Arts and Entertainment
Veteran showbiz reporter Dumaual writes 30
July 6, 2023, 2:05 am
MANILA – Veteran showbiz reporter Mario Dumaual passed away on July 5 at 8:01 a.m., his family had announced. He was earlier hospitalized due to heart attack, and died due to septic shock -- a complication during his recovery. Dumaual would have turned 65 on July 31. "Papa was strong, he kept… Read More
Filipino K-pop fans to get free ‘K-space’ for 4 days in July
July 1, 2023, 5:00 pm
MANILA – A space where Filipino fandoms can hold watch parties and K-pop-related events will be open for free every Friday in July 2023 at the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines. The “K-space,” to be located at the KCC multipurpose hall in Taguig City, is part of the… Read More
Arts, culture exhibit keeps essence of Filipino society - Legarda
June 30, 2023, 5:34 pm
MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Friday cited the importance of protecting and showcasing the Philippines’ cultural richness through an intercultural exchange in the empowerment of every community in the country. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Homecoming… Read More
PH’s biggest bonsai exhibit opens in Manila
June 11, 2023, 11:41 am
MANILA— The Philippines’ biggest bonsai exhibit opened in Manila on Saturday, bringing in over 400 local and foreign delegates. The bonsai event, where about 300 show-quality trees are on display, commemorates the Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention (ASPAC), the Asia Pacific Bonsai… Read More
‘Sarimanok in minhwa’: PH folklore, Korean art fusion
February 23, 2023, 4:14 pm
MANILA – Cultural ties between the Philippines and South Korea continue to flourish with a number of Korean exhibits and workshops introducing Korean art to Filipinos. Last week, the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) partnered with the National Museum of the Philippines to host a… Read More
Solon seeks stronger promotion of arts and culture
February 22, 2023, 6:00 pm
MANILA – Camarines Sur 2nd District Rep. Gabriel Bordado Jr. on Wednesday underscored the importance of art to Filipinos, saying it plays a valuable role in strengthening “our sense of nationalism.” As the country celebrates National Arts Month, he said the government should gear up to… Read More
Inmates' artworks featured in Nat'l Arts Month celebration
February 8, 2023, 8:16 pm
CITY OF CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro – Artworks by persons deprived of liberty (PDL) from the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm (SPPF) will be displayed in the town plaza of Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro province as part of the National Arts Month celebration this February. "In every artistic… Read More
PMPC names PTV anchor Best Male Newscaster
January 30, 2023, 7:08 pm
MANILA – People's Television Network (PTV) anchor Joee Guilas was adjudged Best Male Newscaster at the PMPC 35th Star Awards for TV held last Saturday. Guilas is the first from the government sector to win in that category in the 35 years of the Star Awards, according to Philippine Movie Press… Read More
Biz group pushes for Jose Mari Chan’s nomination as nat'l artist
December 14, 2022, 7:57 pm
MANILA – The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) on Wednesday bestowed on music icon and top sugar businessman Jose Mari Chan the “FFCCCII Lifetime Achievement Award” during the “Pandesal Forum” in Quezon City. The FFCCCII Lifetime Award for… Read More
Japanese floral art Ikebana spreads in Manila
December 3, 2022, 9:49 am
MANILA – From the process of carefully curating what flowers and leaves to use down to the philosophy that brings the pieces into one structured floral art, just about anything related to Ikebana brings anyone closer to nature. This is one of the reasons Maria Theresa Calunsod, president of the… Read More
China holds 'museum night,' celebrates ancient trade ties with PH
November 24, 2022, 8:25 am
MANILA – China continues to push for more people-to-people and cultural exchanges with the Philippines. Celebrating the ancient trade ties between the two countries, the Chinese Embassy in Manila held a "museum night" Wednesday, with Ambassador Huang Xilian touring the Ayala Museum exhibit… Read More
PH jeepney, culture shine at ASEAN Festival in Kenya
November 22, 2022, 9:06 pm
MANILA – The Philippine culture and food were put on spotlight at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Festival in Kenya last week. The Philippine Embassy in Nairobi, as part of the ASEAN Nairobi Committee (ANC), joined the Embassies/High Commission of Indonesia, Malaysia, and… Read More
What the thriving P-pop scene can learn from K-pop success
November 16, 2022, 6:57 pm
SEOUL, South Korea – P-Pop (Pinoy popular music) idol groups are on the rise with SB19, BINI, BGYO, MNL48 and ALAMAT, to name a few, paving the way for the game-changing genre in the country. It is trendy, catchy, and visually appealing to resonate with its relatively young fanbase but beyond… Read More
APO Hiking Society’s Danny Javier dies at 75
November 1, 2022, 9:19 am
MANILA – Singer-songwriter Daniel “Danny” Javier of the popular trio, APO Hiking Society has passed away. He was 75. This was confirmed by Javier's daughter Justine Javier Long on Monday, who said he died from "complications due to his prolonged illnesses." “In life, as in his death, our… Read More
France, PH highlight 'diversity' in 75th year of diplomatic ties
October 18, 2022, 8:32 pm
MANILA – France and the Philippines are set to feature arts, culture, and cuisine as they highlight the "diversity" of their 75-year-old relations from October to January 2023. In a presser on Tuesday, French Ambassador to the Philippines Michèle Boccoz and Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary… Read More
EU brings free European films to Iloilo
October 4, 2022, 4:47 pm
MANILA – The European Union (EU) Delegation to the Philippines is bringing free European films to Iloilo under its Cine Europa film festival from Oct. 5 to 13. The fest started on September 14 in Manila and runs until the end of October, going hybrid this year as it also sets foot in Cebu City… Read More
Pacific Alliance movie fest: Catch free films this September
September 16, 2022, 11:53 am
MANILA – Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Singapore are set to screen seven films, capturing their traditions and culture at the September Pacific Alliance Movie Nights next week. The Embassies of Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Singapore in the Philippines, in partnership with Red Carpet Cinema… Read More
Korean culture fest opens for Filipinos
September 10, 2022, 7:24 pm
MANILA – Seoul on Saturday launched a Korean cultural festival in Makati City to allow Filipinos to experience Chuseok or Korean Thanksgiving Day. The event, dubbed as Korea Festival 2022, will run from September 10 to 11 at Glorietta in Makati. The Korean Embassy in Manila said the event aims… Read More
Spanish envoy hails EU theater play's 'universal' plot
August 28, 2022, 5:39 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Spanish Charge d’ Affaires Carmela Barcia said Felix Lope de Vega Carpio’s play “Fuente Ovejuna” which was staged at Saint Louis University here on Saturday has a plot that applies to the present day. The play is part of the Teatro Europa, the annual theater festival… Read More
Concert set for OPM Week
July 13, 2022, 1:21 pm
MANILA – In observance of the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) Week every fourth week of July, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) will organize a "Concert at the Park" at 6 p.m. on July 24. "This is an open-air activity. We will showcase different genres of music. Kundiman,… Read More
