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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,...
The design trends set to supercharge Filipino creativity in 2026
The creative economy contributed an estimated 7.3 percent of the Philippines’ GDP in 2024 according to the Philippine Statistics Authority to highlight the growing role of creativity in business and culture. Filipino brands and creators are challenged to adapt without losing the authenticity...
The stories that raised us: Inside the world of Genaro R. Gojo Cruz
The first time a child saw him—the children’s author—in person, they blurted out, “Buhay ka pa pala, Sir.” Genaro Gojo Cruz, or “Sir Gene” as his students called him, laughs every time he tells that story. For many young readers, authors exist only as names on...
A New Blueprint for Philippine Cinema
The Film Development Council of the Philippines recently launched a comprehensive, long-term plan, dubbed “The Big Picture: Roadmap for the Future of the Film Industry of the Philippines.”
The Philippine Film Industry Roadmap, developed in partnership with international consultancy Olsberg SPI, is a monumental...
58th Shell National Students Art Competition “ALAB” Ignites Creativity, Crowns 15 Talented Filipino Artists
Manila, Philippines. December 2025 — Fifteen talented Filipino artists from across the country were honored at the 58th Shell National Students Art Competition (NSAC) Awarding Ceremony, held at the Ayala Museum in Makati. This year, the competition received 2,200 entries from across the...
Statement: Deadly airstrike on a hospital in Mrauk-U (Rakhine State, Myanmar) — MSF
Amsterdam (December 11, 2025) — Today, Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) learned of the bombing and destruction of the Mrauk-U general hospital in Rakhine State, Myanmar. Reportedly, the airstrike - which occurred around 9:00 p.m. on 10 December - resulted...
