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...
Audrey Hepburn, playing Eliza Doolittle in the movie My Fair Lady , sparked Michael Cinco's interest in fashion. The actress portrayed a flower seller who turned into a woman of great style whose sense of high glamor and luxurious gowns struck Michael at a young age. Little did he know he would be...
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...
In recognition of the assistance provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) awarded the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), led by Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Benjamin William. Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon (center right)...
Senator Loren Legarda on Friday, August 16 emphasized anew the importance of indigenous communities in the very survival of the country’s ecosystem. In her privilege speech delivered on the occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Legarda highlighted the importance of the indigenous...
TAIPEI – The Department of Energy (DOE) will guarantee that marine protected areas (MPAs) shall be clearly demarcated as ‘no-go zones’ or off limits as development sites or even as navigational channels for the planned offshore wind projects in the country. According to Energy Undersecretary...
With leaner aggregate revenues logged in the six-month stretch, the net income of Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc. (ACR) in the first half had declined by roughly 10% to P1.06 billion from the year-ago level of P1.17 billion. If reckoned solely on second quarter performance, the company’s...
On August 3, 2024, Skechers Philippines wrote the next chapter of Filipino basketball with the unveiling of the Skechers Tenement Court Mural! One of the world’s most iconic basketball courts at the famous Fort Bonifacio Tenement, the unveiling of the court commemorates the arrival of NBA...
