I have a book club, The Very Extra Book Club, and I consider it a big part of my life. Ours is really very extra. We take pains to make it so, which is probably why the pandemic really threw a monkey wrench in our otherwise regular plans. For one the pandemic made us a little more possessive of our...
The National Pavilion of Saudi Arabia at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia will present "Shifting Sands: A Battle Song," a multimedia installation by the Saudi artist Manal AlDowayan inspired by the evolving role of women in Saudi Arabia. In preparation for her Venice...
The Carlos Palanca Foundation, Inc. today announced it is accepting entries to the 72nd Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (CPMA). The most prestigious literary competition in the Philippines, the Palanca Awards, is open to all Filipino citizens or former Filipino citizens of all ages,...
Something to see… an exhibit of larger-than-life eggs celebrating Easter. Gathering a troupe of 16 artists, Dr. Emilio C. Yap III, president and vice chairman of Manila Bulletin, opened the sixth edition of his “Hatch” series at Manila Hotel to show the world what creative minds and hands can...
by JACQUELYN LUCERO Lent, the solemn religious observance leading up to Easter, holds profound significance in Filipino culture, marked by a series of rituals and traditions that reflect deep faith and devotion. While many might associate Lent solely with Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday, the...
by MARIE SINADJAN I had the privilege of attending the London Book Fair from March 12 to 14, at Olympia London, a massive exhibition center in West Kensington. As an independent author looking to further my career, I had been excited to learn more about the publishing industry and dive...
In a world teetering on the edge of darkness, visual artist and Manila Bulletin photographer Pinggot Zulueta offers a glimpse into the abyss with his new exhibit, “Obskvra.” Through 10 powerful ink works, he confronts the harsh realities of our time, urging the viewer to confront darkness not...
Annie Leibovitz (AFP) Leibovitz is arguably the world’s most famous living photographer, thanks in large part to the iconic figures she has snapped in her 50-year career. Rare is the celebrity who has not been in front of her lens— from a naked John Lennon embracing his wife Yoko Ono on a...
It is easy to get lost in the distractions and noise of everyday life, but achieving peace of mind is possible, especially with the help of people who can provide us with much-needed guidance, strength, and even clarity during our moments of stress and adversity. That is the mission of Gurudev Sri...
Movies have always been fantastic at evoking emotions from viewers. Sometimes a film can even go so far as to tickle our senses. For instance, horror flicks might have you feeling uneasy and squeamish throughout whereas a romance movie might have you gushing all over. There’s no denying though...
The Ayala Museum will open its doors for free on March 24, 2024, the final day of the "Splendor: Juan Luna, Painter as Hero" exhibition, featuring his long-lost artwork, "Hymen, oh Hyménée!" If you haven't seen it yet, take the opportunity to visit the museum before it closes. Before being...
Did you know that Tagalog had its first grammar published before many European languages? The linguistic milestone can be greatly credited to the Spanish grammarian Elio Antonio de Nebrija, who played a pivotal role in that development. On March 12, Instituto Cervantes unveiled at its Intramuros...
