NOVA | Master Plan: Phase One

05.15.2019 – In the early 2010s the booming art gallery scene in the Philippines has started to sprout all over Metro Manila. This produced and promoted the artistry for the best of the brightest talents that are making a name in foreign countries abroad. This also gave birth to art events shows that not only catered to the traditional art form, but reinvigorated the interest thanks to these local galleries. Nova Gallery Manila is one of those haven that put the names to their works and their passion for the arts that had recent celebrated its ninth anniversary.

Lumpen Culturati: Mike Atienza on "Sink" by Isabel Yap!

11.28.2013 – Lumpen Culturati is a popular culture and personal bog by Carljoe Javier the writer behind the books “And the Geek Shall Inherit the Earth”, “Geek Tragedies”, “The Kobayashi Maru of Love” and “The Pop Criticultural Infindibulator.”



He also writes reviews for movies, television, and all other things related to popular culture that you might find it interesting and unique. He’s also a professor at one of the Philippines’ well-known Universities and has recent fond interest for Blue Bustamante…

98B Future Market: Polarities!

10.19.2013 – The 98B Future Market is a monthly event held at the Escolta in Metro Manila where urban lifestyle artists and garage sellers that also includes the ones who doesn’t have an actual store sell their wares. From old vinyl records, cassette tapes and anything nostalgic can be seen in this monthly gathering of a small community pushing the rehabilitation of old Manila back to its original roots that made Escolta the original Business District in the country. It’s where old school meet the current generation talking about art and urban life.

Comic Quest in SM North Edsa now on its new location!

03.12.2012 – If you happen to be in the area of Quezon City chances are you’re a frequent mall visitor of SM North Edsa. Surely if you’re a comic book reader you might be a regular at Comic Quest which is one of the oldest shops in the business who still brings the latest titles on the shelf.

They are also into selling other merchandise such as toys, collectibles and exclusive action figures. This also includes imported shirts and special edition never released DVDs or Blu-Ray discs in the Philippines. If you frequently travel less to these parts of Quezon City try to check the CQ branch.