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Virgilio Castillo

Goodbye, my dear friend

You know I struggled to call you a dear friend. You had been once to me, but that was long ago. I don’t even...

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How the “OMOCHA” Japanese Toys Exhibition is bridging cultures through the art of play

A captivating fusion of culture, creativity, and connection came to life as the traveling exhibition “OMOCHA: Japanese Toys Today” made its vibrant debut in the Philippines. Organized by the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM), this showcase traces the remarkable evolution of Japanese toys, known as “omocha” (玩具), from their traditional roots...

The ‘virgin’ playwrights of VLF XXI bravely unwrap humanity’s innate desire for acceptance

Translating the intricate language of the human soul into words requires an insurmountable amount of dedication and courage. The process is not for the faint-hearted, as it often makes writers shed blood, sweat, and tears for simply wishing to execute a vision that has been haunting them...

MSO celebrates eight decades of Filipino-American friendship with “Liberation” concert at MET

As part of its Centennial Season, the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) commemorates a landmark event in both Philippine history. Eighty years ago, on July 5, 1946, following the inauguration of the Republic of the Philippines, the MSO presented a Gala Symphony Concert at the Rizal Memorial Stadium...