GIGIL makes history as only PH agency to win at both Cannes Lions and D&AD in 2025

Top Filipino independent creative agency GIGIL once again proves it’s in a league of its own—raking in major international awards in the world’s most prestigious creative competitions. In 2025, GIGIL emerged as the only Filipino agency to win at both the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the D&AD Awards, reinforcing its status as…

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Gregoria de Jesus takes center stage in groundbreaking P-pop musical revolution

(Photos grabbed from Tanghalang Pilipino Facebook page) What happens when history meets the infectious energy of P-pop? Tanghalang Pilipino is about to show us. This November, the country’s leading theater company is set to debut Gregoria Lakambini: A Pinay Pop Musical, a bold and electric reimagining of the life of Gregoria de Jesus — not…

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SM empowers next wave of entrepreneurs to push young innovators to thrive

Young entrepreneurs are making their mark in the SM for MSMEs program—including Ala-Mangga Corner owners Wendell Zulaybar and Anna Marie Malatumbaga, who represent the next generation of business leaders. At the heart of SM’s vast retail ecosystem lies a vibrant, ever-growing engine of progress: micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Today, more than 100,000 MSMEs…

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HoYo FEST 2025: A celebration of fan creativity and community

For the first time ever, HoYoverse is officially bringing its Creator/Artist Alley to the Philippines as part of HoYo FEST 2025, transforming SMX Convention Center in Manila into a vibrant celebration of fan creativity, gaming passion, and community connection. “We are devoted to engaging fans and fostering an enthusiastic and inclusive global community that provides…

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PNB Financial Center and PNB Makati Center reflect brilliance of Philippine architecture

In the heart of Metro Manila rise two architectural icons that have withstood the test of time — the PNB Financial Center in Pasay and the PNB Makati Center on Ayala Avenue. More than just landmarks, these buildings are monuments to the creative vision of two legendary Filipino architects: Gabriel Formoso and Carlos Arguelles. Owned…

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Ortigas Art Festival 2025 turns the mall into a masterpiece with ‘Art for All’

What started eight years ago as a modest local exhibit has now evolved into one of the country’s most anticipated cultural events. The Ortigas Art Festival has not only captured national attention but also earned international recognition, with honors from the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards and the International Business Awards for its innovation and accessibility. And…

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Filipino literature takes center stage in global classrooms through CFO-PEPA alliance

Filipino students abroad are about to gain greater access to high-quality, culturally rooted educational resources, thanks to a new partnership between the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and the Philippine Educational Publishers Association (PEPA). In a landmark agreement signed Friday, both organizations pledged to strengthen the academic experience in Philippine Schools Overseas (PSOs), which serve…

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Juan Luna’s ‘Una Bulaqueña’ now on view at Louvre Abu Dhabi

The National Museum of the Philippines has loaned one of Juan Luna’s most celebrated works, Una Bulaqueña, to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, marking the first time a Philippine National Cultural Treasure is featured in the museum’s galleries. The painting, which depicts a young Filipina from Bulacan in traditional attire, is on display alongside European masterpieces,…

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Welcome to ScoutHaus: Quezon City’s newest playground for creators

There’s a fresh wave of creativity rising right in the heart of Quezon City — and at the center of it all is ScoutHaus, a bold new space where imagination, performance, and production collide. More than just a studio, ScoutHaus is a creative haven built for today’s artists, performers, and storytellers. It’s part recording studio,…

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