Puni is a traditional Filipino art of weaving coconut fronds or buri leaves by folding, plaiting, or braiding. Puni, meaning “to decorate or beautify,” has long been used in crafting palaspas (decorated palm fronds for Lent), as well as practical items like food containers (puso in Cebu) and...
It was a blast for hopeless romantic music fans at the Pinoy Playlist Music Festival (PPMF) 2024 when the Ryan Cayabyab Awards gave tribute to timeless Filipino music legends Celeste Legaspi and Odette Quesada at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC Arts Center. A TRUE ICON Celeste...
Legazpi Savings Bank (LSB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), is expanding its reach outside the Bicol region by more than doubling the number of its branches so it can serve more public school teachers nationwide. In a media briefing, LSB President Jerome B....
Philippine General Hospital Director Gerardo Legaspi confirmed that the emergency room has reached its full bed capacity, addressing concerns about overcrowding and long waiting times. Philippine General Hospital (Photo from University of the Philippines) In an interview with ABS-CBN's TeleRadyo...
Francis Deinmel Legaspi, a 10-year old student from Olongapo City, has won a gold medal for the Philippines in the 4th Copernicus International Math Olympiad held at Columbia University in New York, U.S.A from July 9 to 13, 2023. Francis Legaspi, 10, winner at the 4th Copernicus International...
BORN THIS WAY International internet sensation Bretman Rock is the new face of homegrown brand Bench “I didn’t find fashion. Fashion found me.” That was Bretman Rock’s answer as to how his journey in style began. His loud and non-binary way of dressing was founded at home with his...
Former child star Trina Legaspi, also known as Hopia, recently gave birth to her first child with husband Ryan Jarina. On Instagram, the actress introduced to the public her daughter by writing: "Last week at 5:09 pm, our lives changed forever! (face holding back tears emoji)." The 28-year-old said...
Cassy Legaspi is with Darren Espanto and his family in Japan. The Espantos are there to celebrate Darren's sister Lynelle's birthday. On Instagram, Darren shared a series of photos of them at a theme park. "Celebrating Lynelle’s 13th at the happiest place on Earth! Happy 13th Birthday, Nenen! I...
Carmina Villarroel took to social media Tuesday to say goodbye to her father, Regy Villarroel, who passed away at the age of 89. Posting a photo of her dad together with her mom Menchu via Instagram, she wrote, “Daddy Regy you’re reunited with Mommy Menchu. Your one and only. Your first and...
Visual artist Jonathan Joven presents blueprints of dream houses with his latest exhibit ‘Not to Scale’ HOUSE OF INNOVATION From left: Intention , acrylic, ink, and oil on repurposed tracing paper on canvas, 2022; Carefully Planned , acrylic, ink, and oil on repurposed tracing paper on...
Are we resilient enough to stave off any possible Covid-19 surge in May? Experts said yes. In a webinar held by the University of the Philippines (UP) on Friday, April 22, various health experts said that the country will be “able to handle” the possible Covid-19 reemergence in case it happens....
Artist Mikiboy Pama creates portraits of devastation and reminds us that the artist and his or her artwork should be active parts of change Babylonian Conspiracy, Mixed media on canvas, 2021 ‘We can’t deny the reality. The main issue today is climate change. This is what’s happening.’ For...
