First edition of Rizal’s ‘El Filibusterismo’ becomes most expensive book sold in Philippines
A signed first edition of “El Filibusterismo” by Philippine national hero Jose Rizal became the most expensive book…
By Bobbie Ysabelle Matias
Bobbie achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication at the University of Caloocan City - South.
She enjoys all kinds of creative hobbies during her free time, particularly junk journaling, graphic design, drawing, and video editing.
Bobbie is a huge fan of LGBTQ+ media, while food also has a special place in her heart.
She does not shy away from trying new dishes and cuisines, and believes that food is the best way to tell history and impart knowledge about a certain culture.
While not being a huge sports fan, she has a genuine interest in Formula One and badminton.
Inaugural ‘Night at the Theater’ offers previews of upcoming Philippine productions
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Property co-ownership among same-sex couples allowed under Philippine law
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Theatre Group Asia to bring three international hits to Philippine stage
Theatre Group Asia (TGA) has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, with three global productions expected to premiere on the…
Full line-up revealed for ASEAN-Korea music festival ROUND in Manila this April
The Philippines will be hosting the 2026 ASEAN-Korea ROUND Festival this April, with local hitmakers Cup of Joe…
‘Game of Thrones’ star Lena Headey joins cast of Amazon MGM’s ‘Red, White & Royal Wedding’
British actress Lena Headey will be joining the cast of Amazon MGM Studio's 'Red, White & Royal Wedding',…
Lauren Gunderson’s ‘anthropology’ to be staged in Philippines for first time
Psychological thriller play 'anthropology' by award-winning American playwright Lauren Gunderson will make its Asian premiere in the Philippines…
‘Good Boy’ dog Indy wins Astra acting award — but not everyone’s happy about it
Indy the Dog, the protagonist of the 2025 horror film 'Good Boy', has made history as the first…
Philippine theater scene all set for new year after fruitful 2025
The new year has barely started, but Filipino theater fans already have a lot to look forward to.…
Merry & gay: Four queer movies to watch to get into the holiday spirit
For the past decade, LGBTQ+ films have gradually shifted from their typical bleak and depressing tropes, instead venturing…
Queer hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry’ officially renewed for season two
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Japanese music group XG’s Cocona comes out as transmasc non-binary
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Fil-Am Broadway star Lissa de Guzman joins Philippine staging of ‘A Chorus Line’
Filipino-American Broadway actress Lissa de Guzman is set to make her homecoming to the Philippines as she stars…
Philippine production of ‘Spring Awakening’ gets full cast reveal
The Guilty Ones are here! Philippine theater company The Sandbox Collective has unveiled the full cast of its…
Video games that beautifully explore the complexities of death and grief
Video games are often expected to be action-packed and adrenaline-fueled experiences. While such games are indeed what the…
Singapore eyeing nuclear power as alternative energy source
Singapore has been boosting its capabilities in studying the possibility of deploying nuclear power as one of the…
Film news: Amazon MGM Studios unveils awaited sequel for ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’
Amazon MGM Studios has recently greenlit the highly anticipated sequel to queer rom-com 'Red, White & Royal Blue',…
Sheila Atim is queen of the damned in new season of ‘Interview with the Vampire’
Sheila Atim was born to be a queen! The Ugandan-British actress has been revealed to play the role…
Film news: A24 teases new queer rom-com ‘Pillion’ starring Alexander Skarsgard, Harry Melling
A24 has finally released the teaser trailer for 'Pillion', a new queer romantic dramedy starring Alexander Skarsgard (‘The…
Gaming news: Hideo Kojima, Jordan Peele unveil first trailer for horror game ‘OD’
Japanese video game designer and writer Hideo Kojima has launched the first trailer for 'OD', a horror game…
Entertainment news: Southeast Asian acts Ben&Ben, Tilly Birds announce joint single ‘Heaven’
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There has been an increased number of hawksbill turtle nests found in Singapore this year, marking a positive…
Vatican welcomes LGBTQ+ pilgrims for Jubilee celebrations in historic first
The Vatican on Saturday, September 6 hosted over 1,000 LGBTQ+ Catholics and their families as part of the…