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30/07/2024

Pablo A. Tariman: "The featured films are virtual state-of-the-nation works, from the Marian Rivera-starrer Balota to Southern Lanterns Studios offering Tumandok, and glimpses of the pains of parenthood in Love Child. Its closing film is the Lino Brocka favorite Bona, which wowed a new generation of film audiences in the recent edition of Cannes."

There are compelling reasons why you should watch films in the 20th edition of Cinemalaya when it opens Friday, August 2 up to Sunday, August 11.

29/07/2024

And lest people think fans of Korean superband BTS have nothing better to do than scream for their idols (Kim Namjoon! Kim Seokjin! Min Yoong…oh wait), here comes OnlyBangtanPH. As of the morning of July 25, Thursday, the fan group had raised P82,859 for the victims of Carina—and going up—to be channeled through Angat Buhay PH. “The donation certification will be named under BTS ARMY, showcasing our collective commitment to supporting those in need.” Good job, ARMYs; check out their Twitter account, PH, or scan their QR code.

As of the morning of July 25, Thursday, the fan group had raised P82,859 for the victims of Carina, to be channeled through Angat Buhay PH...

29/07/2024

Elizabeth Lolarga: "Sciolino compared the Seine with other rivers in the world, and nothing comes close. She wrote: “The Ganges, the Mississippi, and the Yangtze? They are muscular workhorses. The Thames? Who can name one famous couple who fell in love on its banks? The Danube? It may be immortalized at the world’s most recognizable waltz, but its history is one of warring nations.”"

PORTABLE MAGIC This delinquent writing contributor found herself this summer at the Library! at Bown Crossing in Boise, Idaho for my first sale. Yes, that’s how they spell library in the Intermountain West city, with...

26/07/2024

Salcedo Auctions: All eyes are on Paris as the 33rd Olympiad opens, 100 years since the city last hosted the Summer Olympics in 1924. It’s a good time to glance back at its historical roots and its surprising connections to art, which can be traced to a French aristocrat, the educator and historian, Charles Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin – the founder of the modern Olympics Movement and co-founder of the International Olympic Committee.

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How French aristocrat Charles Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin, melded sports and arts in his original vision for the Olympics

26/07/2024

Pablo A. Tariman: "In his welcome remarks, CCP chairman Dr. Jaime C. Laya described the birthday honoree as a remarkable woman of many interests.

“She was a leader of the Philippine corporate world, a visionary entrepreneur, a compassionate humanitarian, and on a quiet but massive scale, a patron of culture and the arts. She discovered and nurtured Filipino talents, shared time and treasure to present our best performers and instrumentalists through music and opera. She gave not only of herself but also encouraged others to follow her example. Many of us have experienced her charm, passion, and formidable fund-raising skills.”"

THAT musical tribute to Zenaida “Nedy” R. Tantoco Saturday night (July 20) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Tanghalang Ignacio Jimenez (Black Box Theater) had a lot going for it. For one, it...

26/07/2024

Edmund Dennis Ladaw: "For this novel series, Quinn created a parallel universe—an England where racial equality is the most prominent characteristic. In her London’s Regency era, nobility isn’t exclusive to Caucasians. Anglo-Africans can also be granted aristocratic titles. The explanation: George III wrote this law, his wife Charlotte was part African, and this makes him as liberal as the current King Charles. (The story of George III and Charlotte is told in the spin-off series Queen Charlotte.)"

Many of the elements that make up a typical Jane Austen story are found in the Netflix series Bridgerton. It’s set in 19th century England and revolves around an upper-class family named Bridgerton.

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25/07/2024

Pablo A. Tariman: "The new batch: Aidan Ezra Baracol now taking advanced piano studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London; Adrian Nicolas Ong, now enrolled at the Royal Conservatory of Music The Glenn Gould School in Toronto, Canada; Lizzie Bett Estrada now enrolled at the Royal Academy of Music in London, and Mark Kenedy Rocas, taking advanced flute studies at the Longy School of Music of Bard College in Massachusetts, USA."

