Student-artists celebrate National Arts Month
Student-artists celebrate National Arts Month In commemoration of the National Arts Month, spearheaded by the National Commission of Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through Presidential Proclamation 683, the Youth Arts Zone (YAZ) 2023 enjoins young student-artists to utilize their talent and skills, creativity and imagination to respond to today’s pressing issues. Now dubbed as YAZ, […]
Ind’l Design Cum Laude creates compact weather-adaptable cacao dryer for local farmers
Industrial Design Cum Laude creates compact weather-adaptable cacao dryer for local farmers Enterprising 23-year-old Filipino Ninna Fajardo created a portable, weather-adaptable dryer to assist local farmers preserve the quality of cacao beans, prevent post-harvest losses and generate income as a raw material supplier. Dubbed as SICAP, a play on cacao capsule and sikap – the […]
Lessons from an OFW
Lessons from an OFW By Jelica R. Enriquez I was excited to come home. These were my first thoughts when I boarded the plane on my return flight to Manila. The thrill of traveling abroad after the height of the pandemic had worn off. My feet had blisters. My arms were sore. Dark circles formed […]
NEDA recognizes deaf school with volunteer award
NEDA recognizes deaf school with volunteer award The Philippine National Volunteer Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) under the auspices of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) recently recognized the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS) of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) as the Regional Outstanding Volunteer Organization in the National Capital Region […]
Disney-inspired desserts for all seasons
Disney-inspired desserts for all seasons Sugarplum Pastries’ Chef Lovely Jiao, known for her scene-stealing desserts, has unveiled her fairytale-themed collection – which consists of eight-foot dessert towers, lighted anti-gravity cakes and twirly whirly rotating toppers. With the philosophy “no to boring desserts!”, she transforms her passion for architectural works into tiers of personalized creations of […]
Climate emergency exhibit joins Pasinaya 2023
Climate emergency exhibit joins Pasinaya 2023 Pasinaya, the biggest multi-arts festival in the Philippines, included Tropical Climate Forensics in the highly anticipated in-person celebrations. Themed Piglas Sining, this year’s three-day open house fest offers a series of performances, workshops and interactive activities in music, dance, visual arts, film and literature.. On-site events are set to […]
2023 Interior Design Trends: Happier, Vibrant and Eco-Conscious
2023 Interior Design Trends: Happier, Vibrant and Eco-Conscious 2023 design trends promise happiness as society continues to adjust to the ‘new normal’ as we open our doors to welcome families and friends into our homes. Professional interior designers Katherine Ann Correa, an advocate of heritage conservation and Markee Madolaria, a consultant and art director, noted […]
Tahanang Walang Hagdanan renovation project features barrier-free designs
Tahanang Walang Hagdanan renovation project features barrier-free designs The Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc. (TWHI), a non-government organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities (PWDs), recently received a facelift through the borderless renovation project of young student-artists. Established in 1973, the institution provides training, educational, mobility and aid assistance, plus livelihood […]
Game show realities spotlighted in Palanca-winning screenplay
Game show realities spotlighted in Palanca-winning screenplay Amoy Pulbos, a story on dreams and exploitation, bagged First Place of Dulang Pampelikula Category at the 70th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, the most prestigious and the longest-running literary contest in the Philippines. Established in 1950, the distinguished competition named after businessman and philanthropist Don Carlos […]
Interior Design students champion Filipino values in sustainable and locally made furniture
Interior Design students champion Filipino values in sustainable and locally made furniture Young Filipino Interior Design students encapsulated diverse Filipino values in sustainable furniture and fittings that champion Filipino art and tradition. Entitled Value+Able, the project challenged the promising innovators from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) School of Environment and Design (SED) […]