Today’s Deed
J Likha YatcoOvermorrow (noun) (obs) (archaic) (biblical) o-ver-mor-row The day after tomorrow. This archaic and now obsolete word appears in the Bible and few times in ancient literature. “Every year...
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Rio Alma launches 20th poetry book
Attendees pose with the National Artists led by Virgilio Almario and speakers present at the book launching No rain or traffic hindered the launching of National Artist for Literature Virgilio...
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Asean textile exhibited at NCCA
Traditional attires from Malaysia and Thailand Woven Identities: Clothing Traditions of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), a travelling textile exhibit featuring the various clothing...
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Mesmerizing drums
ROSALINDA L. OROSARosalinda L. Orosa The “Taiko Effect, Drums of Change” from Japan opened at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) main theater with Aisaku Yokogawa, who has lived in our...
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Beyond boxing
KATRINA STUART SANTIAGOKATRINA STUART SANTIAGO On the day this column comes out, we will know whether or not Manny Pacquiao will win what has been called “The Fight of the Century” against Floyd...
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When fans cry for blood
Conrad Cariño Sports ColumnistThe megabouts of boxing Fans cry for blood. The protagonists fight like there is no tomorrow. One emerges victorious. The other is vanquished. And the often-brutal...
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The ‘Fight of the Century’ is finally upon us
ED C. TOLENTINO Sports ColumnistSome six years after it was first proposed, the dream match undefeated American Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and Filipino ring icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao will finally...
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Mama, the rock star
CARLA BIANCA V. RAVANES CARLA BIANCA V. RAVANES WHEN I was younger, people would often tell me that you would get to a certain age when your mom becomes more than just an authority figure, she actually...
View ArticleLoyal merchants recognized by Ayala Malls
SINCE 1988, Ayala Malls has become one of the largest premier shopping retailers in the country, thus, an indelible influence in redefining the retail landscape. But this is not simply a feat achieved...
View ArticlePhilippines conquers the Venice Biennale
VENICE, Italy: The Philippines triumphantly returned to the Venice Biennale after 51 years of absence in the oldest and most prestigious contemporary art exhibition in the world. It opened its doors to...
View ArticleChildren of war in Jun de Leon’s lens
IN war, even if battles are won, there are no victors. There is no honor or glory when the most innocent become victims of war. Through his lens, Jun de Leon tries to capture the haunted faces children...
View ArticleGrandfather’s Lomi
Jose Jason L. Chancoco(After “My Father’s House”) Looking for lunch one day I decided to make good of a promise. You see, our washing machine broke down and I learned that there’s a hardware store that...
View ArticleUST hosts gathering of museums
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Museum and the University Museum and Collections (UMAC) International Council on Museums (ICOM) will hold the 15th Annual Conference of University Museum and...
View ArticleAmbassadors for IP rights
The National Book Development Board (NBDB), led by its executive director Graciela Cayton, along with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHIL), Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF)...
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Sunico’s endless feats
ROSALINDA L. OROSA Rosalinda L. Orosa Raul Sunico’s last gala concert (herewith reviewed) was followed by another at the Insular Life auditorium under the auspices of music patron Vicky Zubiri. At the...
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Pre-dating comedic infidelity
KATRINA STUART SANTIAGO KATRINA STUART SANTIAGO Of the many theater genres that we try to stage in the Philippines, it is the comedy that rarely resonates. There is a truth to every production that we...
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A mother to Philippine arts and culture
EUDEN VALDEZ, STAFF WRITER “Rosalinda Orosa has seen them all—the great singers of world, the Broadway stage stars, the superb musicians of Europe, and of course, our very own wonderful singers,...
View ArticleAteneo Grade School Batch ’65 celebrates Golden anniversary on May 31
AFTER 50 years, Ateneans who graduated from grade school in 1965 gather once more in a historic celebration at the Ateneo Grade School grounds on May 31 to relive fond memories with the theme , “...
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Toym Imao, ‘Voltes V’ and the ills of Martial Law
HARMONY VALDOZ STAFF WRITERLast, Lost, Lust For Four Forgotten episodes, a 13-feet artwork inspired by the Imao’s childhood love for Japanese animation Voltes V and his anger over its cancellation;...
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O.O. gets longest applause ever given a conductor
Rosalinda L. Orosa Despite the detailed explanation in the program notes on Part’s Fratres (Brothers) for strings and percussion, the composition sounded like a study, an etude in dynamics,...
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