
The heart of Cebuanos: 20 things about Sto. Niño
At the core of Cebu’s history and the Filipino people’s Christian identity stands a small yet powerful image—the Sto. Niño de Cebu. More than a religious…
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At the core of Cebu’s history and the Filipino people’s Christian identity stands a small yet powerful image—the Sto. Niño de Cebu. More than a religious…
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As millions of barefoot devotees filled the streets of Manila for the 2026 Traslación of the Black Nazarene, the annual procession once again became a powerful…
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The Supreme Court (SC) is inviting elementary school students across the country to participate in a poster-making contest themed “Imagine a Just World” to…
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A group of Filipino and Chinese artists collaborated on a large-scale friendship mural highlighting shared values of unity, cooperation, and hope for future…
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But on the other side of that celebration was the larger, quieter group — the ones who didn’t make the cut.
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Reflecting on that time, I truly believe the Black Nazarene answered my prayers. My mother passed away peacefully; the tranquility in that room was…
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The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) continues its calendar tradition with the release of the 2026 edition. This time it commemorates the…
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The Philippines opens 2026 with significant lifestyle events that reflect its profound cultural heritage, spiritual devotion and creative industries.
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On the third floor of the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, color begins to behave differently.
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A new year does not require grand declarations to be meaningful. It requires steadiness. The ability to speak only when necessary, act when ready, and listen…
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Without fanfare, I suddenly had a weekly column. And week after week, something quiet happened. I began finding my voice again.
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In one way or another, all of us had been blessed last year. Some blessings were obvious; others came disguised as difficulties.
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Today's Thoughts to Live by, 1 January, Thursday, Octave of Christmas, Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God.
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At first glance, a film trophy is an object of celebration—a gleaming symbol of victory, applause, and artistic recognition. But for artist Toym Leon Imao, the…
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The Blanc Gallery in Quezon City launched Possible Storms , an art show paying tribute to the spirit of creativity in all of its forms, on 6 December.…
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Kintsugi (金継ぎ), or “golden joinery,” is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with gold, silver, or platinum. Instead of hiding…
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Artinformal ends the year on a high. Kristoffer Ardena’s stunning exhibition entitled Seiches (a temporary disturbance or oscillation in the water level of a…
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A collective of 25 potters from the emerging to the established came together for this special holiday exhibition.
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