The newly inaugurated National Museum of the Philippines in Cebu (NMP-Cebu) will open to the public on Aug. 1, 2023. It is located in the heart of Cebu City's shipping district and features five key art galleries that showcase the rich history, culture, and natural wonders of Cebu. The interiors of...
At the core of every artist’s retrospective lies the desire to capture a lifetime of artistic exploration, serving as a testament to their creative journey. For a living artist, however, such an undertaking proves to be a complex task, as the selection of artworks can only provide a glimpse of...
The 80th Venice International Film Festival starts on Aug. 30. It will take place in Venice Lido. The good news is *Cross My Heart and Hope to Die* by director Sam Manacsa is competing in the Orrizonti short films competition. This is a feat for our young Filipino filmmakers who are pushing...
"Shorts & Briefs 9" by Eksena PH is an independently produced theater festival of short and brief plays (10-12 minutes) that features only first-time theater makers and performers. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the independently produced theater festival will be returning to the live...
Global First Philippines Creative Production (GFPCP) recently held a gala night to thank its sponsors for their trust in the company's first-ever Ultimate Body (UB) Search 2023. In her speech, GFPCP President and CEO Patricia Cortez expressed her gratitude to the sponsors for their support of the...
All good things must come to an end, even the well-loved musical masterpiece that struck a chord in the hearts of many Filipinos. Standing ovations, cheers, and tears filled the night as "Ang Huling El Bimbo" (AHEB) performed its final show. The curtain came down on Sunday ending the sweet joyride...
The Cinemalaya Retrospective Section gives a chance for audiences to experience the award-winning films in the last Cinemalaya festival. This year, seven films – 4 full-lengths and 4 shorts – will return to the big screen during the Cinemalaya run from Aug. 4 to 13, at the Philippine...
If you peer into the horizon, what do you see? You see light bursting from an imaginary line. You see all the tomorrows. You see possibilities and hope. For the members of the two art groups — Arte Bauan and Arte Likha — the horizon symbolizes the boundless human spirit and that unyielding...
Sándor Petöfi is considered to be one of the greatest Hungarian poets. He was born in 1823, 200 years ago. Hungary and the Philippines are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2023. To commemorate the 50th year of Philippine-Hungarian diplomatic relations, a unique collection of...
The closest thing we can get to time traveling is visiting a museum. Historical artifacts, century-old paintings, and even interactive exhibitions allow us to get a feel for what it was like to live before today. Looking at and appreciating some national artists' paintings is like reading someone...
The Manila Hotel is one of the most iconic landmarks in the Philippines with a rich and storied past that spans over a century. Since its opening in 1912, the hotel has been a symbol of luxury, elegance, and refinement, as well as a cultural and historical hub for the city of Manila. From its early...
Designated Meisner teacher Angeli Bayani Petite actress Angeli Bayani is an acting powerhouse. Having been discovered in numerous Lav Diaz’ films, like the nine-hour film Death in the Land of Encantos (2007), Melancholia (2008) which won the Horizons Prize at the Venice International Film...
