Bilal Ilyas Jhandir, a 20-year-old Taylor Swift fan from Pakistan, sets a new world record for identifying the most Taylor Swift songs from their lyrics in one minute. Bilal named a total of 34 songs, surpassing the previous record of 27 held by Dan Simpson from UK in 2019. Bilal during his record...
The book that details the Build Build Build program of former President Rodrigo Duterte is now available in Hiligaynon, Kapampangan, and Bikolano, according to its author, former Build Build Build Committee Chairperson Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo. Titled "Night Owl: A Nationbuilder’s Manual," the book...
Art Fair Philippines, one of the leading platforms for showcasing and selling Filipino modern and contemporary art, introduces an enhanced program highlighting the vibrant creative scene of the Philippine visual arts, recognized as one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic landscapes. From Feb. 16 to...
The White Room Gallery has opened its doors for its first art exhibition for 2024. The new group art exhibition is titled, “ScreenScapes,” and was launched on Jan. 10, 2024, at SEAMEO INNOTECH in Diliman, Quezon City. ScreenScapes is the Gallery’s third exhibition, following...
SM Supermalls’ Vice President for Corporate Marketing Grace Magno, Zonta International Foundation for Women District 17 Ambassador Armita Rufino, Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (ZCME) Past President Maritess Pineda, Zonta International Past President Olivia Ferry, ZCME Vice President Joanne...
Forget the notion about women authors and chick-lit; here, we have four ladies exploring dark humor, end-of-days SciFi, historical fiction, and outrageous comedy. And our male writers aren’t slouches either; we present a music-related mystery and an environmental social comedy. Happy New Year!...
By DEXTER R. MATILLA For as long as man has learned to think, one question he has always grappled with is figuring out his ultimate purpose for being. Scientists, philosophers, and even non-believers may offer unique and contrasting answers any given day, none of which however, is accepted to be...
November 2023 was a busy month for the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) as it celebrated Filipino Values Month with a slew of activities celebrating the values that shape Filipino society, capped by a digital poster making contest featuring Heneral Tuna, the witty and fierce blue...
John Patrick Solano Young mathematician John Patrick Solano has recently earned his second Palanca distinction, showcasing not only his exceptional skills in math but also his proficiency in writing. Through his works, he aspires to inspire children to pursue academic learning, cultivate positive...
Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye, and the eye through the mind. As the sun colors flowers, so does art color life—John Lubbock, “The Pleasures of Life.” The Philippines, with its more than 7,000 islands, still...
As an annual tradition, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) releases its wall calendar to promote Filipino culture. This year, the NCCA calendar pays tribute to Magdalena Gamayo, an Ilocano textile weaver celebrating her birth centennial in 2024. Gamayo, born on Aug. 13, 1924,...
Filled with youth, fresh ideas, high-end designs, and the future of Philippine interior design ahead of them, the Mod and Noble team is undoubtedly making a significant impact in the design industry. Mod and Noble started as an internet-based furniture brand, focusing on period-style chairs such as...
