Chino Guillermo Tolentino with his miniature piece of ‘UCC Café Philippines’ Artists and designers accustomed to balancing form and function find ample room for experimentation when working in miniature. Chino Guillermo Tolentino is one such artist who has proven the potential of this niche. In 2019, while attending a toy …
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CCP’s ‘Pasinaya 2024’ to be staged simultaneously in 3 venues
The country’s largest multi-arts festival is an annual tradition at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. (CCP / Athena Fontamillas) MANILA, Philippines — For two decades, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) has been bringing the arts closer to the Filipino people by staging Pasinaya: The CCP Open House …
Read More »Why you ought to have self-love
Sanaiyah emphasizes the importance of self-love as a catalyst for enhancing self-confidence, resilience, decision-making, and mindset Seeking your best relationship this love month Entering the love month of February on a journey of self-love is not just a step but a life shift. Sanaiyah Gurnamal, a life designer and well-being …
Read More »Rabiya’s crowning glory
Actress and beauty queen Rabiya Mateo embarks on a new a journey as the new face of Lifestrong Hairfix Hair health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and it holds particular significance for women. Beautiful, lustrous hair is often considered a symbol of health and vitality, contributing significantly to …
Read More »Catriona Gray continues advocacy as NCCA art ambassador
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray/NCCA Public Affairs and Information Office MANILA, Philippines — The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) celebrates ingenuity, as it advocates for inclusivity, in all the 2024 National Arts Month (NAM) events and activities. With the theme “Ani ng Sining, Bayang Malikhain,” the anticipated …
Read More »PH seen to ‘fully recover’ pre-pandemic tourist arrivals in 2024
Local and foreign tourists in Boracay (File photo) MANILA – The Philippines is expected to recover its pre-pandemic level of foreign visitors, with arrivals predicted to reach 8.21 million by end of 2024, Fitch Solutions unit BMI said. In an industry trend analysis dated Jan. 31, the BMI said the sector’s full …
Read More »Iloilo’s Rich and Creamy Ubre
Ubre MANILA, Philippines — Since all roads led to Iloilo last weekend for the grand celebration of the Dinagyang Festival, it is perhaps the best time, too, to get to know Iloilo’s not-so-known heirloom dishes. Ilonggo cuisine is replete with unique culinary treasures prepared with not-so-usual ingredients. One such heirloom …
Read More »Bolinao eyes Silaki Island as new community-based tourist destination
HEART-SHAPED. Aerial view of Silaki Island in Bolinao town Pangasinan in an undated photo. The municipal government of Bolinao is eyeing the island as the next tourism destination in the town through its The Legacy of the Sea community-based tourism project. (Photo by Hilda Austria) BOLINAO, Pangasinan – More than the usual …
Read More »An immersive adventure into French Impressionism
Experience breathtaking paintings of French artists such as Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Edgar Degas An unforgettable multi-sensory experience celebrating Claude Monet and other artists of the Impressionist era Created and produced by Grande Experiences, Monet & Friends Alive is a multi-sensory experience to entertain the whole family. …
Read More »Overseas Filipinos feel at home on Philippine Street in Macau
A piece of the Philippines in Macau With their mission to give their families and loved ones a better future, many Filipinos are left with no choice to hop on an airplane and find better jobs in another country. In a survey reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority released in October 2023, …
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