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Galleria Duemila celebrates 50 years with a masters collection

December 5, 1975 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of Galleria Duemila, the longest-running art gallery in the Philippines today. Many of the illustrious thirty-seven artists featured in AVANTI, SEMPRE AVANTI / FORWARD, ALWAYS FORWARD represent symbiotic relationships that blossomed into life-long friendships with Silvana...

Loida Nicolas Lewis releases new book on aging gracefully

Filipino American Philanthropist and Author of “Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?” now in her 80’s, shares her wealth of wisdom on how to look and feel younger at any age. December 1, 2025 (Manila, Philippines) – Loida Nicolas Lewis, renowned Filipino American...

NBDB, Filipino Critics Circle unveil the finalists for 43rd National Book Awards

Manila, Philippines — The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC) have announced the finalists of the 43rd annual National Book Awards (NBA), which honors the most outstanding books written, designed, and published in the Philippines. For the 43rd cycle,...

How the baro transformed into the garment of Filipino identity

Every piña fiber, abacá, and jusi fabric woven into a barong Filipino carries the struggles of being acknowledged as the Philippine national dress for men. Along with them, the nation’s fight for acceptance and freedom is reflected in patterns drenched in Philippine culture and tradition.  “The barong Filipino overcame...

A beacon of faith: CCP’s parol-inspired facade lights the way to Simbang Gabi

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) ushers in the Christmas season by illuminating the iconic facade of its Main Building with a striking Lubenas parol from Pampanga alongside a belen logo, forming a centerpiece that embodies the enduring spirit of the Christmas...

A Filipino sarsuela in “Panunuluyan: A Musical Journey of Faith and Giving”

Taguig City, Philippines — Panunuluyan: A Musical Journey of Faith and Giving brings to life a cherished Filipino Christmas tradition that retells the journey of Joseph and Mary in search of shelter on the night of Christ’s birth. Presented as a Filipino sarsuela,...

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How español is Filipino? A Talk on Spanish words in Filipino languages at Instituto Cervantes

On February 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., the Intramuros branch of Instituto Cervantes in Manila will hold the inaugural talk of the lecture series Charlas...

Puregold CinePanalo announces top 20 Student Shorts finalists for 2026 festival run

Puregold CinePanalo, currently on its third iteration, has unveiled the top 20 student short films culled from an impressive pool of 267 submissions nationwide....

Film educator maps career pathways at LPU multimedia seminar

The Philippine film and video industry is often viewed through a lens of glamour, yet for aspiring creators, the path from the classroom to...

Ateneo Press, journal titles find a new home in the Manila City Library 

Building on initial talks with the Ateneo de Manila Press, the Manila City Library is set to carry a broad collection of books—from fiction,...