Is it time to duel at the Olympics? All eyes are on Japan as the world's champions battle it out at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. While everyone is high with adrenaline and excited to see who will bring home the gold, a netizen is on a mission to be heard as she petitions to make the "Yu-Gi-Oh!"...
A better way to use face shields? We all have those nights when we just can't get a good sleep. Either we aren't just sleepy enough or our mind is just somewhere else. The best way to shake it off is to have a warm glass of milk or to just tire yourself out. For Je Armie Mondragon, an artist from...
Artist Chalk Zaldivar's latest exhibit features gravestones engraved with statements such as 'Pansexual, scientific name ng malandi' and 'Hindi naghihirap ang babaeng may suso ' Filipino artist Chalk Zaldivar is being criticized for his latest series of works. His exhibit, dubbed " Itaga Mo Sa Bato...
Inter-imperialist conflict Pete Jimenez’s ongoing show at the Ateneo Gallery has a straightforward message. The title, “Islands for Sale,” pretty much screams: West Philippine Sea (or South China Sea). Still, Jimenez, known for creating gargantuan sculptures from resurrected junkshop finds,...
He stars in PETA’s 'Rak of Aegis' streaming worldwide Pepe Herrera The creative industry has greatly suffered with show cancellations, projects being shelved, and loss of income. How does the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) survive the COVID-19 pandemic and the confusing...
July 29 is certainly a day fit for a princess Anne Hathaway as Princess Mia; and Princess Diana in her wedding day Once upon a time, well, July 29, 1981 to be exact, the world saw a fairytale come to life. It was a historic day that turned a lady into a princess. That date marked the beginning of...
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...
