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More than 500 years after Europeans sailed across previously unexplored oceans and set foot on what is now the Philippines, Filipinos now have the chance to explore and acquaint themselves with Europe without ever setting foot there through Layag: European Classics in Filipino, the first anthology of its kind that gathers the Filipino translations of 14 short-story classics from 11 …

In an effort to share with the world the priceless collections that have “nourished the minds of countless generations of Filipino students,” the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and UnionBank of the Philippines unveiled the school’s massive, multivolume catalogues of rare books and periodicals at the Edsa Shangri-La hotel in Mandaluyong City on May 5. 

Did you ever think it was possible to visit the Arctic and interact with a polar bear without leaving the country? Well, Shangri-La Plaza is making that true this summer as it offers its “broadcast augmented reality” experience at the mall’s East Atrium from May 6 to June 4. 

By Alvin I. Dacanay  3 Stars and a Sun, the Philippine Educational Theater Association (Peta) musical that used the songs of the late rapper Francis Magalona in telling the story of class-divided young Filipinos struggling against a dystopian society, dominated the Gawad Buhay nominations for 2016 that also saw several onstage and offstage talents recognized twice or more. 

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is celebrating the birth centenary of the late National Artist for Visual Arts Cesar F. Legaspi with the exhibit Lying in State, which opened on April 2—his birthday—and is part of the yearlong “100 Years of Cesar Legaspi” series of events celebrating his life and works. 

This weekend, Bonifacio High Street (BHS) Park will turn into one huge “glamping” site with numerous fun-filled activities for everyone. 

Buy a pair of stylish designer sunglasses from Eye Society this summer and you might just be wearing them on a free trip aboard Star Cruises’ luxury cruise liner SuperStar Virgo. 

By Alvin I. Dacanay  Four prize-winning films dealing with religious issues, including a best-picture Oscar winner, will be shown in select SM cinemas this month as part of a three-year partnership between the shopping mall chain’s lifestyle division and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) in screening independent features to a wider audience under the Cine Lokal cinema …

After Christmas, the most awaited season for Filipinos is Lent. Many use this time, particularly Holy Week, to escape their distress and stress over life in Metro Manila and other major cities and seek the promised comfort and freedom of the provinces. Indeed, Holy Week is the perfect time to rest and reflect, one that combines solemn religious observance and …

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) will again hold its annual Pinoy Book Stop Tour on April 7 and 8 that will feature independent and campus-based bookstores within and south of Metro Manila, as well as community and university libraries and book museums.