The icon’s nude art collection includes the works of Mike Aquino, Arjay de Leon Navarro, and National Artist Vicente Manansala Last November 2020, Manila’s upper crust bid a bittersweet farewell to the party icon that was Louie Cruz . Best known for his dinners, soirées, and celebrations, him...
No matter how many times they put us in awkward situations, it is never okay to shame titas. It seems like the weird continues in the field of food marketing with the release of Julie's Bakeshop's 40th anniversary campaign. The ad features two aunties being "tita shamed" at the gym while doing...
Netflix and chill should be special and extra purposeful this time Have you ever wondered why every year Catholics from all over the world devote time to observe one of the most tragic tales in history? Well, aside from the drama that comes with it, Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and death teaches us...
Kim Roy, Giovanni De La Rosa, and Mark Angelo Lagrana reflect on the image of Jesus Christ through their paintings During the many reenactments of Jesus Chirst’s last moments before his crucifixion, there is a scene that is vividly remembered by many Catholics—St. Veronica wiping the...
The 13th year redefines the role of regional filmmakers in this pandemic By Rica Arevalo ‘A house in pieces’ by Jean Claire Dy and Manuel Domes With cinemas closed, festivals have resorted to online streaming. The 2021 Cinema Rehiyon, a striving local festival catering to a niche audience, is...
Prepare to see seven of the country's heritage churches With many Filipinos posting #ECQSeason2 on social media, it also seems like we are about to get a second take of our Holy Week observation at home. No communal pabasa , evening processions, and even public senakulos . While many Lenten...
From mess to message GREEN ARTIST Gilbert Calderon Angeles, cofounder of Green Artz In the age of information and the advent of technology many of us are becoming better informed about our environmental problems. The earth is dying and, with it, mankind. Who knows the pandemic may just be connected...
Homeless dreams Jonathan Joven When artist Jonathan Joven was young, he would go out and ride his pedicab to pick up passengers and to sell scraps he collected from piles of garbage. Living in the Smokey Mountain in Tondo, Manila, he dreamed of one day having his own home, away from the stinky...
Talented shoe designer Joel Wijangco puts his best foot forward in the upcoming International Footwear Design Competition in Guangzhou, China On the heels of his recognition for the second time, as one of the finalists of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) and the Philippine Footwear...
This year, the film festival also puts a spotlight on gender and diversity For more than a decade, Cinema Rehiyon has been defined by its location(s), pertaining not only to the space where it holds its events but also the places where its independent film entries came from. This year, the 13th...
Manila Bulletin Lifestyle brings home the award for “Outstanding Published Feature Article on Youth and Education in a Nationally Circulated Publication” at the 16th Lasallian Scholarum Awards last March 26, 2021 for its “ Private school teachers share their experiences in blended learning...
‘Inside Out’ co-director Ronnie del Carmen’s animated project with Netflix will focus on Philippine mythology and lore Jumping from the studios of Pixar to the streaming giant Netflix is Filipino animator and writer Ronnie del Carmen. Far from his works on films like “Inside Out,”...
