Setting a larger stage for Pinoy music Saying that Filipinos are talented music artists is pretty much an understatement. Music is deeply part of our culture, from the indigenous chanting to our undeniable (and maybe sometimes unbearable?) love for karaoke and birit songs. Through the years local...
From tribal tattoos to indigenous materials used in clothing, Filipino symbols and traditions are replete not just with meaning but with beauty When I was a little girl, one of the (very few) highlights of my life was the yearly Pintados festival, where dancers and performers from all over my...
We need answers! After its hilarious Ms. Hurt campaign , Orocan congratulates the Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz with a message that hits back to its fellow brands asking why they only supported the athlete now after her victory. Hidilyn Diaz and Orocan's latest post (Photos form @olympics and...
Add these films to your binge-watch list Mark your calendars as Filipino movies are coming to Netflix on Aug. 15, 2021. The streaming platform adds Jerrold Tarog's "Bliss" and Baby Ruth Villarama's "Sunday Beauty Queen" to its wide media library. "Bliss" and "Sunday Beauty Queen" Released in 2017,...
The Manila Bulletin's July 27, 2021 issue on Hidilyn Diaz's historic Olympic win gets the artist's attention  As one of the leading newspapers in the Philippines, the Manila Bulletin has been true to its mission of informing, inspiring, and empowering the nation through its stories. It...
Artists and empowered Filipino women celebrate the victory of the Pinay weightlifter An Olympics history has been made for the Philippines as weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz snagged not just one but two gold medals on July 26, 2021, a first in the 97 years of the country joining the highly-prestigious...
The 'Marimar,' 'Sailor Moon,' and the '90s matinee idol references are so on point For lack of better words, the best way to describe the contents of the Instagram page The 90s Kabaklaan (@90skabaklaan) would be "NSFW for cis folks." But if they are up for any thing that is all about '90s Filipino...
You call the shots in this first-ever fan-powered online show Concerts, live sessions, and music festivals—these are some of the things the pandemic has taken away from many music fans. Although music can still be felt privately through our devices, nothing beats the experience of seeing it...
The next world-changing Filipino innovator could be you Since 2013, the Lexus Design Award (LDA) has been putting Filipino innovative design and ideas to the global stage. The competition aims to provide an opportunity to creators by partnering them with world-famous design mentors to create...
While it is often soiled, a source of great pollution, and congested, there is still beauty in urban areas like Manila, especially during nighttime. That's when the metro comes to life and brings something that cannot be found in rural places. There's warmth in its bright lights. It's beats lure...
A special edition for these extraordinary times Art in the Park Online returns on July 25 to Aug. 1, 2021 for an anniversary special edition. The eight-day online fair will feature over 10,000 artworks from 62 galleries, four special exhibits, and a variety of special online activities. Art in the...
Canon Philippines has released a statement about the issue but it looks like people aren't happy about it (Photo from Unsplash) Canon Philippines, best known for its cameras, is under fire after releasing a campaign featuring an all-male ambassador lineup, dubbed "Crusader of Light" brand...
