MANILA, PHILIPPINES —  How does one stand up to an oppressor, especially when it’s oppression created by structural and societal imposition? Dulaang UP‘s Kung Paano Nanalo sa Karera si Rosang Taba shows that and more. In what is essentially a battle of classes, sizes, and scale, Rosang Taba (Kiki Baento), a servant at the household of Governor-General, stands up to Spanish Commandant Jaime Alonzo Pietrado y Villareal’s (Victor Sy) insults of Filipinos being lazy, uneducated, uncivilized pagans. That Filipinos are “animal-like” is not something Rosa could let pass; she audaciously tells th ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — A perfectly manicured and barely full plate is far from the usual look of quintessential Filipino cuisine. Yet, this was the set-up for the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts’ celebration of Filipino Food, Higara, held at the Sheraton Hotel on April 24. Higara, a term for Filipinos’ love for communal dining, featured six courses prepared by three Filipina chefs. Kicking the dinner off was a Cordilleran dish, the Pinikpikan Rillete, which Chef Waya Araos-Wijangco described as traditionally macho, and cooked with brashness. “I always say one of the ingre ..read more

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 — 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

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Christine, the daughter of 80s Filipino singer and actress Florence Aguilar, moved to the US at a young age along with her family in search of a better life. Since then, she has spent her life navigating who she is and where she fits in as a Filipino immigrant in the US.  Years passed, and she joined the US Navy and started a family, eventually marrying Orlando Jay Ramos and having their daughter Dylan Ramos.  Like many women and mothers, Christine faces countless challenges and difficult decisions in life. Despite serving in the US Navy, which was not her i ..read more

SINGAPORE — Spikes Asia 2024 officially comes to a close with the awards ceremony on March 14, putting the spotlight on the biggest advertising and creative work in the region. From 36 finalists, the Philippines has brought home eight metals, thanks to agencies MullenLowe TREYNA, Leo Burnett Manila, and VML Philippines. On top of these wins, history was also made with “Unbranded Menu” by Leo Burnett Manila and McDonald’s Philippines winning the Grand Prix for the show’s inaugural Gaming category, and “Right to Care” by MullenLowe TREYNA nabbing the country’s first-ever Glass: The Award for Cha ..read more

SINGAPORE — Awards season for the advertising industry has officially begun with Spikes Asia starting off the celebrations. As the festival opens in Singapore today, March 13, brands and agencies are also eagerly awaiting the results for the coveted Spikes Asia metals. This morning, the shortlists have been announced, honoring the best of creativity from across the Asia Pacific region. The Philippines boasts 36 finalists this year, with McDonald’s Philippines and Leo Burnett Manila, as well as KitKat and VML Manila‘s, works raking in the most finalist spots. The country’s top three categories ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The open office layout has sparked much debate in contemporary workplace design. Workspaces have seen a significant shift from traditional cubicle setups to open floor plans, reflecting changing attitudes toward work culture and collaboration. To assess how open floor plans affect productivity and the work environment, it’s crucial to understand the pros and cons. The pros and cons of open office floor plans While they foster a modern, collaborative environment, open office layouts also bring challenges in maintaining focus and productivity. Pros: Transitioning for collab ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Department of Tourism (DOT) together with its marketing arm, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, will be attending this year’s Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) 2024 Convention in Berlin, Germany to lead the biggest Philippine delegation yet composed of co-exhibitors from the public and private sector who are all tasked to promote an enhanced Philippine experience at the three-day business-to-business (B2B) event happening from March 05 to 07, 2024. With close to 60 delegates including representatives from hotel and resort enterprises, destination ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Highlighting Filipino creativity and imaginative community during the National Arts Month (NAM) celebration with the theme “Ani ng Sining, Bayang Malikhain,” the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) honored 26 Filipino talents during the 16th Ani ng Dangal Awards held on February 20, 2024, at the Metropolitan Theater, Ermita, Manila. This year, the awardee from Architecture and Allied Arts is the LPPA Design Group/L.P. Pariñas & Associates, who won 5-star Best Residential High Rise Architecture at the International Property Awards 2022-2023 in the Asia ..read more