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You’re not lost, just back where you started
By Rene Pastor In a way, I felt like the Tom Hanks character Chuck Noland in “Cast Away.” He clicks the lights on and off in the hotel room while sprawled on the floor beside the bed, reassuring himself that he is back among the living after spending years stranded in the middle of the […]
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Christina Poblador’s sweet, scented art show opens March 21
Glass and scent are known to excite Manila-born artist Christina ‘Goldie’ Poblador. In her solo exhibition at the Philippine Center to open on March 21, she will present a collection of blown glass objects inspired by the ylang ylang flower known for its sweet aroma often described as “heavenly.”. In her exhibit titled “Venus Freed,” […]
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Hail The FilAm (on its 5th year). May it live forever!
By Cristina DC Pastor On the Ides of March when Julius Caesar was assassinated, Rome was thrown into the chaos of a civil war. The FilAm, which is celebrating its fifth year on March 15, is nowhere close to that dire day in Roman history. The only thing The FilAm shares with the great Caesar […]
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NYC installs free pads, tampons dispensers in Queens, Bronx public schools: ‘Unprecedented, impactful’
The New York City Department of Education has announced the launch of a groundbreaking initiative to outfit public school restrooms with dispensers of free feminine hygiene products. The unprecedented program was an initiative of Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland alongside Congresswoman Grace Meng and Education Chair Daniel Dromm in an effort to reduce health risks, increase access […]
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Storybook tale of the Neuschwanstein Castle which inspired the Disney logo
By Wendell Gaa It is truly an exciting time to be a Disney fan. Since the early 20th century, the Disney name has been the very definition of what family entertainment is all about, and its global reach is now apparent including in the Philippines where President Benigno Aquino recently met with top Disney corporate […]
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2 Brooklyn FilAms showcase art in pop-up exhibit
A pop-up exhibit featuring the art of mixologist Tomas Delos Reyes and graphic designer Anthony Castro was a Lower East Side cultural attraction in February. Tomas, one of the decision makers behind Maharlika Filipino Moderno and Jeepney Filipino Gastropub, presented his collection of paintings exploring the “dimensions of his own emotions.” His art, as noted […]
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5 hard lessons for comic book creators: ‘Comic Cons can be a drain on the wallet’
By Ramon Gil They say we are in a Golden Age for comic books. With all the movies and strides in technology and diversity within the industry, I believe that’s true. It’s also true for a select few creators who are getting their just rewards and recognition from fans and peers. But for the vast […]
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Young Republican: ‘Win or lose, this debate is healthy’
By Matthew Alonsozana The political bug bit me again, and I couldn’t keep staying on the sidelines during this election cycle. It would be apt to say that the divisions in the party are deep. And many of my friends who constitute the young, more moderate, and more diverse future of the party are perhaps […]
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David Tupaz channels old Hollywood elegance in Fall 2016 collection
By Lindy Rosales Full disclosure: I was a New York Fashion Week newbie. So when I got an opportunity to watch David Tupaz’s collection, I wasted no time: I checked out my dreary wardrobe to see which of one my black, grey, or brown winter pants, skirt or business suit (gasp!) and tops are Fashion […]