Unveiling the promised land It was 3 a.m. on the Dec. 24, hours before Christmas in 2020, when Ross Capili’s ancestral home in Tondo, Manila was reduced to ashes. Relatives and memories were lost, some were injured, and most were saved, including a 3ft x 3 ft painting made in the ’90s. Ross...
She shares her milestones on her 50th birthday Lea Salonga (Photo by Raymund Isaac) When we learned that Lea Salonga was turning 50 (Feb. 22), we wanted to feature her grace-filled life, both her professional and personal achievements. We got in touch with her sister-in-law, DJ Francisco-Salonga ,...
No matter how light or heavy the jobs are, it is important to have women involved in rehabilitating cultural sites Throughout history, we have seen women depicted in different forms of art. Women sat still as artists immortalize their beauty through canvases, capture their every curve with carved...
As we wait for KZ Tandingan’s ‘Gabay,’ let’s look back to the Disney hits performed by Filipino artists DISNEY VOICES From left: Moira dela Torre, Rachelle Ann Go, Darren Espanto, Sarah Geronimo, Morissette Amon, Janella Salvador, and Iñigo Pascual Representation matters. That goes to all...
Capturing an age-old romantic custom Tradition and heritage are among the vital things that makes a place, a society unique. Unlike natural resources, the two are lived by the people, creating a social personality that identifies a specific area. For Parañaque City, it is the centuries-old custom...
She has been called out on social media for her supposedly ‘insensitive’ art exhibit promotion Solenn Heussaff (Photos from @ solennartportfolio ) Actress Solenn Heussaff’s announcement about her upcoming art exhibit “Kundiman” has not been seen in a good light by some netizens claiming...
Here are the things you need to know about the Filipina suffragette Screen capture from Google Your Google search window looks a little different today as it exudes girl power, particularly, Filipina power. Today, Google Doodle celebrates the 142nd birth anniversary of Rosa Sevilla de Alvero, the...
It may seem a little creepy, but it sure is going to be an experience Have you ever wondered what it is like seeing our historical Filipino personalities in real life? Sure, we have photos and paintings of them to remind us of how they looked. But what do you think would it be like seeing them...
She is also presenting some of her rug designs Solenn Heussaff (Photo by Jerick Sanchez) After welcoming us to her artistic side online , actress Solenn Heusaff officially announced that her third solo art exhibit is happening this month, in partnership with Modeka Art gallery. “Happy to share...
‘Join the dark side.’ Darth Vader-inspired bags For its latest offering, Canadian bag brand Herschel is offering a dark galactic spin on its beloved products as it launches a collection inspired by the movie “Star Wars” and its prime antagonists. It is quite new for any brand to celebrate...
It's official. All hail Asia's Soul Supreme! KZ Tandingan (Photo from Walt Disney Facebook Page) KZ Tandingan will sing the song "Gabay," the first Disney song in Filipino, in celebration of the studio's newest film "Raya and the Last Dragon." In the past years, many Filipino artists have...
Experts think they know the 'madman' who wrote it Photo from the National Museum of Norway Norweigian artist Edvard Munch's 1893 artwork "The Scream'' has been among the most recognizable modern masterpieces in the world. Depicting a melancholic image of a wailing ghost-like character and "a blood...
