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Writers, groups paytribute to poet Ayala
CREATIVE writers and literary organizations on social media are expressing grief over and paying homage to Tita Lacambra-Ayala, the Ilocos-born, Davao City-based poet and visual artist who died of...
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PH Showbiz welcomes home ‘a dear, dear friend’
Exactly a month and a day since former Senator Bong Revilla was acquitted of plunder by the Sandigan Bayan and released from detention at Camp Crame, he joyfully found himself back in the arms of his...
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Love and marriage put to the ultimate test
The four-and-a-half-year incarceration of Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and eventual acquittal in December 2018 is more than just a story of a man wrongly accused and set free by the truth. It is more than...
View ArticleLPT conducts acting workshop for ensembles
Contemporary performance company Langgam Performance Troupe (LPT) presents its second acting module offering, “Bodies as One,” a whole-day physical theater workshop designed specifically for ensemble...
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Exhibition celebrates Brocka and Bernal
A special exhibition that features the interesting lives and impressive works of Philippine National Artists for Film Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal marks an early celebration of the Philippine...
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NCCA fetes artistic excellence in ‘Ani ng Sining 2019’
National Arts Month opening ceremonies in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao Filipino artistry and creative genius are once again recognized as the whole nation celebrates National Arts Month (NAM). National...
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The life of Benilde in a musical
“Br. Benilde,” a theatrical showcase of the extraordinary life, works, and principles of the French educator and saint, is set to be shown on Wednesdays to Saturdays, from January 23 to 26, 30 to 31,...
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Is it all imaginary?
Filipinos have a knack for comedy. They joke about their struggles and laugh about difficult situations as a way to get by them. But when things become too absurd, where do they draw the line between...
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Classic children tale comes alive on stage
How does one become “real?” This is the central question that the musical “Manikang Kuneho” explores. Adapted from Margery Williams’s timeless classic, “The Velveteen Rabbit,” Manikang Kuneho is the...
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Rest assured the best is yet to come
CARLA BIANCA RAVANES-HIGHAMThe past week my social media feed has been filtered with interesting collages of my friend and family’s photos showcasing how much they have “grown” in the past year. For...
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‘Pacquiao versus Broner’ airs free on GMA today
Philippine pride, Pambansang Kamao Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, returns to fight in the United States after two years to defend his WBA Welterweight belt from American challenger Adrien “The Problem”...
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More exciting Manila FAME set for April
Increased orders leave renewed vibe for exhibitors and buyers Export orders during the 68th edition of Manila FAME in October 2018 increased by 21.79 percent compared to the show that happened on the...
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Whitney Thore is fat, happy and proud
Three weeks into the new year, most people who resolved that 2019 is the year they will finally get fit and healthy should still be on track. After all, gyms everywhere are still packed at all hours,...
View ArticleNCCA, MTRCB join forces for Filipino cinema
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on January 16 to strengthen the...
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Manila Symphony Orchestra takes a bow with ‘The Titan’
THE Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) ends their season with a bang in “The Titan.” Their Season Finale concert will be held on January 30, 8 p.m. at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Main...
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Bohol earthquake survivors start over with new homes
It’s been five years since a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the province of Bohol and left thousands of families homeless and grieving for the loss of lives of their kin and friends. For the first...
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Sparking joy as told by my mother
CARLA BIANCA RAVANES-HIGHAMA few years ago, I recall a friend of mine raving about “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” Back then I found it quite odd for a trend to be so focused on tidying up and...
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CCP’s ‘Pasinaya’ upsized
If fans think Pasinaya, the country’s largest multi-arts festival, cannot get any bigger, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will prove them wrong. To begin with, this year’s Pasinaya Open...
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Ricardo Cepeda and Marina Benipayo talk opportunities for couples
With the Philippines dubbed as the “texting capital of the world,” spouses Brick and Leila Agcopra reasonably decided to start a prepaid load business in 2011. Powered by its own propriety self-loading...
View ArticleMind the Love
BY STVENSON GEORGE TUPAS 4:51 p.m. Standing behind the yellow line, Every commuter minds the gap between The platform and the train, scared to fall To the yawning crater of gravel. Lysa’s first time To...
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