They say if walls could talk, they’d reveal stories untold—of moments and memories long past. That sentiment rings especially true for the walls of Solidaridad, a quiet, unassuming bookstore tucked away in Ermita, Manila City. Established in 1965 by the late National Artist for Literature...
Workshops, international guest galleries, and works by up-and-coming artists are just some of the enticing offerings for the upcoming Modern and Contemporary Art Festival (MoCAF). It’s a remarkable event that allows artists, old and new, to share their craft. You might also find future household...
Pompompurin, the chunky golden retriever with a love for pudding, has dominated this year’s favorite Sanrio mascot poll. Since 1986, Japanese entertainment company Sanrio has held a character poll contest to determine which of their mascots has garnered the most fans worldwide. This year, over...
Dubbed the “Queen of Philippine Horror Stories,” Palanca award-winning writer Yvette Tan once again invites readers into her chilling world, seamlessly blending modern-day settings with the eerie mysteries of Filipino folklore in her latest book, “Insect Hag and Other Stories.” This...
Movies are an essential tool in forming compassion for others. There are ways a film can move us deeply whenever we find ourselves engrossed in its story. During divisive times, cinema can be effective in sharing the backgrounds of the marginalized, in this case, the LGBTQIA+ community. In...
Historical fiction, sci-fi, and “the road novel” are three established subgenres of fiction—and here are three that explore what happens when you “go literary” on them. “Eden’s Shore” by Oisín Fagan Set at the close of the 18th century, one could say this is Oisin getting closer to...
International performers from Taiwan headlined the 2025 Lunar New Year Goodwill Mission Asia Tour on February 15, 2025, at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Featuring musicians from multiple genres of music, the said Asia Tour is a partnership among the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) of...
The Philippines proudly marked its official National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka with a vibrant celebration that honored the country’s enduring spirit of unity, creativity, and cultural pride. Led by the Philippine Organizing Committee (POC) through the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Tourism...
In a stunning celebration of visual storytelling and marine conservation, Ocean Geographic proudly announces the winners of the 2025 Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year (OGPICOTY) — a competition that has, for over a decade, given voice to the ocean through the power of photography and film....
In a country known for realist literature, social dramas, and poetic musings, speculative fiction has long been on the fringes as it quietly thrived in anthologies, literary events, and niche bookstores. But no longer. A new literary imprint named Paradox, under Vibal Foundation, is putting the...
Filipino artist, educator, and cultural advocate Eleazar Abraham “Abe” L. Orobia redirects our gaze to the animal kingdom with his latest exhibit “They Have Families Too.” Running until June 24 at Art Verite, Orobia’s latest work is a heartfelt and timely plea for deeper appreciation and...
With two of the novels reviewed today, the sub-genre of ‘cozy crime’ gets a much-needed upgrade, and the third is the Edgar Award winner for 2025. "The In Crowd" by Charlotte Vassell This is installment two of the crime fiction series that Vassell began two years ago, and it has won the Edgar...