From the late ‘70s to the early ‘80s, the music scholars who enjoyed the support of the Young Artists Foundation of the Philippines were pianists Cecile Licad, Rowena Arrieta and Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz, violinists Joseph...

25/07/2024

The couple chefs Jayjay and Rhea Sycip decided to relocate from Cavite to Tagaytay, and somehow touched base with the senator. Senator Legarda not only appreciated the couple’s cuisine but also invited them to open a restaurant in her grandmother’s vacant ancestral lot. “I said I’d build for them, and even design the place for them. I loved doing that myself, down to the nitty-gritty of construction. And I loved fitting out a place using recyclable furnishings,” Senator Legarda told TheDiarist.ph before the dinner event.

https://www.thediarist.ph/loren-legarda-hosts-tagaytay-harvest-dinner-to-remember/

In a career spanning 25 years in the Senate, Sen. Loren Legarda has stood out for pushing the agenda of culture, the arts and Philippine heritage—areas apparently overlooked, if not ignored, by legislators focused on...

24/07/2024

Launched in partnership with Visa, HSBC Live+ cardholders are entitled to dining perks across Asia, through the Live+ Dining Programme. The card offers discounts starting at 15% in restaurants across Asia, in addition to an enhanced cashback* of up to 8% on spending in three categories: dining, shopping and entertainment:

HSBC Philippines has just introduced HSBC Live+ Credit Card designed to enhance the lifestyle experiences of a global-minded clientele, with rewards tailored to lifestyle consumption. It offers innovative ways for customers to earn more rewards while enjoying quality experiences.

24/07/2024

Dubbed Marka, this homage to the classic and all-time Pinoy favorite sour soup is for those who wish to bravely do away with the classic mug of piping hot coffee, chocolate, and tea, and explore a more exhilarating experience.

In time for the wet weather, aspiring bartender Mark John Jaybriel DJ Buenviaje captures the warmth of Filipino culture in his original sinigang-inspired cocktail.

24/07/2024

León Gallery holds the Leon Exchange 32nd Online Auction featuring the legacy collections of the country’s prominent families and collectors, on July 27 and 28 at 11a.m.

The collection of stalwart industrialist Romeo Jorge is on the block. He began collecting during the heyday of “treasure hunting” for Filipino art and antiques in the 1980s. The collection of this art connoisseur that is up for auction includes an Art Nouveau settee (circa 1930s), a Mariposa settee (circa 1920s), and a pair of Art Nouveau settees (circa 1920s).

León Gallery holds the Leon Exchange 32nd Online Auction featuring the legacy collections of the country’s prominent families and collectors, on July 27 and 28 at 11a.m. The collection of stalwart industrialist Romeo Jorge is...

22/07/2024

Alya B. Honasan: "Today, professionals in their late 20s have so many more options than I did when I was that age. Market studies show that managing uncertainty remains the biggest concern across the board—from workers in their mid-20s, many now also working the gig economy, and professionals in their 30s and 40s with families, to managers or business owners in their 50s. Next to bank deposits, life insurance plans are perceived as the way to go."

I certainly would have benefited from something like AIA Max Protect in my day, which is a life insurance product with a death benefit that is 200 percent the face amount, minus any loans on the policy.

22/07/2024

Select works highlighting the masterful skill of Florencio B. Concepcion (1933-2006), more widely known as FB Concepcion, will be in a show, Mixed Media: Florencio B. Concepcion, at Avellana Art Gallery, from July 27 to Aug. 27, 2024, showcasing the artist’s abstract works from the late ’50s to his final years.

Select works highlighting the masterful skill of Florencio B. Concepcion (1933-2006), more widely known as FB Concepcion, will be in a show, .

