Arts and Culture

Christmas tradition: Pinoys urged to support 50th MMFF

By Brian Campued It’s finally Christmas time—and in the Philippines, that can also mean we can watch movies! And what better way to spend your holidays than at this year’s Metro Manila...

Film industry lauds Marcos Jr. Admin for supporting PH cinema, boosting workers’ morale

By Brian Campued Filmmakers and actors praised President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his administration for recognizing the invaluable contribution of cinema to elevating Philippine arts and culture. During the Konsyerto sa Palasyo:...

PHLPost unveils world’s longest Christmas postage stamp

By Brian Campued The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) on Friday, Nov. 29, launched its special 2024 Christmas Stamp, highlighting nine iconic churches along the historic Pasig River. Titled “Simbang Gabi sa Ilog Pasig”,...

‘Brat’ crowned word of the year by Collins Dictionary; ‘delulu’, ‘era’ shortlisted

By Brian Campued Did you, for a split second, have eye contact with your crush, and suddenly imagine marrying them and starting a family? Or are you guilty of thinking that a...

‘Panag-apoy’: Remembering the dead through the lens of Sagada

By Brian Campued Every year on All Saints’ Day, a hillside cemetery in Sagada, Mountain Province goes ablaze on the cusp of night—but instead of candlelight, scores of small bonfires brighten the...

‘Pangangaluluwa’: Filipino-style Halloween

By Brian Campued “Trick or treat Happy Halloween!” Have you, as a child, experienced dressing up as horror movie characters or as your favorite fairy tale icons and superheroes and knocking on your...

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