Spanish and Filipino zarzuela traditions take center stage at UST
The celebration of shared musical heritage features selections from beloved stage works, capping a five-day workshop led by Spanish artists…
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Paper boats and new beginnings in the art of Clarisse Aguilera
Through paper boats and dandelions, visual artist Clarisse Aguilera explores fragility, hope, and new beginnings, inviting viewers to find…
GIVING MEMORY A HOME: Museum Foundation of the Philippines holds its Ang Museo awards
The inaugural Ang Museo: Gawad ng Museum Foundation of the Philippines brought the often-unseen work of museums into the spotlight,…
Currents of history converge in Northern Samar
Water’s role in shaping the Philippine past takes center stage as Northern Samar hosts the 47th National Conference on Local and National…
Exploring downtown Iloilo City at night
After dark, Iloilo’s historic streets reveal a quieter charm. A nighttime walk through downtown offers a fresh appreciation of its…
UST Conservatory of Music celebrates 80 years of artistry in an exhibit
Sheet music, well-worn instruments and treasured recordings tell the story of eight decades of musical artistry in the exhibit ‘Legacy in…
Rising from the ‘Koimeterion’: Reading Marie Joy Rosal’s ‘Ig-Ampo Niño Cami’
Her discussion examines the traditions, laws and ordinances governing cemetery construction, including a concise account of ‘what makes a…
Tops ArtFest 2026 honors six painters
Six professional and student painters earn top honors for their distinct interpretations of the Cebu landscape at the annual plein-air…
Mexico brings Día de Muertos tradition to Makati
The Embassy of Mexico, in partnership with Museo ng Makati and Tahanan Pottery Studio, has launched an exhibition celebrating Día de…
Celebrity authors and diverse titles draw readers to Ateneo booth at MIBF
Stories, scholarship, and encounters with authors drew readers to Ateneo de Manila University’s booth at the 2026 Manila International Book…
More than a performance: How Venice Mapua is opening the arts to children
Seventeen-year-old Venice Mapua is sharing her passion for the performing arts through ARTvocacy, a student-led initiative offering free…
Michael Cacnio opens doors to everyday stories with latest exhibit
Behind closed cabinet doors, Cacnio’s brass figures reveal scenes of family and everyday life. His exhibition ‘Stories Within’ at Galerie…
Mission station in Capiz unveils distinctive painted retablo
Artist-restorer Guy Custodio drew on early sacred art and local devotion through images rendered in oil on wooden panels.
7 reasons to visit TOPS ArtFest 2026
Four days of exhibitions, installations, live performances and plein-air painting await at Cebu’s mountaintop art festival, featuring more…
CCP’s National Theatre Live explores conviction and power in two productions
Personal convictions come under scrutiny in two British stage productions screening on 27 October at 6 p.m. as part of the third season of…
Inheriting traditions, sharing creations: Artists gather to connect at the 16th Tam-awan International Arts Festival
The three-day festival showcased exhibitions, indigenous rituals, craft demonstrations, talks, and performances in Baguio City.
Paulo Alcazaren to explore American influence on Philippine housing
Discover how American influences shaped Philippine homes and communities after World War II in the lecture, ‘A Subdivided Nation,’ on 24…
Documenting heritage cemeteries long before social media
Three decades in the making, Marie Joy B. Rosal’s study of Iloilo’s Spanish colonial cemeteries reveals the history, artistry, and…
