Italy uncovers basilica designed by Vitruvius, the ‘father of architecture’
ROME — Italian officials on Monday hailed the discovery of a more than 2,000-year-old public building attributed to Vitruvius, the ancient Roman architect and...
Digital scans unveil new love notes and sketches on ancient Pompeii wall
POMPEII, Italy — A love note, a gladiatorial combat scene, a barrage of insults and everyday confessions have emerged on a wall in Pompeii,...
OPM singing champions share a stage for Valentine’s Day
AFTER CHARTING their own paths as singers and musicians, five big names in the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) landscape — Martin Nievera, Sofronio Vasquez,...
A postcard travelogue exploration of Japanese culture
RENTAL FAMILY is a sweet attempt to portray the absurdity and magic behind a service in Japan that offers human stand-ins who can be rented for any occasion. Why do the Japanese feel the need to hire people to act as their loved ones? What is the cultural context?
Demon Slayer movie director aimed to deliver nonstop demon battles
LOS ANGELES — For the Japanese action-packed anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle, chief director Hikaru Kondo set...
Netflix to stream Sony films globally after debut in cinemas
NETFLIX, INC. obtained global streaming rights to Sony Group Corp.’s films after they complete their run in theaters and pay-per-view, adding releases from one...
Japan, PHL celebrate ties with jazz
THE year 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines, and to mark the occasion, The...
Entertainment News (01/20/26)
THE year 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines.
Focusing on Filipino design excellence
THE SIGNATURE trade shows of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) include Manila FAME, which is centered on home, fashion, and lifestyle goods, and IFEX Philippines, which focuses on food and ingredients.
Nina Penlington on why suits aren’t dead
By Oliver Griffin
WHEN Nina Penlington pivoted from her career in the British civil service to making suits as an apprentice to top tailors, she subsequently stitched...
Look! SM opens 3rd branch of luxe beauty store
SM AURA and SM Mall of Asia’s luxury beauty store Look (actually, LOOK at Me, but a previous logo design — now fixed —...
Style (01/19/26)
THIS season, MUJI Philippines will be launching a new clothing collection made with kapok, a natural fiber derived from the nuts of a tree native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia.











