Meeting of Styles | Truth is Light

Meeting of Styles has been in a two-year hiatus during the pandemic. But with everything slowly going back to how it was before, the event as most known in the urban culture scenes is finally making it happen. There was a huge turnout at the parking grounds of Anonas in Quezon City, where the event happened. The gathering of the most talented visual artists that featured the young upstarts and the well-established ones converged to show up and paint their passionate artistic desires as MOS in the Philippines’ last day though it rained was a success.

Agents of Atlas #1 | Riding the Wave of Artists

08.12.2019 – The weekend had full schedule of Filipino comics-related events with Komikon Indieket now at everyone’s rear view. This continues with the signing event at Comic Odyssey that has been announced a month early. This is after the reveal for the “Agents of Atlas” regular series spinning off from War of the Realms Saga. The first issue features four variant covers including the regular release that featured artists Leinil Yu doing Wave, Carlo Pagulayan with Jason Paz inspiring the classic Giant X-Men #1, and special painted cover by Mico Suayan. The event had long lines at Comic Odyssey handed down numbered stubs.

Preview Zero | Toy Warehouse Sale 10!

11.04.2016 – Toy Warehouse Sale events is a sign that the holiday season is just around the corner even though they’re a month away. But Toy Kingdom urges early shoppers to get their hands on some interesting gifts for the kids and kid at heart. Since 2007 Toy Kingdom has organized the yearly Toy Warehouse Sale at the Megatrade Hall in SM Megamall. It has become a yearly tradition that attracts thousands of early Christmas shoppers as an alternative to avoid the holiday bum rush.

Happy Meal Launches Angry Birds Toys & More!

05.15.2016 - The “Angry Birds” block screening presented by McDonald’s also promoting the latest Happy Meal toys and the exclusive treats was the highlight of the event that was transpired one Saturday afternoon at the Powerplant Mall. Parents with their children and some kid at heart were invited to the exclusive block screening of the “Angry Birds Movie” currently shown in cinemas. But what makes this day special was the theme based from the popular game app by Rovio.

FCBD 2015: Preparations, Locations & Fun!

04.24.2015 – Free Comic Book Day is less than 10 days and fans have been trooping to this annual pilgrimage wondering where to go to get their free stuff. You’re in luck because there are only a few places to go through to stand in line next Saturday. The event has been around since 2002 and for those new people who have heard about this through word of mouth should know this is not just about free stuff. But in some places in Asia the word “FREE” is a word never to avoid.

Sneak Peek: Secret Fresh at Au Courant!

05.10.2014 – If you happen to be at the area of Powerplant Mall check out the Kirov Model Unit just beside Rockwell Tent. There you may see some unique finds like fine art, paintings, furniture, accessories and many more. This weekend Cura V is organizing an event where everything unique in one roof. Secret Fresh will be participating at Au Courant a Summer Travel Trunk Show, where they are selling paintings and art toys this Saturday and Sunday. There will be 26 other exhibitors all set to welcome you today and Secret Fresh gives you a sneak peek of their display…

Post-Star Wars Global Day at The Resorts World!

05.05.2014 – The Star Wars day event dubbed ‘May the Fourth Be You’ was a successful event over the weekend that was held Saturday at the Resorts World Manila in collaboration by the Pinoy 501st Legion also known as the Philippine Outpost. The 501st Legion representing the Philippines had a parade and given fans the photo opportunity over the weekend at New Port Mall. The weekend was full of surprises to the biggest Star Wars fan celebrating the global event that featured your favorite characters…

May The 4th Be With Philippines 2014!

Photo by Paulo Vecina

05.04.2014 – The global Star Wars Celebration ‘May the Fourth Be with you’ is happening today. This year Star Wars makes the effort in promoting this event through social media and as the day of the event to remember. If you’re a big Star Wars fan then it must be your day to celebrate and one of the countries who are passionate to make this event heard is the Philippines. There are die hard Star Wars fans that will make this celebration unique and unforgettable.

FCBD 2014: Filbar's Surprises By The Numbers!

05.03.2014 – For those who want to avoid the huge crowd at The Fort BGC there are other comic shops that will participate in this year’s Free Comic Book Day. Its great timing also that they are also celebrating 35 years as a store that was established in 1979. If you’re familiar with Filbar’s its THAT comic shop who will be celebrating FCBD after being reintroduced with new management sometime in July 2013. This is also their first time to participate to be part of FCBD 2014. Last night preparations have been underway to get ready and welcome new customers at the door.

Saturday of Fun at CN Toon Fest!