22/07/2024

Kyung Min Bae: "It was my last day in Istanbul, and I was sipping a lovely cup of Turkish coffee on a quiet afternoon. I chose coffee, but two men a few tables away ordered Turkish tea. The delicate sound of their small spoons clinking against the glass filled the room, and quiet chitchat continued as the clinking sound went on."

It was my last day in Istanbul, and I was sipping a lovely cup of Turkish coffee on a quiet afternoon. I chose coffee, but two men a few tables away ordered Turkish tea.

17/07/2024

One should also bring compact and reusable shopping tote bags for souvenirs along the journey. Kultura carries eco-friendly, lightweight totes in different prints and sizes. Check out too the line of Catcha bags and sustainable bags made of upcycled denim. Look fashionable while on holiday by getting hold of the Raffia Belt Bag, also at Kultura.

Incorporating sustainable practices into a travel routine is easy with SM Green Finds. Here are some green travel must-haves for each member of the family. Carrying the Green Finds badge is a collection of Travel...

17/07/2024

Silverlens is pleased to announce At First Sight, Leo Valledor’s (b. 1936–d. 1989, San Francisco, USA) first solo exhibition in Manila, opening 25 July 2024. Widely acknowledged as one of the most influential Filipino-American artists, Valledor played a pivotal role in the development of his community’s burgeoning art scene in the 1960s, while establishing a life-long artistic practice later recognized to have expanded the lexicon of American Modernism.

Silverlens is pleased to announce At First Sight, Leo Valledor’s (b. 1936–d. 1989, San Francisco, USA) first solo exhibition in Manila, opening 25 July 2024. Widely acknowledged as one of the most influential Filipino-American artists,...

17/07/2024

The Philippine Pavilion in the World Expo 2025 in Osaka will have many firsts not only for the country but most likely in world architecture. Drawing inspiration from weaving—the craftsmanship that has become the pride of the Philippines, across its archipelago—the pavilion’s architecture will mirror the sturdiness of warp and weft, a symbol of the nation’s strength, unity and creativity. It will be constructed using over a thousand pieces of “threads” representing woven rattan.

The Philippine Pavilion in the World Expo 2025 in Osaka will have many firsts not only for the country but most likely in world architecture.

17/07/2024

Lou Gonzales: "I didn’t hesitate to make the journey to Quezon City from the south twice in one week just to savor, what to me and many others, is the best Thai cuisine in the city."

I didn't hesitate to make the journey to Quezon City from the south twice in one week just to savor the best Thai cuisine in the city.

17/07/2024

In his speech, Ambassador Endo stated that he strongly hoped that the concerned parties’ compliance with the award would lead to the peaceful settlement of disputes in the South China Sea, and that he was eager to work with like-minded countries on the various issues in the South China Sea.

Japan ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya joined a symposium organized by the Stratbase ADR Institute on July 12, 2024 to commemorate the 8th anniversary of the Arbitral Award on the South China Sea Eight...

16/07/2024

Medel Sablaya: "Baangan Escapade is a quaint little place surrounded by flower and vegetable gardens. It is at the top of a cliff. At the back is a camping ground with a view deck facing the east, overlooking the picturesque neighboring towns below. Beside our homestay is a three-layered waterfall called Inudey, accessible via a clifftop path. That in itself is an awe-inspiring spectacle."

On the surface, Mankayan (94km from Baguio) may not be the place for discriminating travelers looking for eco-friendly and sustainable tourism;...

16/07/2024

The ballroom of Shang Fort had been transformed for Sixty & Fabulous—not just decorated or decked, but transformed elaborately and tastefully, for the June 22, 2024 dinner celebration. The vast place was swathed in black and non-eye-grabbing fabrics to bring out the grandiosity of the chandeliers, the red roses, the table arrangement of tall lamps and vases. The ornateness, in our eyes, was calibrated just right, not going over the top.

