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Directed by Giancarlo Abrahan and Guelan Varela Luarca, MAG-IINA was cited for “pushing the boundaries of filmmaking".
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- Newsmakers
MSO Music Academy opens new home at One Ayala
BGC Pinoy Playlist Musikahan (PPM) 2026 scheduled on October 17 and 18
CCP opens applications for its Kabataang Gitarista Program Batch 14
CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art spotlights queer narratives
PETA brings a cultural phenomenon to the stage with ‘Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 4: Oh Sh*t! It’s Live Sa Cheter!’
- Art attack
Serpentine showcases new and recent works by Justin Caguiat
Over 300 artists to gather at TOPS, Cebu City for ‘Tops ArtFest 2026’ from October 22-25
Björk opens major exhibition at The National Gallery of Iceland
‘Ruth Asawa: Retrospective’ to run until 13 September in Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Spain
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum announces ‘Tewa Nangeh/Tewa Country’
- Sound
Former University of Santo Tomas Singers members reunite for first-ever international alumni concert tour in PH choral history
Toronto musician and songwriter Francesco Alfano releases new single, ‘Shelter’
Internationally-renowned cellist Camille Thomas and National Artists Cayabyab and Almario on MSO’s Centennial Concert V
Mikee Sarmiento continues his breakout year with fourth single, ‘Kasangga’
Manila Symphony Orchestra returns to FEU Auditorium on August 29 with ‘Opera at Kundiman’
- On-screen
Cinemalaya 22 hails psychological horror Mag-iina for best film
First episode of the Director’s Cut of ‘The Disappointments’ season one out now
Cinemalaya sails to bigger and better shores with new venue partners this October
37th Gawad Alternatibo ignites new narratives with Pasiklab
Chinese film ‘Dead to Rights’ tops global weekend box office
- Onstage
Far Eastern University Theater Guild opens its 93rd season with ‘MORYON’
Ephesus Teatron Group Inc. brings ‘Pinocchio’ to life on October 9-11 at Ayala Feliz
Prophetic Filipino musical ‘Ambon, Ulan, Baha’ reawakens at the MET amid rising climate crises
2TinCans Philippines to present ‘Stay a Little Longer’ on August 29 -30
How a CCP scholar dances beyond the spotlight
- Style
Bodies in fashion: Diversity is up, but the ideal stays the same
Bell-bottoms today, miniskirts tomorrow: Math reveals fashion’s 20-year cycle
How the baro transformed into the garment of Filipino identity
‘LOVE, MARINA’ celebrates love for Filipino fashion; book launch and fashion show set on March 3
Anok Yai honored as ‘Model of the Year’
- Goods
Canon launches EOS R6 Mark III camera and the RF45mm f/1.2 STM
Aputure strengthens footprint in PH film industry with launch of STORM Series and NOVA II
Insta360 introduces Flow 2, the next-generation, creator-friendly evolution of its beloved smartphone gimbal
Canon introduces two new video-centric cameras to meet new creative needs
Canon’s top of the line EOS R system camera is geared up to ace the action
- Reviews
Staging the overdramatic Pinoy via PETA’s ‘One More Chance: The Musical’
Co-opting the OFW story via ‘We Don’t Dance for Nothing’?
That shaky attempt to tackle abortion via ’12 Weeks’
Missed opportunities via the confused ‘Ang Mga Nawalang Pag-asa at Panlasa’
Discovering dialogue-driven storytelling via ‘The Dust in Your Place’
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