CULTURE

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The terno is not dead. But new designers are killing it

Last May, we went to the National Museum for a fashion show featuring modernized saya…

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4 fast facts to remember late musician Rene Garcia of Hotdog

In the 1970s, the country witnessed the peak of the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) industry…

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A boceto of Juan Luna’s “Spoliarium” was unearthed in Europe

Ramon “Richie” Lerma, director of Salcedo Auctions, was told he was inspecting photographs of a…

Overheard at ArteFino: “I’m into investing now, anything Filipino.”

This year’s ArteFino is said to be bigger, with around 100 artisans from all over…

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ArteFino products you need to check out before they’re gone

For many who love artisan crafts and local products—or even for those who are just…

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26 galleries to put the spotlight on PH art at the 10th ManilArt fair

Celebrating and appreciating art doesn’t—and shouldn’t—end with National Art Month (which, if you haven’t heard…

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The Philippines doesn’t have an official “National Hero”

“No law, executive order, or proclamation has been enacted or issued officially proclaiming any Filipino…

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So instead of fixing the transpo system, the MRT charges people for overstaying

Like a lot of people staying in Metro Manila, I ride the MRT to get…

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Indigenous coffee and social entrepreneurship make the perfect blend in this little cafe

Imagine brewed indigenous coffee served with a dollop of social entrepreneurship. This is what Benjamin…

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The official logo for 2019 SEA Games has officially become a meme

On Aug. 20, Department of Foreign Affairs secretary Alan Peter Cayetano presented the official logo…