Articles by Valerie Alfredo

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - BLIP

The Women Around Us: Reclaiming art through female lenses The Women Around Us, together with Direk Irene Villamor, sheds light on the ongoing change happening in the film industry—women are ruling the scene.

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 - BLIP

Maria Bautista-Ong is a modern fairy godmother for today’s brides Every fairy tale always ends with an enchanting wedding, paired with the words “happily ever after.” But for Maria Bautista-Ong, it was only the beginning.

Saturday, 21 February 2026 - BLIP

MCAD’s “Poets of Physics” creates a beautiful verse for science and art “Poets of Physics” by MCAD is an exhibit where science is considered as art.

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - BLIP

“Meraki Nights: Harana Music Fest” celebrates love and perseverance A week of silent confessions and careful crafts, all leading to a moment where music said what hearts couldn’t.

Saturday, 14 February 2026 - Column

Unfollowing the internet’s blueprint for love Love, unlike how social media portrays it, is utterly and unexpectedly beautiful.