MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Ayala Museum, in partnership with AIA Philippines, will open the Unraveling the AIA Philippines Art Collection, a free exhibition featuring 11 works by Filipino visual art masters, on April 23, 2024. Part of AIA Philippines’ (formerly PhilAm Life) art collection, these 11 works feature a diverse cast of artists such as national artists Ang Kiukok and Victorio Edades, and even national hero Jose Rizal, in a wide range of styles and media representing different historical periods. Originally hung and commissioned for the former PhilAm Life Building along UN Avenue in Manila ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Patricia Evangelista, trauma journalist and internationally acclaimed author, launched “Ituloy ang Kuwento” (Pass the Word) on April 11, an initiative organized to make Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country accessible.  Under the program, copies purchased at a discounted rate from Fully Booked will form part of a pool of books distributed by the Library Renewal Partnership (LRP) and the Human Rights and People Empowerment Center (HRPEC). The books will go to municipal and public libraries, community centers, human rights organizations, and non-pr ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — How many left swipes before finding The One? Is a year-long talking stage acceptable? How to get over being catfished? With love and romance as complicated as they’ve ever been, Repertory Philippines (REP) takes to the stage its interpretation of modern relationships as it showcases the musical comedy I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change from June 14 to July 06 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza. Directed by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, REP’s I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change takes a modern twist on the classic exploration of love and romance.    ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Playing with the unique architectural elements of the Bamboo Pavilion at the Liwasang Kalikhasan, Dagitab Digital, a light, sound, and projection presentation of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), presents another symphony of illumination in celebration of Earth Day this April.  Led by the Production Design and Technical Services Division, under the Production and Exhibition Department, CCP’s Dagitab Digital puts the spotlight on light design as an important element of events, theater productions, and festivals. “Most performances, which use lighting ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — An excerpt from the PG Zoluaga’s Habitat III exhibit note says, “Derived from the Latin word habitare, which means ‘it inhabits,’ habitat refers to the natural environment in which an organism or a population normally resides.” The gallery, despite housing several pieces, still appeared expansive. Various pieces are displayed on the walls; meanwhile, a combination of mixed media and installation served as the centerpiece of HABITAT. Predominantly employing shades of black, green, and red, the exhibit encapsulates PG’s advocacy. Through his artistry, he encourages the ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Kapamilya film and TV star Sue Ramirez is set to make her first theater appearance as Audrey in The Sandbox Collective’s Little Shop of Horrors.  Sue recently starred in the TV series Iron Heart (2022-2023) and in the films Cuddle Weather (2019) and Rewind (2023).  Taking on the role of underdog romantic Seymour is theater veteran Reb Atadero.  Reb is currently playing Mark Cohen in Rent, and previously played roles in Lungs (2023), Tick, Tick …Boom (2023), and Breakups and Breakdowns (2023). Little Shop of Horrors will feature a dual cast, with Kapamilya ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Whether physical, social, or personal, art always serves a purpose and goes beyond aesthetics and well into the needs of the artist and the community. Such is the case for multidisciplinary artist Leeroy New’s Mebuyan’s Colony, the featured Earth Day art installation of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). The unveiling will take place on April 25 at 6:00 pm. at the CCP Front Lawn.   Raising environmental awareness and championing green initiatives, Mebuyan’s Colony is a large-scale immersive environment that combines New’s fascination with science fic ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) presents this year’s “Parangal ng Sining,” an annual bestowment of recognition to exemplary Filipino artists, scholars, and organizations for their significant contributions to the development of Philippine cinema. The awarding ceremony will be held on April 19, 2024, at Seda Vertis North, Quezon City. Through “Parangal ng Sining” (“Honor of the Arts”), the FDCP aims to gather the creatives and stakeholders of the Philippine film industry to celebrate the role of cinema in distilling the nation’s cultural identity. It ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Cultural Center of the Philippines is delighted to announce new appointments to its Board of Trustees, namely Isidro A. Consunji, Jonathan Velasco, Felix “Monino” Duque, Atty. Gizela M. Gonzalez, Junie del Mundo, and Carissa Coscolluella. The newly appointed CCP Trustees bring with them a wealth of experiences from their engagement in the private, public, and government sectors.  “The CCP is stronger with the new appointments by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The new trustees, I believe, will greatly contribute to theater management, law, engineering and const ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Discover the intersections of dance and filmmaking at  SAYAW SABAY KUHA, a dance film workshop hosted by FIFTH WALL. The one-day intensive will be on April 28, Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00pm at the seventh floor of the Samsung Performing Arts Theater. It is part of the International Dance Day Festival presented by Ayala Land and Samsung Performing Arts Theater. Dance film is a genre that combines elements of dance and filmmaking. It involves capturing movement performances on camera in creative and visually engaging ways. At SAYAW SABAY KUHA, participants will le ..read more