“Ang Embalsamador, Baliw, at Bangkay” (The Embalmer, the Madman, and the Corpse), a short film from Far Eastern University Department of Communication, has been selected to vie for awards at the 10th Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival. The film, which was produced as a final project for a Directing and Film Production class and competed at Sinepiyu last year, tries to answer, “What does it mean to truly exist when routine and rigid societal expectations slowly hollow us o

Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Theater’s official Facebook page Christian John “CJ” S. Serrano, chief administrative officer (CAO) of The Metropolitan “MET” Theater in Manila, gives credit to two institutions for his professional and personal growth as an individual: Far Eastern University (FEU), and UST Central Seminary. “It’s from FEU that I learned to become more independent because from preschool until high school I was studying in a private Catholic school that was n

The Metropolitan Theater recently turned its Audio-Visual Room into a creative hub for film buffs, students, and young filmmakers for two sessions on the fundamentals of cinema literacy and visual narrative. Led by Seymour B. Sanchez, professorial lecturer at the Far Eastern University Department of Communication, the event at The MET AVR provided participants with practical framework for analyzing and making cinematic works. The morning session, “Read Between the Frames,” in

Freedom took on the warm, resonant sound of bamboo as the FEU Bamboo Band presented "MALAYA: Songs of Freedom" last Sept. 26 at the FEU Manila Auditorium. Beginning at 7:26 p.m., the annual concert brought student musicians and guest artists together for an hour of music celebrating Filipino resilience and the hope of a more peaceful world. Presented by the University through the FEU Center for the Arts (FCA), "MALAYA” linked its celebration of freedom with Fortitude, Excel

Some visitors stood silently in front of the artworks. Others wiped away tears. Inside the Far Eastern University (FEU) Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts (IARFA) Exhibit Hall, Of Angels & Julia was already becoming more than an exhibition. Visitors moved from one artwork to another, pausing to read Julia Buencamino’s poems and the stories behind the pieces. Some were visibly moved as they took in the work. There was no speaker addressing the room anymore. No program was

Far Eastern University honored the life and legacy of Alfredo Reyes, a pioneering figure in FEU athletics and the performing arts, through a centennial celebration. A century after his birth, Reyes’s legacy continues through the athletes and artists he championed and the generations of Tamaraws inspired to pursue excellence on the field, on the court, and on the stage. Reyes recruited around 100 dancers from the FEU’s Physical Education Department and enlisted Corazon Iñigo a

Far Eastern University’s Academic Affairs Office, through its General Education Department, recently hosted “EdJop: Campus Conversations—a youth-led forum with the filmmakers” ahead of the film’s release. EdJop would have been a day older than 78. “This is the biggest crowd yet,” commented actor Elijah Canlas, who appears as EdJop in the film. By then the cast had had conversations with students in four other universities in Cebu, Zamboanga, Quezon City, and Manil

Far Eastern University Department of Communication student filmmakers continue to make waves in Philippine independent cinema as short films “Kahel” and “Lily” were named official selections for the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Short Film Festival. Organized by FAMAS in partnership with REMS Entertainment, led by festival director Gabby Ramos and FAMAS president Francia Conrado, the festival selected the films from hundreds of submissions across the cou

Far Eastern University (FEU) Department of Communication alumna Ayessa Tan added another feather to her cap as her short film “Ani” clinched the Best Film award under the Binisaya Horizons category at the 16th Binisaya International Film Festival, held from Aug. 16 to 23. This was announced during the festival’s closing program, where the Padayon Award winners were recognized. Prior to its success in Cebu, the short film gained critical acclaim at FEU’s Sinepiyu XVIII, taking

Far Eastern University (FEU) launched its Art Deco Heritage Exhibition in celebration of National Heritage Month, highlighting the university’s rich architectural and cultural legacy through the works of National Artist for Architecture Pablo Antonio Sr. Opened last May 20 at the University Library, the exhibition aims to deepen the FEU community’s appreciation of the history, identity, and cultural significance of the university campus, widely recognized for its distinct Art

“The buzzing of Bangaw is a warning. It’s what happens when we forget our kapwa [oneness with others]—our shared connection—and when rules blind us to our true kalooban [goodwill]. We didn’t just want to translate a classic—we wanted to make it ours, a mirror of who we are today,” said Dudz Teraña, FEU Theater Group (FTG) Artistic Director. The FTG is currently staging Bangaw, a Filipino play adapted from William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. Written by Gold Villar-Lim, with m

In celebration of Far Eastern University’s 98th Founding Anniversary, the FEU Center for the Arts (FCA) staged the historic Filipino sarswela (or zarzuela) "Walang Sugat" last Feb. 4 at the FEU Auditorium, drawing students, alumni, faculty, and guests into an evening of music, heritage, and powerful storytelling. Originally written by Severino Reyes with music by Fulgencio Tolentino, "Walang Sugat" is a more than century-old sarswela—"a traditional Philippine musical theater

Far Eastern University (FEU), in partnership with Tesoros, presents a special book talk and fashion presentation for LOVE, MARINA . Written by Vicky Veloso-Barrera and edited by Thelma San Juan, LOVE, MARINA is a lovingly curated coffee table book that pays homage to pioneering designer Marina Reyes Antonio. The book honors Marina’s impeccable sense of style, meticulous attention to detail, and ingenious innovations that shaped generations of women’s fashion. Both a visual i

Far Eastern University (FEU) further strengthened its position as a key contributor to the local and international culture and arts community as FEU Center for the Arts (FCA) senior director, Martin Lopez, and Jhon Mark Isla, section head, represented the university and the Philippines at the 2025 Federation for Asian Cultural Promotion (FACP) Conference held from Oct. 16 to 19 at the Bucheon Arts Center in South Korea. “Innovation & Collaboration: Next Phase of the Perfor

In a country increasingly threatened by climate change and disasters, education on resilience must begin early—and sometimes, the best classroom is one filled with color, and imagination. Last Aug. 30, the Nicanor Reyes Memorial Foundation (NRMF), in partnership with the Harvard Club of the Philippines Global, and the AHA Learning Center, held “Project Art for YOUth: Building Disaster Resilience for Safer Communities” in Makati. The program brought together 30 children from

Atty. Gianna R. Montinola during the AKLAN PIÑA: Handloom Weaving and the Schools of Living Traditions of the Philippines exhibition held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France last October 14, 2024. Far Eastern University (FEU) proudly announces the appointment of Atty. Gianna R. Montinola, FEU Consultant for External Affairs, to the Education Committee of the Philippine National Commission for UNESCO (UNACOM). This prestigious role reflects her enduring commitment to a

The halls of Far Eastern University's library were recently adorned with the literary treasures of one of the country's most celebrated...

The Far Eastern University Dance Company (FDC) took center stage in the FEU Auditorium for their annual dance concert.“TAMnan: Yugto ng...