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From P18M, “La Pintura” by Hidalgo sells for a record-breaking P78M

ANCX
Updated as of Sep 21 06:38 PM

The last time a Hidalgo was sold was October of last year in a Spanish auction house  Read more »

What an internet Echo Chamber is—and why you should get out of it

Dominic Ligot
Posted at Sep 21 10:43 AM

These days, our cyberspace experience controlled by algorithms, which are scripted to control the data you consume based on your past behavior. But this digital “preaching to the choir” isn’t always a good thing, and has helped spread chaos and cost lives in the process. Read more »

Martial Law baby

Sol F. Juvida
Updated as of Sep 21 02:01 PM

An activist and journalist from the years of Marcos’s military rule tells her story of raising a child during the country’s darkest hours Read more »

Foster + Partners Takes Design Into the Future with The Estate Makati

Partner Feature
Posted at Sep 20 03:27 PM

Award-winning British architectural firm fuses technology and high quality materials in their first development in Manila. Read more »

Review: ‘Cuddle Weather’ is a look at the lives of prostitutes through romcom lenses

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Sep 20 12:07 PM

This PPP entry is Leaving Las VegasLite, and a That Thing Called Tadhana with a call girl and gigolo as the lovestruck couple. Read more »

Here are the 13 participating films in Cine Europa 22

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Sep 19 09:06 PM

The popular film festival will kick off a nine-stop nationwide tour tomorrow in Greenbelt 3. This edition's slate of films includes a Gerard Depardieu comedy, several tales of forbidden love, historical biopics, and Elle Fanning playing one of the most recognizable names in horror writing.  Read more »

Review: ‘Watch Me Kill’ is an elegant mood piece from an exciting new director

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Sep 19 01:14 PM

Tyrone Acierto flexes his American film education in this stylish new Western. Read more »

By blending children's books and art, Gigo Alampay allows kids to learn hard truths

Jam Pascual
Posted at Sep 19 12:20 PM

The CANVAS founder believes that we should trust children with uncomfortable truths and complex ideas. Through the initiatives of his organization, legendary artists like BenCab and Rodel Tapaya are helping the next generation be more equipped and aware.  Read more »

The Iglit-Baco tamaraw rangers give up limb and luxury to protect our national treasure

Aspen Sanez
Updated as of Sep 19 04:17 PM

Gunfights, blood leeches, low pay—these are par for the course for these men of Mindoro who sacrifice a lot to keep our country’s only endemic bovine in healthy numbers. Still they stay because of their genuine love for these animals. Read more »

Review: ‘Lola Igna’ is a breathtaking achievement

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Sep 18 01:56 PM

What makes Eduardo Roy a must-watch filmmaker is how he manages to avoid fetishizing the poverty he portrays. Read more »

Review: ‘LSS’ will hook you with its sharp take on love (and also make you want to sing)

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Sep 17 09:57 PM

Director Jade Castro shows that not only does he have a finger on the pulse of his generation, but also an eye on showing older folks a thing or two. Read more »

Marcus Adoro’s ex-lover: “My wounds keep me up at night while my abuser is running free”

Jacs T. Sampayan
Updated as of Sep 16 03:10 PM

In a couple of social media posts, two women accused the former Eraserheads guitarist of subjecting them into different forms of abuse. The accompanying photos and screencaps they shared depict a disconcerting dynamic and the mind of a disturbed man.   Read more »

In 4 minutes, 'Mother of all Philippine maps' sold for P46.72 million

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Sep 15 04:59 PM

The map is known to have contributed to winning our case against China in The Hague. Read more »

Mano a Mano: Salcedo Auctions vs. Leon Gallery

Bam V. Abellon
Updated as of Sep 14 05:47 PM

It’s the battle of the auction houses once again as Leon Gallery and Salcedo Auctions flex their guns this month and show off their best gets  Read more »

It’s a thrill to see lechon kawali and Mang Tomas in ‘Million Pound Menu’ but guess what spoiled it

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Sep 13 08:46 PM

Like in any party, it’s always the investors that kill the vibe—just like in this Netflix reality series that combines the concepts of Top Chef and Shark Tank. Read more »

Gerard Salonga, Japanese heartthrob Ryu Goto lead PPO's 37th year

Totel V. de Jesus
Updated as of Sep 13 08:56 AM

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) is opening its year-long 37th concert season on Friday the 13th. Read more »

Hidalgo’s ‘La Pintura’ is up for auction with a starting price of P18 M

Bam V. Abellon
Updated as of Sep 12 08:13 PM

After Juan Luna’s boceto for the Spoliarium sold for Php 73.5 million at Salcedo Auction’s Well-Appointed Life edition last year, its former housemate in Spain, Hidalgo’s 'La Pintura,' will be up for auction on the 21st of the month. Will 'pretty' sell for more?  Read more »

Will it beat the SEAG deadline? Inside the Rizal Memorial makeover

Jacs T. Sampayan
Updated as of Sep 12 09:33 PM

The sprawling facilities along Vito Cruz was once a proud example of who we are—and what we can be—as a people. Today, rehabilitation efforts are furiously underway to showcase its transformation in time for the Southeast Asian Games in November. Read more »

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra to hold free concert in Manila this month

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 12 05:26 PM

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra will hold a free concert at the Kartilya ng Katipunan beside the Manila City Hall as the national orchestra seeks to give back to the public. Read more »

On-the-rise The Estate Makati wins big at this year’s Japan International Property Awards

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Sep 12 11:58 AM

The covetable address that will rise along Ayala Avenue is still in development, but is already winning big at international awards. It's set to be completed in 2023, but is already building quite the buzz. Read more »