05.01.2014 – This Saturday will be whole day of scheduled events. You got the yearly long lines to get free comic books and by Sunday it’s a global celebration for a galaxy far away. But for the young ones there’s CN ToonFest from Cartoon Network. This might the first of its kind in the country a fun Saturday with Cartoon Network also this Saturday and it happens in the late afternoon…

Star Wars Global Day: A Day of Celebrations!

04.25.2014 – Star Wars has become an iconic part of popular culture and its enduring franchise of films, animation, videogames, and television has been a key its success for being relevant until today.



The fandom for the greatest space opera is huge thanks to small group of people who founded Star Wars Philippines in the early 2000s. These passionate fans for anything Star Wars won’t stop there but continues to grow…

NexCon Brings You SciFi & Fantasy Convention!

03.11.2014 – There has been a lot local conventions happening in the Philippines, and mostly it has something to do with toys and cosplay. There has never been a convention that defined popular culture that catered equal interest. There was news about NexCon a convention about Science Fiction and Fantasy. But there are no exact details on what this event has to offer. The event is organized by Cosplay.Ph and there will be more updates as the event happens…

Sights & Highlights at Art with Heart!

11.24.2013 – Art with Heart has pulled an impressive collection of talented individuals from the Philippine comic community and Urban Lifestyle (group of visual, street and graphic artists) doing one goal help raise funds from the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The Philippines have great talented individuals and when it comes to the “Bayanihan” spirit everyone pulled together to mount an effort to help. The event organized by Fully Booked with Comic Odyssey and Vinyl on Vinyl made it happen on a Saturday.

Vinyl on Vinyl + Jon Burgerman!

07.29.2013 – Who is Jon Burgerman? He is a NYC based artist interested in instigating improvisation and play through drawing and spectacle. Something rarely seen with other artists but there is a growing interest with his style that was also inspired followed by others the way of doodling random creations. His first trip to the Philippines and he gets to do a talk at Vinyl on Vinyl yesterday regarding his inspirations and creations. Plus you get to see his creations at the gallery which is also being sold.

Sights & Highlights: Community Meet

07.20.2013 – The LEGO® enthusiasts who are also into other brands related to constructions toys has been around since 2007. The small community known as Philippine Bricksters was born on the now defunct Multiply Group page. Originally the group would benefit interest in all brands of constructions toys led by LEGO® that started it all. When Multiply.com closed this year all members you were part of the growing community moved to the FB group.

The Story Behind Free Comic Book Day!

03.11.2013 – Free Comic book Day has become a celebrated event in North America and has been an annual event in the Philippines. The original pioneer of this was the former CCHQ (Comics Central Headquarters) from 2002 to 2004 and in between those years up to 2007 Filbar’s, Comic Quest and Sputnik followed suit. But most of the comics were not entirely given for FREE as what has been a tradition in the US since it began back in 2002.

ICCON 2012: The Pop Culture Event in Iloilo City!

12.02.2012 – The FIRST Iloilo Comic Con was a success featuring the best artists from Manila and based in this region which was held earlier today at the Robinsons Place Iloilo. The special guest featured comic book artists based in Manila with Gerry Alanguilan, Manix Abrera, Carlo Vergara, Heuber Khan Michael, Aaron Felizmenio, Carlo Pagulayan, Wilson Tortosa, Stephen Segovia and Danny Acuna. Black Pearl Philippines was also present for the cosplay judging and more!

Castle Geek Philippine Launch: All-New X-Men #1!

111.08.2012 – Castle Geek has announced their special launch for the All-New X-Men #1 to kick start the Marvel Now and this is not your usual comic book release. There will be surprises and raffle to promote the event that possible will be graced by the Philippine X-Men Cosplay Team! It’s been more than two months Castle Geek opened its doors to the public and this is their first event to promote the release of the All-New X-Men #1 in the Philippines.

GeekFight!: Trivia Night 29th Event: "School of Geek!"

06.09.2012 – The Geek shall inherit the Earth and that’s all we geeks are destined to do and we’re not flipping to overreact. But the last night’s Geek Fight Trivia Night is definitely for the hardcore of Geeks. This the twenty ninth Geek Fight held at the Quantum Café and the theme is “Geek School Night” that one team even went there way to dress up to be students for this occasion. But out of the teams who participated only one emerged victorious taking home a box of comic books.

Komikon Indieket 2012 Full Details Announced!

06.04.2012 – As revealed by John Zamar creator of Bathala Komiks in his Facebook the announcement of the Komikon Indieket which will happen on July 14, 2012. It caters to the up and coming indie publication.

This reminds us what the Comic-Con in the US after SDCC which is the same organizers who brought you A.P.E (Alternative Publishing Expo) on its 19th year. For the Komikon Indieket it’s a great market to promote the new blood of talents in the country.