Preparations for ‘Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino’ in full swing
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), led by its chairman, National Artist Virgilio Almario and Executive Director Rico Pableo, Jr., in partnership with Philippine Educational...
View ArticlePPO performs in Bocaue
FRESH from its outreach concerts in the provinces of San Jose de Buenavista and Pandan in Antique, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra immediately took the stage of St. Martin of Tours-Poblacion in...
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Pianist Inna Montesclaros in solo recital for charity
London-based Filipina pianist Inna Montesclaros will give a solo piano recital titled “Classics for a Cause” on July 28. Presented by the Lamdag Foundation for Women’s Project, Inc. in cooperation with...
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Young bands shine in initial Dwelo auditions
Let the duels begin. Following its launch in June, “Dwelo! 2019: The Battle for the Best Original Artists” is off to a rousing start. Its initial line-up of auditioning bands revealed there is a lot...
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Monica Alvarez risks it all for love
CARLA BIANCA RAVANES-HIGHAMHave you ever risked it all for love? And by risking it all, I do not mean merely making the first move but rather giving up everything you know for a chance at that huge,...
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The Eddys honors ‘unsung heroes’ of PH Cinema with ‘Parangal sa Sangdaan’
Entertainment editors’ group joins the movie industry’s centennial celebrations with tribute segment at tonight’s awards ceremonies The annual Eddys or Entertainment Editors’ Choice is devoting a...
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Shooting the Zombie Apocalypse
(Image by Kelly Ramos)First of two parts THOM is a theater major. His father doesn’t approve. He’s a businessman, Thom’s father. He only cares about making money. Thom shows his father the sales...
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Pioneering indie film festival harvests honor on milestone year
Since its debut in 2005, the Cinemalaya Film Festival has churned countless independent films that reaped honors both here and abroad, becoming the springboard of new movie directors and actors for a...
View ArticleNCCA ready to accept curatorial proposals for 2020 Venice Biennale
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), led by its Chairman and the Commissioner of the Philippine Pavilion, National Artist Virgilio Almario, opens submission of curatorial proposals...
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DLS-CSB stages Florentino’s ‘Cadaver’
Theater Arts Program students and Teatro 77 of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde stage Alberto Florentino’s “Cadaver” starting July 24 at the College’s Black Box Theater. Alex FarralesThe play won...
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Egay Lising’s ‘gestural abstract’
‘No Time For Complains,’ mixed media, 24×24 (2019)“When I look at Egay Lising’s paintings, I am immediately drawn into the physical nature of the works,” noted guest curator Gord Snyder. An exhibition...
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Conchitina Bernardo: From art student to bona fide artist
Poignant portraits of endangered species of birds and her “spirit animal, deer; canvasses that bloom with her favorite flower, hydrangea; and her signature graphite, copper, bronze, gold and silver...
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Authentic partnership, according to Joe and Leni Bantiling
CARLA BIANCA RAVANES-HIGHAMA favorite quirky saying of mine is often accompanied with a split screen photo of a couple in the early days of their marriage standing by a car and in the latter days of...
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Celebrities define lifetime partnerships in ‘Kaakbay’
Piolo, Iñigo, Enchong, Matteo and Charo get deep in personal campaign A set of videos showing the lives of some of the country’s most popular celebrities is at the center of a campaign called “Kaakbay:...
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Shooting the Zombie Apocalypse
(Image by Kelly Ramos)Last of two parts MAYBE he should drop the acting thing altogether. He can be honest with himself. The white man was actually a blessing. His teeth were grinding even before Leo...
View ArticleThe shorts of ‘Sine Kabataan’
In addition to feature films, a collection of short films created by young filmmakers will be screened across cinemas nationwide as part of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019. Under the category “Sine...
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Celebrating 100 years of Philippine Cinema with Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino
It may be the youngest artform in the Philippines, but there can be no doubt that the moving pictures of the silver screen that is film has evolved into the most popular creative expression of all....
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PH entry to Quebec fest stages fund-raising shows
Be Our Guest Theatricals, in partnership with BGC Arts Center and Erehwon Center for the Arts, is set to bring Eljay Castro Deldoc’s fundraising show, “13th of September.” This a reimagination of Lanie...
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Intramuros as a creative hub
The Manila Times hails top ‘Intramuros on Canvas’ works The Manila Times on-the-spot painting project-turned-extensive exhibit, “Intramuros on Canvas,” has happily discovered future masters among the...
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Temporary goodbyes
CARLA BIANCA RAVANES-HIGHAMOf all my favorite Disney movies (yes, there is more than just one), the one closest to my heart is “Inside Out” because it deals with a topic that is often difficult to...
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