Mark your calendar peeps, Manila’s most popular theater is set to reopen this April 2021! On a Facebook post on Sunday, January 3, 2021, the National Quincentennial Committee (NCQ) has announced the huge news about The Manila Metropolitan Theater (a.k.a. the Met) grand reopening. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) are working together to finish the restoration of the Metropolitan Theater (MET) in Manila, before the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan led by then chieftain Lapu-Lapu, on 27 April 2021. Surviving the most tragic bombings during the...

Christmas would not be completed without gifts, and as Filipinos, we value the essence of it not just as only part of our annual traditions but also as a perfect way to make the gesture even more meaningful. Perfectly-wrapped gifts are a sign that you truly give importance to people ‘cause you don’t want to spoil their excitement in opening their gifts. The pandemic happened, and we want to double our efforts to spread light and love this Christmas. One way to make someone else’s Christmas day special is by making beautiful gift wraps for your presents, and did you...

With the on-going pandemic, our opportunity to visit art galleries and museums in the Metro is not happening soon, and it’s sad…but the internet got our backs!   Photo courtesy of Pexels.com     More than just a form of entertainment and source of our Instagram-worthy photos, touring around museums and other historical sites has been a haven for many in rediscovering the nation’s soul through art masterpieces and artifacts. Well, technology saves the day again for the nth time, virtual tours for some of the most visited arts-and-culture spaces can now be accessed 24/7 online. To make your extra...

Yes, ‘tis the season again to make our homes colorful and brighter! The season of Christmas has already begun in the Philippines as we officially enter the BER months. Many are starting to prepare their Christmas trees and decorations to pull off another year of celebration. Part of this annual tradition is to let our homes imbibe the holiday spirit—we display all our festive decors and make appealing sights to embrace happiness and satisfaction. But, this year could be a different one due to the pandemic. We may not be able to go out for shopping to fulfill our dream...

Keeping yourself busy at these times is really helpful, especially for me, as it prevents us from having a lot of negative thoughts and worries because of what’s happening right now. Not to mention that not only is our physical health at stake but also our mental health. That’s why occupying yourself is one of the few things I can think of to keep yourself sane. Since I really love watercolor painting and it is the only art medium I enjoy working with, as it is forgiving – in a way that when you commit an error, you can easily...