Katrina Cuenca’s art, with its graceful, “petal-like abstract figurations,” is a celebration of light and happiness. Yet, as her latest solo exhibit, “Elysian,” opens at Art Lounge Manila, we discover that the seemingly tranquil works are born from a deeply personal journey of healing and...
CUENCA, Batangas – A 33-year-old man shot and killed his wife and 10-year-old son then himself in Barangay Don Juan, this town, on Sunday, Sept. 21. People in the area heard gunshots and discovered the victims. Initial investigation said the man was allegedly suffering from depression. The man...
CUENCA, Batangas – A jeepney driver was killed and 10 passengers were injured in a collision with a truck in Barangay Ibabao here on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Police identified the fatality as Reynaldo, who sustained severe injuries and taken to a hospital here where he was declared dead. Injured were...
Actor Jake is radiating fitness and charisma as he embarks on the promotional journey for his highly anticipated Prime Video series, "What Lies Beneath." His toned physique is turning heads, capturing the attention of fans and media alike. "I have to lose weight for 'What Lies Beneath....
CUENCA, Batangas – Police are hunting a barangay chairman and two barangay tanods or watchmen for allegedly killing a Siberian Husky in the barangay dog pound in Barangay Bungahan here on Saturday night, May 17. Police identified the suspects as Elmer, 50, barangay chairman, and barangay tanods...
CUENCA, Batangas – A man killed his wife before shooting himself on Saturday morning, April 6, in Barangay Balagbag, this town. CUENCA, Batangas Municipal Police Station Police identified the victim as Elsa Medana. Investigation said Elsa and her husband, Candido, had just arrived from the...
The Manila Bulletin's iconic HATCH exhibit returns this March 2024 for its 6th edition, set to crack open fresh creativity at the iconic spaces of The Manila Hotel. Notably, this year's exhibit features the participation of the inimitable National Artist, Kidlat Tahimik. “It's a challenge I've...
CUENCA, Batangas – A 13-year-old girl fatally shot his father who allegedly abused her multiple times in this town. Police identified the victim as Nonilo, 48. The suspect was apprehended by the police in a hot-pursuit operation at noon Friday, February 9. The suspect, a student, admitted to...
On Sept. 30, 2023, the vibrant world of artistry in the Philippines will converge at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall for the highly anticipated "On-the-Spot" category of the 12th Manila Bulletin Sketchfest. This year’s theme is "We Are All Created Equal!" Sketchfest 2023 is a celebration of raw...
Rumors about Jake Cuenca and Chie Filomeno making sweet music have been going around for quite some time now. Recently, the 35-year-old actor finally opened up about it, as seen on ABS-CBN's social media post. He said: "I'm admiring her, I guess I can say that. She knew that I'm admiring her. Yeah!...
CUENCA, Batangas – Two senior high school students died and another was injured when their motorcycle crashed into a trailer truck in Barangay Dita, this town, on Sunday night, April 30. Police identified the fatalities as Cuenca residents John Paul Mistiola, 19; and Oswill James Magpantay, 16....
Beauty queen-turned-actress Kylie Verzosa admitted recently that she and hunk actor Marco Gumabao were once an item. In an interview with Boy Abunda, she shared that it was long before she and ex-boyfriend Jake Cuenca started dating. “A long time before Jake, long way before Jake — mga two years...
