Blue, and Black 107" and "Shallow Waters" For many Filipinos living near the coasts and rivers, water is life. It doesn't just provide something to replenish their bodily thirst, but it gives them a backbone for a sustainable...
WeTV chooses Globe as first Philippine telco partner to bring exclusive Asian content Latest titles to stream on WeTV Looking back in the past years, Asian stories are making headlines in different forms of media. But our Eastern tales are best depicted through series and films led by Asian...
Isa and Ken Mishuku “It all started with a passion,” Ken and Isa Mishuku would always say when asked about how their furniture brand Midcentury Manila began. Who can blame them? Producing items that will boost one’s living demands more passion than business skills. But what they gave to...
Meet the Kakanin Squad Lapong, Buri, and Tapay Kakanin or sweet rice cakes are among staples of a Filipino fiesta banquet. They are tasty and are always meant for sharing. These dishes also reflect Filipino culture and culinary traditions, from their sticky texture that symbolizes familial bond to...
The Filipino writer shares her view on diversity and inclusivity in the fantasy and sci-fi literature industry Vida Cruz Sci-fi and fantasy reads are all about the “what if’s.” That’s where the magic begins, when people get curious about new worlds, strange characters, and plots that boggle...
He rises from mere production staff to top management at ABS-CBN Ruel Bayani Before the lockdown last year, one of my last dinner dates was with directors Jose Javier Reyes, Joel Lamangan, Roni Bertubin, Louie Ignacio, and Cirilo “Ruel” Bayani. They all came from different television networks...
They're caught on cam Photo from Netflix Many Filipino fans are excited about the premiere of anime series "Trese" on Netflix. But it seems like not everyone is welcoming the Philippines's first-ever anime show on the streaming giant with open arms. Days before its release, Netflix posted a series...
Ode to existence Salvador Banares and his "We Are Nature" artwork At Salvador “Bads” Banares Jr.’s latest exhibit “Existence” at Village Art Gallery, you’ll find how human and nature beautifully collide. In his painted world of green and black and white, he seeks the answer to our...
