Art and motherhood: How art helps moms bust stress

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Motherhood is not easy. The time, effort, sacrifice, commitment, and patience needed to be a mother are so great, and yet sometimes, receive little external reward. Margarette Jaranilla, 43, the super mom to…

IN PHOTOS: Artists from Isabela make rice art portrait of content creator Rendon Labador

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 04/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Giovani Garinga from Isabela shared a series of photos showcasing their rice art portrait of content creator Rendon Labador.  Netizens were impressed with this rice work of art that is going viral on social media.…

VIDEO: How do you get up on that tattoo bed? 

Immae Lachica 04/11/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tattoo artists of a studio here made a video to show how their clients climb on the tattoo bed—and a lot can surely relate to this. Tattoo artists Brian Senerpida, Naldy Tarrayo,…

FACES OF CEBU: Raven Carlisle Tabanera, 28, animator and music producer

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – During his spare time, Raven Carlisle Tabanera would tinker around with his animation software and let his creativity take over. It was in between breaks from editing videos and producing music that he…

The power of perspective

Kat Palomo - @inquirerdotnet 01/27/2023

Rothko. Van Gogh. Monet. These artists, like many famous ones throughout history, have been known to have struggled with mental health conditions. Art and mental illness are also connected in the way that mental illness can influence…

Cebu City to hold first Mobility Summit on Sept. 26-27

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 09/23/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 80 representatives from different local government units (LGUs) in Cebu, regional government agencies, the private sector, and transportation groups are expected to converge during the two-day Cebu City Mobility Summit on…

Obstructionist vs. enabling

Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 07/12/2022

  Do you often get the feeling that government bureaucrats seem to be programmed with an obstructionist mindset, when as “public servants,” their attitude should be an enabling one instead? Over the years, I’ve shared many anecdotes…

Art Fair Philippines 2022: A hybrid experience

PR 03/01/2022

Art Fair Philippines is excited to present a hybrid event for this year’s edition. The country’s premier art fair will open on March 23 and will run until April 1 with physical exhibitions set up at Ayala…

3rd run of Tubo Cebu Art Fair goes online

Mary Jhudielle Gicale 11/16/2021

Masterpieces by local artists are now on display as Tubo Cebu Art Fair launches an eight-day online event to continue to nurture the art community in Cebu during these challenging times. The Arts Council of Cebu Foundation,…

An artist uses own skin as a canvas for his work of art

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 09/19/2021

GINATILAN, CEBU — The painting process takes time, patience, and effort. With determination and passion, 21-year-old Jay Dela Cruz, from Antipolo, Rizal, uses his body as a canvas for his Van Gogh’s The Starry Night-inspired painting. Body…

Cebuano artist take typography to the next level

Immae Lachica 05/12/2021

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Food is life. We all know this. But did you know that food is art, too? Yes, read that right. Food can be presented in beautiful ways, too, like how freelance artist…

Paintings of artist Florentino Impas takes the spotlight at SM Seaside

Marc Cosep 05/04/2021

As Cebu takes center stage in the country’s celebration of the 500th year of Christianity, one of Cebu’s finest visual artists gives life to history through his paintings. Dubbed “Ang Panagtagbo” (The Encounter), the solo exhibit of…

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