Award-winning writer and former Manila Bulletin Agriculture magazine editor Yvette Tan, one of the Philippines' acclaimed horror writers, won 3rd place with her short story "Horror Vacui" at the Nick Joaquin Literary Awards 2024. Yvette co-hosted “Trese After Dark,” the behind-the-scenes...
The renowned opera "Marco Polo" graced the stage of the Guangzhou Opera House on May 3 and 4, drawing nearly 200 attendees from around the globe. This performance, sung in Chinese, serves as a cultural bridge, educating the audience about historical ties and fostering the ongoing friendship between...
The United Kingdom edition of Reader’s Digest magazine is shutting down after 86 years of operation. Eva Mackevic, the magazine’s editor-in-chief of six years, announced on April 29, 2024, via LinkedIn, that Reader’s Digest UK has come to an end. “After 86 wonderful years, I am very sad to...
WELCOME ALL Guests visit Le Monde d'Hermés kiosk What I hope the traveling kiosk of Le Monde d’Hermès accomplished while it did its run in Manila, at the courtyard of the Ayala Triangle Gardens, from April 26 to 28, was an activation of the lust for park life in a country so blessed with...
During Hong Kong Arts Month in March, two of the largest events held were the Art Basel and Art Central. I attended these events during a recent media trip sponsored by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Both act as venues for showcasing some of the best artists worldwide, Filipinos included. ...
While there may seem to be a contradiction in terms of our title, a look at the novels reviewed will showcase how fiction subtly draws from both the mundane and very real, to fantasy and beyond, to create gripping reads. And we have two suspenseful novels that are food-related, in murderous ways....
Filipinos showcase their creativity through various means, including music and beauty, such as blending makeup trends into tunes like the Philippines' tourism song “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas.” "Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas," written by Robert Labayen, became the official song for the "Choose...
Art thrives on freedom, reflecting human expression and the complexities of existence. Artists delve into imagination, challenging norms and pushing boundaries, essential for art's role as a catalyst for change. Which brings us to the latest debacle about a certain Banksy exhibit soon to happen in...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Thursday, April 25 pushed for the integration of arts and culture into the teaching of various general education subjects to make it more engaging for learners. In her keynote speech at the Philippine Book Festival held at the World Trade Center...
Seameo Innotech resident artists with The White Room Gallery Curator Professor Ruben DF Defeoand Innotech Center Director Leonor Magtolis Briones The White Room Gallery is set to bring Filipino artistry to Europe, a first international exhibition of Seameo Innotech resident artists, following the...
In celebration of Filipino culture and resilience, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) will again hold its annual photography contest this year to provide photographers from all walks of life with the opportunity to showcase their talents. The resumption of the competition in...
Lara Latosa Lara Latosa's 'Wave Crest' exhibition captures her profound bond with oceanic energy, presenting her signature figurative abstractions in a dynamic display poised to make waves in the art world. As an abstractionist, Lara Latosa skillfully captures the interplay of form, color,...
