Komikon Indieket 2024 marks the return of Komikon events to Bayanihan Center in Pasig City on Aug. 31, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.. The grand independent komiks (comics) market’s theme "Balikbayanihan" is a play on the words " balikbayan " as a returning event and “Bayanihan...
By Dexter R. Matilla For as long as Fil Delacruz has been a visual artist, the diwata, a mythical being that has always been featured prominently in his works. Filipinos will almost always describe a diwata as something similar to fairies—beautiful and ethereal figures that reside in and protect...
From ancient cave paintings to modern works that celebrate the beauty of nature, the relationship between art and nature has evolved. In Western art, nature only became a popular subject in the 17th century with two main styles: the dreamy, idealized landscapes of artists like Claude Lorrain and...
Ballet Philippines president Maymay Liechtenstein describes La Sylphide as “a relatable ballet about love, emotion, magic, and ethereal feelings. It’s also incredibly lyrical and easy to fall in love with.” But I wasn’t particularly moved by its music. It took me some time to realize...
The shoes that the late Zenaida “Nedy” Tantoco wore were too big to fill, especially with her contributions and support to Philippine arts and culture. Her support had profoundly impacted the growth and support of the arts and cultural activities in the country, which the Cultural Center of the...
When exactly was the decline of the socialite, who once ruled the world from her throne among the ladies who lunched in such hallowed places as The Colony or Le Pavillon in New York City—and at the right table, dressed in Mainbocher or any custom number worthy of a Cecil Beaton portrait, and with...
Cloverleaf Estate successfully launched the introduction of its Public Art Program with the vibrant Cloverleaf Colorfest, a community mural painting event held last August 10, 2024. This creative celebration marks the launch of a series of art initiatives that are part of its Public Art Program....
Andion Fernandez-Ching has captivated audiences worldwide with her remarkable talent, versatility, and charm. The Filipina soprano started her musical journey in the Philippines, studying music at the University of the Philippines. She quickly made a name for herself, winning numerous local...
Calling all bibliophiles, literature lovers, and anyone who gets a thrill from the scent of fresh pages—the wait is over! The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), the Philippines’ largest and longest-running book event, is back for another year, promising an epic adventure into the world of...
Cinemalaya chairman Antonio Cojuangco On Aug. 8, the chairman of the Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. Antonio “Tony Boy” Cojuangco and Film Development Council of the Philippines chairman and CEO Jose Javier Reyes gathered the Cinemalaya filmmakers from 2005 to the present to celebrate Cinemalaya’s...
Wala Lang HEARD ON HIGH Mark Kenedy Rocas on his flute, accompanied on the piano by Dr. Michelle Nicolasora Millennial musicians have been our unsung diplomats, so to speak. They generate goodwill and bring honor to the Philippines. Tenor Arthur Espiritu has been performing lead roles...
“Let there be light in this unending night,” the brothers Pu and Tim prayed. A fervent wish that, together, they whispered into the darkness. One night, all of a sudden, the moon lit up an otherwise completely black sky. Stars also appeared, some from as far as the edges of the universe,...
