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Artists Lead Sorsogon City Edition of Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk

Sorsogon City, Philippines – The Kurit-Lagting Art Collective, in partnership with Delta Beta Omega (DBO), and the Concerned Artists of the Philippines Bicol Chapter (CAP Bicol), will spearhead the Sorsogon City leg of Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 3:00 PM...

37th Gawad Alternatibo ignites new narratives with Pasiklab

Championing the best of Filipino alternative storytelling, the Gawad Alternatibo Para sa Pelikula at Video returns this 2025 to spark curiosity, creativity, and conversations with its theme Pasiklab. Established in 1987, Gawad Alternatibo is the longest film competition in the country and Asia, harvesting the...

History Takes Center Stage at MOA as TBA Studios Unveils Quezon

The day opened inside IKEA Philippines, where unsuspecting shoppers suddenly became part of a live historical reenactment. Dressed in full period costume, Jericho Rosales—portraying President Manuel L. Quezon—and Mon Confiado as General Emilio Aguinaldo led their co-stars in a dramatic sequence that blurred...

Cinemalaya sails to bigger and better shores with new venue partners this October

For the 21st edition of Cinemalaya, the pioneering independent film festival returns with the theme “Layag: sa Alon, Hangin, at Unos”, turning the big screen into a reflection of brave and persevering Filipino stories. Ten full-length films and ten short film entries are...

Tchaikovsky comes to Manila: MSO presents “Dancing with Tchaikovsky”

Presented by the MSO Foundation Inc. and Standard Insurance, in partnership with EastWest Bank, Tchaikovsky’s timeless melodies come to life in this concert, featuring the Festival Coronation March, Rococo Variations for Cello and Orchestra, and a suite from the ballet Sleeping Beauty. MSJO-Standard...

Decoding K-pop Fandom Lingo—From Stan to Sasaeng (and Everything In Between)

Lost in Translation? Not Anymore! When you first enter K-pop fandom, it can feel like learning a new dialect. Suddenly everyone’s saying things like “omg he’s my bias, but her aegyo is killing me, ISTG!” and you’re scratching your head. Don’t worry, naiintindihan namin. We’ve...

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I, me, mine: Master of Fine Arts students express themselves in photos and mixed media

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Lukáš Sommer performs in the Philippines to remember Czech Liberation Day

Melodies of each note echoing in the room, the intricate finger style that transposes from one note to another and the passion burning in...