From galleries to city streets: Where to experience Filipino creativity this National Arts Month
National Arts Month is a reminder that creativity is not a side note in Filipino life, but it’s woven into how we tell stories, preserve memory, and imagine what comes next. …
Bad Bunny breaks the Grammy ceiling with historic Album of the Year win
The 2026 Grammy Awards have concluded, crowning some of the year’s finest artists and albums, with Bad Bunny making history as the first Spanish-language artist to win Album of the Year…
adobo LIA Young Creative Competition welcomes non-agency creatives, sets the stage for the adobo LIA Masterclass 2026
The creative industry thrives on the brilliance of people who translate bold ideas into reality, constantly pushing the boundaries of what we imagine is possible. To scout for more creatives that…
Cannes Lions 2026 names 5 jury presidents from Asia to lead Creative Data, Health & Wellness, Innovation, Sustainable Development Goals, Media Lions
Each year, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity convenes the industry’s top minds to judge the world’s strongest creative work. While creativity is often treated as subjective, it is also assessed…
K-Pop finally strikes gold at the Grammys — and it’s because of a fictional trio
Who would have thought that a bunch of fictional characters from an animated film would win the first Grammy in K-Pop history? At the recently held 2026 Grammy Awards, HUNTR/X —…
Tasty meets tasteful: Samosa St. serves snackable art and snacks
The street food culture in the Philippines is a vibrant montage of delicacies cooked right in front of you. Take, for example, eye-catching orange kwek-kwek and Ilocos empanadas, and purple puto…
adobo Magazine enters its 20th year with a clear truth: the future is creative
My first international coverage at ADFEST 2025 came with a front-row lesson on what creativity actually means in the world beyond awards. I accompanied our Editor-in-Chief, Angel Guerrero, in an exclusive…
adoboPicks January 2026: In the age of AI, creativity reminds us what it means to be human
The first month of the year often sets the tone for the creativity that will shape the months ahead. This January, across industries and geographies, the most resonant work isn’t chasing…
Assemblage, memory, and identity take center stage in LAKBAY 2026: Through Visual Poetries
Art House, a platform for artists dedicated to cultural exchange and community engagement, kicks off National Arts Month with the second iteration of its acclaimed LAKBAY series with the theme, “LAKBAY…
After decades of being snubbed, a horror film becomes the most nominated in Oscar history
Historically, horror has fared poorly at the Academy Awards. Only seven horror films have ever been nominated for Best Picture, a statistic that suggests not a lack of worthy contenders, but…
Stories from the road: Inside Grab’s human-led Driver AI Ambassador Program
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – There is a particular intimacy to our everyday experiences with Grab. It lives in the warm greeting at the door, the choice of radio station as traffic stalls,…
Cannes Young Lions PH throws open the doors to non-agency creatives, gives current participants a seat at the jury table
The Cannes Young Lions Philippines is back this year, looking for young professionals to represent the country on the international stage. While the Philippines has sent several representatives to France over…
