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Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer Joji officially returns with his highly anticipated full-length studio album, Piss In The Wind , out now via Palace Creek .  Marking a bold new chapter in his evolving artistry, the 21-track project bridges Joji’s sonic past and present—balancing melancholic, introspective songwriting with gritty yet atmospheric production. Alongside the album release, Joji has unveiled the music video for “Last of a Dying Breed,” further expanding the album’s vivid creative universe.  Featuring collaborations with Giveon, 4batz, Yeat, and Don Toliver , Piss In The Wind showcases Joji’s continued reinvention, echoing the raw visual language of his early YouTube days while solidifying his place as one of the most compelling voices in alternative pop today.  The album follows a string of dynamic singles, including “LOVE YOU LESS,” “Past Won’t Leave My Bed,” and “PIXELATED KISSES,” the latter ending a multi-year musical hiatus and de...

  Behind every bold idea is someone willing to see its potential. For Benilde Open Design + Art 2025, that responsibility falls to an international panel of judges made up of leading voices in design, architecture, technology, and contemporary culture. Together, they have reviewed this year’s submissions and selected the grantees whose concepts best respond to the theme, “Extension of Nature”,helping shape which ideas move from imagination to real-world realization. Coming from museums, universities, global companies, and cultural institutions, the jury reflects what Benilde Open is about where art, design, and innovation meet to imagine future facing ideas rooted in the world we live in. Each judge brings a distinct perspective, united by a shared commitment to champion bold, thoughtful work that pushes boundaries. Judging the Future of Art + Design Members of the panel of judges include Freddy Anzures, a Filipino American designer whose work has helped shape how millions of peopl...

VLF 2025 Presscon Photo by Kiko Cabuena The Virgin Labfest (VLF), since its establishment in 2005, has grown into a garden of gripping narratives and socially-relevant storytelling. For its upcoming 22nd season, the annual theater festival is now accepting submissions of unpublished, unstaged, untried, and untested one-act plays. The deadline is February 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Submissions must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf file format and sent to thewritersblocinc@gmail.com. Google Docs files or links are not allowed.  Only scripts written by Filipino citizens will be entertained. They must also have a running time of 40 minutes, which amounts to 25 to 35 pages. The submitted work must not have been previously published in book form, and/ or staged for more than two performances in a show run (readings and one-time workshop productions are allowed). It may also be in Filipino or English. Those utilizing Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, and other Filipino languages are also allowed with a...

CCP Pasinaya 2025 at Centro de Turismo Intramuros Immerse yourself in a vibrant artistic journey of Manila and Pasay’s rich cultural landscape through Paseo Museo hop-on, hop-off museum tour at the CCP Pasinaya 2026, The Open House Festival: Paglikha ng Kinabukasan. On February 7 and 8, visitors who register for CCP Pasinaya can take the free shuttle provided by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines at the Paseo Museo terminal along Vicente Sotto Street and explore 19 museums and galleries across the cities. The CCP Pasinaya follows the pay-what-you-can, watch-all-you-can scheme. Beyond their permanent collections, these venues will also host special shows by volunteer artists and performing groups, offering visitors an extraordinary opportunity to experience live creativity and performance alongside visual treasures. Don’t miss the curated tour component of the country’s largest multi-arts festival to celebrate Filipino artistry in all its forms, from paintings and installations to...

 “I just wanted to write a comforting love song about how it’s okay to allow yourself to rest and lean on the people who matter,” Gab admits. “We live in such a fast-paced, demanding world, but we don’t have to face them alone. Sometimes, taking a pause helps us recharge before moving forward. ‘Hanapin mo ang iyong pahinga’ as I would say.” While undeniably penned as an intimate love song, “Kama” also serves as a reflection of the workforce culture, calling out environments that prioritize productivity and numbers at the expense of well-being and balance. The young multi-hyphenate shares that he wrote Kama one evening after work, feeling stressed out. “I started thinking about how I needed to solve all my work problems immediately even though I was drained. Then I decided to take a break and just write a song as a way to process my thoughts. I think at that time I was also listening heavily to songs like Kumot by Solace Out the Door, Tulog Na by Sugarfree, and Janice by Dilaw. The ...

Fernando Amorsolo Site of U.P Diliman  The Asian Cultural Council Philippines Foundation, Inc. (ACC Philippines), in partnership with Leon Gallery, will  hold its annual benefit art auction on February 14, 2026, at Leon Gallery, Makati City. The auction marks the  first in a series of fundraising initiatives in support of the ACC Philippines Fellowship Program.  The benefit auction will feature a curated selection of works by distinguished and emerging artists,  highlighting the richness and diversity of Philippine art. Proceeds will directly support the ACC Philippines Fellowship Program, which enables Filipino artists, scholars, and arts professionals to pursue research, creative work, and cultural exchange projects in the Philippines and abroad.  “This annual art auction is both a celebration of artistic excellence and a vital platform for sustaining the fellowship program that nurtures cultural leadership and cross-cultural dialogue,” said ACC Philippin...