Filipino local brand Easy Brand marked a special evening of art, culture, and customer appreciation on September 30 through a creative collaboration honoring the legacy of acclaimed Filipina artist Nena Saguil (1914–1994). A defining part of the collaboration is Easy Brand’s authorized use of Nena Saguil’s distinctive watermark trademark, with permission granted by Benjamin Saguil, […]
October 14-18, 2026 | SMX Aura Convention Center, Taguig City Before form, color, texture, and volume, there is the line. For its 18th edition, ManilART presents Where the Line Begins, a celebration of the line as the fundamental language of visual art. This year celebrates the line as the first gesture that transforms thought into […]
Filipino CARATs and Seventeen will always be the best combo! Filipinos are taking the global stage once again after a Philippine community library initiative was named one of the 10 youth-led projects worldwide selected for expansion under UNESCO and K-pop group Seventeen’s Global Youth Grant Scheme. Project Palabasa, a grassroots literacy program in Guimbal, Iloilo, […]
The artists and poets of the Kislap Diwa cultural project have released a letter expressing their disappointment with Senator Loren Legarda and ultimately disassociating themselves from her altogether. Via a Facebook post containing the letter, the group voiced their disillusionment with Legarda, pointing to the appalling turn of events in the Philippine Senate, where she […]
In celebration of National Heritage Month, Lampara Books unveils its latest collection of literary and educational releases that honor the long-standing traditions of Filipino storytelling and encourage cultural appreciation and values formation among the next generation of readers. The lineup includes Filipino classics, modern retellings, and innovative educational series that share the publishing house’s mission […]
Most artist’s journey toward a creative life often begins in art school, but his story took an unconventional route—it started in the boardroom. Artist Aaron Virata Mempin built his early career in Marketing, spending two decades in the corporate world. Much of his professional life revolved around brand strategy, business leadership, and analytics before he […]
Rosita Lara “Otty” Lumagui first connected with art through a painting by Angel Cacnio. Introduced by a dealer, the work resonated deeply with her because it reflected Filipino heritage. “It was the moment I realized art was more than admiration; it was something I genuinely connected with,” Lumagui recalled. She is managing director of Worldwide […]
A single stripe of color can hold a universe – and at Gus Albor’s latest exhibition, those universes are celebrated not just on canvas but across the senses. Supported by Worldwide Resource Solutions (WWRS) Philippines Inc., a leader in virtual nursing in the Philippines and advocate for Filipino talent, and the culinary artistry of Bocca restaurant, known for its […]
On December 6, the Blanc Gallery in Quezon City launched “Possible Storms”, an art show paying tribute to the spirit of creativity in all of its forms. Originally conceived as a showcase for renowned contemporary painter Pardo de Leon, the event took on new meaning when the Artist chose to share the space with a […]
