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NextUp reclaims the practice of writing with face-to-face workshops for National Literature Month

Manila, Philippines (April 2026) — At a time when writing is increasingly outsourced to platforms and prompts, NextUp PH is returning the focus to the writer. In celebration of National Literature Month, NextUp PH, in collaboration with Good Intentions Books, presents a curated series...

Bacolod-produced films hit national stage, vie for Sinag Maynila awards

Building on a historic season for local storytelling, director Charlene Mead Tupas and the Bacolod filmmaking community mark a significant milestone for Negrense cinema, showcasing local narratives to a wider audience. Following her victories at the Sine Negrense Film Festival in 2024 and two...

Author, Graphic Salute Awardee Karl R. De Mesa pens debut crime and horror novel, set for int’l release

From the author of "News of the Shaman" and "Damaged People: Tales of the Gothic-Punk,” the much-awaited debut novel of Philippine horror firebrand Karl R. De Mesa is almost here. "Dreamt for Years in the Shadow of the Sun" is the first in...

Singapore’s indie pop darling Shye releases new single “I Always Knew”

Singapore's indie pop sensation, singer-songwriter and producer Shye unveils her latest dream-pop single, "I Always Knew". The track delves into the quiet devastation of recognising you're going to hurt someone you love and choosing inaction over intervention. This release comes alongside the announcement of her long-awaited new...

CIFF-360 comes to Kep for a weekend of film, culture and community

A three-day cinematic gathering presented by the Cambodia International Film Festival brings storytelling, ocean culture and creative exchange to Cambodia’s southern shoreline Kep, Cambodia — From 1–3 May, the Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) will bring a new coastal chapter of its programming to Kep with CIFF-360: Kep Edition, a three-day...

The Vienna Boys Choir returns to Manila after a decade, celebrating 80 years of Austria–Philippines friendship

After ten years, the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir (Wiener Sängerknaben) will return to Manila for a special concert that celebrates the strong cultural ties between Austria and the Philippines, held in anticipation of the 80th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the two countries...

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Manila Symphony Orchestra joins forces with Ballet Manila in ‘Sleeping Beauty’

The Ballet Manila and Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) open their seasons with Ballet Manila’s “Sleeping Beauty”, music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and choreography by...

Sama-Bajau Weaving and Cultural Center opens in Basilan

The Claret Samal Foundation Inc. (CSFI), in partnership with the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation (YBH), proudly announces the opening of the Sama-Bajau Weaving...

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...

Lights, Camera, Collaboration: 28th French Film Festival launches new era of French–Philippine Co-Productions

Driving Creative Investment and Global Opportunities for Philippine Cinema November 28, 2025 – The 28th French Film Festival marks a historic milestone in Philippine and...