Drag queens, an almost one-woman show, and blurred realities

Inquirer.net - Nov 11, 2026

With its new theater season, IdeaFirst shows how film and stage can thrive side by side

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Nov 10, 2026

Afterpiece review: Stephen Fung, Angela Yuen anchor a bitter tale of theatrical narcissism

3/5 stars The narrative tradition of the washed-up male creative attempting to validate his bruised ego at the expense of his muses is a rich one. Cross the backstage chaos of Birdman with the bitter rivalries of All About Eve and the obsessive grooming of Pygmalion and you’ll have a recognisable template of toxic theatricality. That legacy looms over Afterpiece, a compelling yet preposterous Hong Kong drama. Written and directed by first-time filmmaker Keane Wong Tak-kin – a former script...

Nov 10, 2026

Tarlac towns showcase giant Christmas Belen entries for Belenismo 2026

Giant and intricately designed Christmas Belen displays are once again lighting up towns and cities across Tarlac as the province holds its 19th annual Belenismo competition.

Nov 10, 2026

Will Ashley to focus on health after almost being confined in hospital

Will Ashley is focusing on his health after almost getting admitted to a hospital.

Nov 10, 2026

MMDA adjusts mall operating hours to 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. starting November 16

The adjusted schedule will not apply on weekends and holidays.

Nov 10, 2026

Is there room for the zero-alcohol movement in Manila?

After making waves in other cities abroad, our F&B scene is slowly starting to take notice

Nov 10, 2026

British writer John Harrison wins 2026 Booker Prize for 'The End of Everything'

British author John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel, "The End of Everything," a dystopian satire that the prize says probes the limits of human understanding.

Nov 10, 2026

Why the Bangkok Art Biennale is now one of Asia’s most relevant international exhibitions

At first glance, Mandy El-Sayegh’s The Campaign (2026) at the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC) looks like a luxury boutique whose creative director has gone for an “Oriental spiritual” look. Mannequins draped in patterned silks guard a red-floored, high-ceilinged temple, its walls plastered with silkscreened collages in amber and cumin tones. Above a video of the work’s making is a neon sign resembling a designer monogram. But it is all camouflage. The sign is the amateur radio identifier of...