The daughter of former President Manuel Quezon passed away at the age of 100 Maria Zeneida Quezon-Avanceña (Image credit: Raoul Wallenberg Foundation) Maria Zeneida Quezon-Avanceña, the last surviving daughter of former President Manuel Quezon, passed away on July 12, 2021. News about her demise...
Angel Cacnio in one of his exhibits for the NCCA Gallery in 2016 (Photo from NCCA Twitter account) Multi-awarded Filipino artist Angel Cacnio succumbed to pneumonia on July 13, 2021, at age 90. News of his death was announced by his son, sculptor Ferdinand Cacnio, through a Facebook post . "Angel...
A most luminous star Celia Diaz Laurel (Photo from her Facebook page) The Philippine art scene mourns the passing of Celia Diaz Laurel last July 12, 2021, due to stroke. Apart from being the wife of former Vice President of the Philippines, the late Salvador Laurel, Celia was known for her love for...
Illustrator and designer Raxenne Maniquiz's art can now be seen on your favorite lipstick tube Global beauty brand MAC Cosmetics highlights the artworks of Filipino illustrator Raxenne Maniquiz on its latest lipstick line Wander.Lust, which is inspired by 21 cities around Asia. MAC Wander.Lust line...
The late Eddie Garcia and Tony Mabesa--two legends of Philippine cinema--will be among the artists who will be bestowed with this year's "Ani ng Dangal" award, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) announced. The late Eddie Garcia (left) and Tony Mabesa (File photo) The Ani ng...
Better to include his songs to your next solo bedroom party Paolo Melendez As OPM icon Gary Valenciano said, "Healing can happen anytime when it comes to music." While it doesn't physically cure anything—or maybe there just isn’t enough scientific evidence to prove otherwise—many find comfort...
Multi-awarded painter Norberto Carating on art, anxiety, and growing up at the National Bilibid Prison Reservation With reports from Devi de Veyra If life were a Norberto Carating painting, it would be just as it is—full of bold colors, vibrant textures, and strong, visceral emotions. The artist...
This Filipino short film gets attention in European film festivals Still from 'Ari Kris' Streaming shows and movies online has been an escape for many, even before the pandemic became part of our lives. And after months in solitude, it has become a form of therapy for many to fight that...
A dispersion of individuality and personality through art Ian Inoy and Pat Frades Much like how art is made in multiple mediums, its creators are also products of different pathways of life. Though their works have a united goal—to bring beauty to the world and inspire others—getting there is a...
Not sure about it? Let Nespresso Talents 2021 Filipino champions convince you Through 100 years of Philippine cinema, Filipino viewers have marveled on the talent and craftsmanship of local filmmakers as they present stories through reels flashed on horizontal big screens. Seeing movies in that...
Here's a new romcom to add to your binge-watch list Piolo Pascual and Alessandra de Rossi (Photo from Netflix) If you love rom-com flicks such as " Kita Kita " and "Through Night and Day," then Netflix's upcoming Filipino movie is definitely right up your alley. Dubbed as "My Amanda," the film...
Korean creatives share their secrets in making successful series We sat down for a three-hour webinar organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines on June 30. It was entitled “Rediscover the Korean Creative Industry: A webinar on K-Drama...
