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FUSION UNVEILED 2: A Father’s Day Tribute Through Photography, Poetry, and Music

PASIG CITY, Philippines (June 2026) — On the eve of Father's Day, photojournalists and artists Bernard Testa and Riza Zuniga present Fusion Unveiled 2, a special exhibition celebrating fatherhood, family, memory, and the enduring human connections that shape our lives. The exhibition opens...

The Filipino beauty conversation is quietly changing—Cosma Aesthetics

Having trained and mentored aesthetic practitioners across Southeast Asia and Europe, Dr. James Co, Architect of Aesthetic Confidence and founder of Cosma Aesthetics and Lifestyle Institute (Cosma Institute), believes aesthetic medicine should help people look, feel, and live at their best. MANILA, Philippines (15...

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),...

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...

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...

Singaporean artist hongjoin defies time with first full-length album ‘CLOCKWORK’

Singaporean Brooklyn-based artist-producer hongjoin officially unveils his highly anticipated debut full-length album, 'CLOCKWORK'. Arriving alongside the focus single "Universe",the record marks a definitive milestone in his career: an ambitious, conceptual rotation through every emotional state of love and loss. 'CLOCKWORK' is a 12-track exploration where each song represents one hour on...

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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...