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Quezon City set to become Asia’s major medical and wellness tourism hub
As one of Asia’s fastest growing urban centers, Quezon City also stakes its claim as one of the most livable cities, with standards that can be at par with any metropolitan area in the region....
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A passion for fashion from Manila to La La Land
Besides the realms of musical theater and beauty pageants, Filipinos have also been gaining a foothold in fashion around the globe. Think Josie Natori, Monique Lhuillier and Michael Cinco whose...
View Article‘Art of Wisdom’ at Yuchengco Museum
“Art is an expression of feeling, belief, and life experiences. Wisdom is the quality of having experience, knowledge and good judgment.” Thus said artist Mon Coloma who shares his art and expresses...
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Tondo through the eyes of a visual artist
Thirty-six new works by visual artist Ciron Señeres are on exhibit since June 21 until July 23 at the Pasilyo Vicente Manansala (2F Hallway Gallery) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)....
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Ateneo’s Aleron bests choirs from Europe, South America in German competition
All-male Filipino choir Aleron bested choirs from Europe and South America to win First Place garnering a Gold Certificate in the international Förderkreis Internationale Chortage Mainhausen in...
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Rich harvest of unbridled creativity in ‘Virgin Labfest Anthology 3’
Virgin Labfest, a tri-project of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, its resident theater company Tanghalang Pilipino and playwright group The Writer’s Bloc Inc., dedicates this year’s theater...
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REP restages ‘The Glitter Trap’
Repertory Philippines restages its magical masterpiece “The Glitter Trap” on August 20 at Circuit Makati giving chance to live show aficionados who may have missed the initial staging to enjoy the...
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A salutation to modern Filipino heroes
To say that Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) keep not only their families but also the Philippine economy afloat is an understatement. In 2016 alone, the hardworking OFWs were recorded to have remitted...
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Abi Portillo on the frills and thrills of a 21st-century Filipina
CARLA BIANCA RAVANES-HIGHAM Without a doubt, Abi Portillo is a force of a nature. Her dark curls, boisterous life, and tanned skin reflects a woman whose life is filled with adventures. Having known...
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UP fair highlights green advocacy, importance of farming
Earthday Jam president Lou Bonnevie with the UP StreetDance Club UP’s most iconic spot, Sunken Garden, was filled with nature lovers, music enthusiasts, students, government and private sector...
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Of women and urban gardening
TESSA MAURICIO -ARRIOLA The women of socio-civic group Quezon City Chamberette, Inc.—who showed me the importance of lending a hand to the less fortunate in the community through my growing up...
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Nick Lizaso: CCP’s new main man
The late American writer, activist and feminist Betty Friedan once said, “Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” Her insight may well be the best description for Arsenio...
View Article2nd ‘Cinemansanas’ now open applications
A jam-packed second edition of “Pixelworx: Cinemansanas” awaits film artists all over the country. Among the highlights are Masterclass sessions with award-winning director Brillante Mendoza, a digital...
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Dance on social issues to debut in Manila
The rights of indigenous people to use their ancestral land and the issues of mining and its harmful effects on the natural environment are at the center of Mulat: Ang Hindi Sinukuan sa Arayat, a dance...
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Choreographer Eisa Jocson’s ‘Your Highness’ to premiere in PH
Eisa Jocson’s newest creation, “Your Highness” will have its world premiere on July 27, 8 pm, and July 28, 3 and 8 pm, respectively, at the CCP Little Theater. Thereafter, it will be performed at...
View ArticleJanos dela Cruz’ visual journal
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) opens exhibit offering for July with Janos dela Cruz’ “A Visual Journal” on view at the NCCA Gallery in Intramuros, Manila until July 30. A...
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Bugaoan, Yamagata, Lluch define life through solo exhibits
The adage “Life is what you make it,” has been around since time immemorial but what really defines life? For the whole month of July, Artinformal gallery presents three artists exploring ideas of the...
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Two views, one modern capsule
Young creative couple Soleil Ignacio and Kris Abrigo collaborate for exclusive collection While their styles as well as their chosen media differ, visual artists Soleil Ignacio and Kris Abrigo...
View Article‘Philippine Cookery: From Heart to Platter’ wins Best Cookbook Award
Not only is Filipino cuisine conquering the palates of the world. Even a cookbook of native dishes has been hailed as the best in the realm of cookery. Winning honors for the Philippines is Chef Tatung...
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Camille Cabrera out to fulfill the entrepreneurial dream
CARLA BIANCA RAVANES-HIGHAM When I was in college, there was this one classmate who always blew everyone away with what he wanted to do after college: he wanted to be his own boss. A young man calling...
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