On May 23, 2026, the historic Puerta Real Gardens in Intramuros will once again come alive with the sights and sounds of the 12th Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival. Known for bridging cultures through music and art, Malasimbo has become a cornerstone of the Philippine creative calendar, drawing...
Tom Kane, who is best known for his role as the voice of Professor Utonium on the animated series "Powerpuff Girls," has passed away. According to reports, Tom passed away after suffering from complications of a stroke. He was 64. Over the years, Tom was known for his extensive career as a voice...
After enduring over 11 years of development, the indie animation series “Gameoverse” has quickly taken the Internet by storm. Glitch Productions, the team behind the worldwide success of “The Amazing Digital Circus,” recently debuted the pilot episode on their YouTube channel. As of...
Once, a distinct line existed between the rural and the urban. Today, that boundary is rapidly blurring, as the countryside is steadily pulled into the concrete fold. In his latest exhibit, “Echoes Across the Barrier,” contemporary artist Clark Manalo reflects on this quiet, inescapable...
“The Boys” is quite possibly one of the most brutal, raunchiest superhero shows to ever grace our screens, and it’s about to reach its bloody end this week. Based on the 2006 comic book of the same name, the Amazon Prime Video series had a humble start as a parody of the domination of...
A rare exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila briefly offered a breathtaking journey through 300 years of Philippine art. It began with a glance. Two young women seated at a piano look up, as though interrupted mid-melody with your arrival. Painted in 1869 by the eminent artist Antonio...
This May 14–16, 2026, Haraya Storytelling Festival returns to Museo Pambata, Manila, for a three-day celebration of storytelling, theatre, imagination, and creative play for children, families, educators, and communities. Carrying the theme “Binago. Binuo. Binuhay.” (Reimagined....
The three novels today make for a wonderful mixed bag of delights. Will Self with his new ‘state of an era’ satire, then Elizabeth Day and her world of English privilege and power. Casey Scieszka humanizes immortality through her family tale. "The Quantity Theory of Morality" by Will Self Over...
"Ikaw: Into Knowing Artworks" brings together a diverse group of artists in an exhibition that explores art as both a product of skill and a reflection of personal experience. Rooted in the importance of storytelling, the exhibition presents artworks that go beyond visual representation, serving as...
After recently hitting the crosshairs of television host Willie Revillame, Dex Conche is a name that has made waves online. While many might claim he’s just taking potshots to rise to fame, Dex’s material is a genuine laugh riot. Just recently, he sold out his first solo show,...
Actors Yoo Hae-jin and Ryu Seung-ryong emerged as the biggest winners at the Baeksang Arts Awards held on May 8 at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul. The annual awards ceremony recognized excellence in South Korean television, film, and theater. This year’s event was hosted for the eighth time by actress...
The phrase “palag lang” (don 't back down) is a staple of Filipino street slang—a gritty, shorthand reminder to keep fighting when the weight of the world feels too heavy. For multidisciplinary artist Meyo De Jesus, these two words are more than just a pep talk; they are the foundation...