Upon receiving an invite with a mini gramophone that actually worked, Sixty & Fabulous written on the invite, friends knew right away that the 60th birthday celebration of businesswoman Joy Wambangco Rustia would be no ordinary gig. That it would be one heck of a production. But still, they weren’...

15/07/2024

National Book Store, a cherished Pinoy brand and trusted partner for generations of Filipinos, has fueled our love for literature and creativity ever since childhood.

As the new school year fast approaches, the brand released a heartwarming and mind-bending film that captivates audiences with a unique narrative about rediscovering passion, creativity, and love for learning.

National Book Store, a cherished Pinoy brand and trusted partner for generations of Filipinos, has fueled our love for literature and creativity ever since childhood. As the new school year fast approaches, the brand released...

15/07/2024

There are four delectable flavors, each mooncake packaged in a luxurious red box. Choose from white lotus with egg yolk, mixed nuts, red bean paste, and ube paste, all offering a rich, smooth, and dense taste to suit every family member.

Solaire Resort Entertainment City and Solaire Resort North celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with delicious mooncake flavors that come in stylish gift boxes and paired with special beverage sets.

15/07/2024

In recognition of this loyalty, Rustan’s is celebrating its cherished Frequent Shoppers Program (FSP) members with an exclusive gathering on Saturday, July 20. Designed to reward and honor patrons who have stood by the premier department store throughout its evolution, this exclusive FSP Day event will unfold across all five Rustan’s stores—Makati, Shangri-La, Alabang, Gateway and Cebu—offering engaging activities, delightful refreshments, special promotions, and unique brand offers. There will also be surprises at rustans.com so stay tuned online!

https://www.thediarist.ph/rustans-celebrates-and-rewards-loyal-patrons/

Rustan’s has always been a haven for those seeking the finest, consistently elevating lifestyles with curated top-tier brands. Since the 1950s, when founders Bienvenido Tantoco Sr. and Gliceria Rustia-Tantoco laid its foundations, Rustan’s has thrived,...

12/07/2024

SIX tells the extraordinary story of the six wives of King Henry VIII, who step out of the shadow of their infamous husband and reclaim their own narratives. Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the modern-pop-inspired musical brings these historical figures to life, portraying them as fierce and influential pop stars in their own right. Audiences are taken on a journey through the lives of Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr, each telling their own story and reclaiming their own narrative.

SIX the Musical will run in Manila for a strictly limited season from October 4 to 20 at The Theatre at Solaire, with tickets on sale exclusively through TicketWorld. The Manila Season is produced by GMG Productions.

The Queens are finally here! Kenny Wax, Wendy and Andy Barnes and George Stiles, in association with GMG Productions, has confirmed the full company for the upcoming SIX the Musical International Tour. The company of...

12/07/2024

Totel V. de Jesus: "I met “Sir Anding” (Roces) about two-and-a-half decades ago. Sometime in 2006 was the stage musical adaptation of Something To Crow About, his collection of 11 short stories with the common protagonist, Kiko, a typical sabungero so obsessed with c***s and cockfighting that he neglects his wife."

What’s with 1924, that three of our distinguished National Artists were born? There’s filmmaker Eddie Romero on July 5, followed by writers Alejandro “Anding” Roces on July 13, and F. Sionil Jose on December 3.

12/07/2024

Pablo A. Tariman: "When he debuted in Manila in 2019, he knew he had to do Beethoven’s Fifth from the way he has analyzed the music. “Since there is a 211-year-old tradition of playing it, we know now that it can be played in many different ways. Earlier, it has been associated with the huge Germanic sounds of Furtwängler and Karajan, the one and only Carlos Kleiber, the authentic period approach of Harnoncourt and Norrington. It is a timeless classic, a truly immortal work of art which will never be forgotten.”"

Tarmo Peltokoski will lead the HK Phil in its season opening concert on September 6, 2024 in a program consisting of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, WAB 109 and Sibelius’s Violin Concerto in D Minor, op. 47 with Daniel Lozakovich as soloist.