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In celebration of July as Philippines-Japan Friendship Month—a friendship that marks its 60th anniversary this year—The Japan Foundation Manila and Shangri-La Plaza team up again to hold Eigasai 2016, the newest edition of the annual Japanese film festival that will run at the Shang Cineplex from July 8 to 17.

By Himaya Perez  Call it the Philippines’s definitive beach party. 

Thirteen years ago we were introduced to Dory, the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish in the extraordinary underwater world of Finding Nemo. Now the lovable character embarks on an exciting journey to reunite with her family in that movie’s much-anticipated sequel, Finding Dory.

Good news for those eager to watch Brillante Ma. Mendoza’s newest film Ma’ Rosa: No need to wait much longer. Last week Mendoza and Wilson Tieng, president and CEO of Ma’ Rosa distributor Solar Entertainment, confirmed to the Philippine Daily Inquirer that the award-winning drama would be shown in cinemas nationwide starting July 6. 

The renowned French designer Coco Chanel once said that fashion is not something that exists in dresses alone. The sky, the streets, ideas, ways of life, and even events all constitute fashion. If one believes that in this age of wearable technology, then even the choice of gadgets and its accessories constitute fashion. 

When we were growing up, we always had that one person we looked up to, one who was—is—greater than the fictional characters we admired. He may not wear a cape, but he sure is our favorite superhero: Dad. On Father’s Day, honor him with a feast that’s just as great as he is, one that’s packed with treats fit for …

Anything made with chocolate has a special place in the hearts of sweets-loving Filipinos. If you are one of them, let us ask you: when was the last time you actually indulged in a heavenly cake made with multiple layers of chocolate? 

Emerging arts and performance company Artist Playground begins its second season with Happiness is a Pearl, the latest one-act play by Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature Hall of Fame inductee Rody Vera that is set to open on June 9.

A week after Jaclyn Jose made history as the first Filipino to win the best actress award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, many Filipinos are still gushing over her triumph and how much it means to the Philippines. She certainly deserves the adulation. 

In what’s considered a first in the history of Philippine dance, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Ballet Philippines (BP), in cooperation with the Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) and Ballet Manila (BM), will jointly hold the inaugural Dance.MNL: The Philippine Dance Festival in June.