Kristoffer Brugada and Cha Escala’s documentary wins the UNICEF Prize Documentary filmmakers Kristoffer “Tops” Brugada and Cha Escala recently received The UNICEF Prize at the Japan Prize, an international competition focusing on educational content for their work, "Bullet-Laced Dreams."...
There was a time folks from other parts of Panay Island perceived Antique as quaint and not necessarily a center for the arts and culture. But the province has the distinction of being the birthplace of J. Elizalde Navarro, who, by far, is the only one from Panay Island conferred with the title of...
The House Committees on Government Enterprises and Privatization, and Basic Education and Culture has approved the "Traditional Arts in Mindanao and Sulu" bill on Thursday, November 11. House Bill No. 1580 primarily proposes the creation of the Institute of Sulu and Mindanao Traditional Arts or...
Her new book is a guide for Filipinas during the new normal and beyond “When you educate a woman, you set her free,” icon, author, and famous TV presenter Oprah Winfrey said. Throughout history, women, who were once deprived of reading and education, change the world with books in their hands....
After almost two years, local cinemas welcome moviegoers back This week, Filipinos in Metro Manila mark their return to the cinemas as protocols loosened, allowing them to see blockbuster films on huge screens and in surround sound with safety measures in mind, of course. How was it, you asked?...
A glimpse of Negrenses’ fight for freedom through the homes of the Generals Perhaps it wouldn’t be as stretch to say that among the most pivotal moment in Philippine history happened on June 12, 1898, when the Filipino’s quest for freedom was finally fulfilled. What many may not know much...
Avid Liongoren on presenting Filipino values with NCCA through local animated series ‘Heneral Tuna’ While country has seen its stories depicted and animated on the screen in the past years with works such as “Urduja” and “RPG Metanoia” and recent ones like “ Hayop Ka! ” and...
This mockumentary takes a deeper look at the Marites When there is a hot “tea” online, she’s the one to call. If there’s a need for the latest update in the neighborhood, she’s on top of the list. During the pandemic, a time when many businesses shifted to online operation, another piece...
You can even win plane tickets to Japan! If there is one country in every Filipino’s travel bucket list, that would be Japan. Known for its rich culture and tech innovation, the Land of the Rising Sun is a nation where the past and the future happily co-exist. And during the holiday season, it...
Salcedo Auctions brings the season’s best collection at a live and online auction For its annual year-end sale, Salcedo Auctions is presenting the best Philippine art scene has to offer with its showcase of masterpieces by distinct National Artists at the “Under The Tree: The Wish List.”...
The first series of ‘Living Legend: World-Renowned Filipinos’ will feature icons such as Tony winner Lea Salonga and international fashion designer Josie Natori In the past, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has been spotlighting Filipino culture and heritage through commemorative...
And other things you need to know before coming to movie houses The long wait is almost over as cinemas in Metro Manila are welcoming back moviegoers to enjoy the experience of witnessing films on big screens again. While this is huge for Filipino movie buffs, health and safety protocols must still...
