How the monumental occasion will be observed later this month, and an exclusive look at Iloilo City during the pandemic UNDYING DEVOTION Dinagyang primarily honors the Senor Sto. Nino (Photo by Mayad) At the heart of the Philippines lies the Queen of all festivals. Dagyang fever is in the air!...
The pearl is a symbol of happiness and purity. This jewel born of the sea is always appropriate, never out of style. It looks great on the largest range of human complexions. A strand of the scintillating gemstone can add grace and elegance to any outfit. A pair of pearl stud earrings, on the other...
Maxine Syjuco and Jack of None represents the Philippines in the 9th International Video Poetry Festival in Athens MUSIC AND POETRY Jack of None members and siblings A.G., Maxine, and Julian Syjuco; and The Purpose of the Moon cover art by Maxine Syjuco " Maman, nous sommes à la maison (Mom, we...
It is the month of giving. Hearts crowded with gratitude, we give thanks to those who have helped us get through the year—precious gems in our lives. Like the rare golden pearl, the Philippine South Sea pearl, a solitaire of resilience and natural beauty, our loved ones inspire us to usher...
It's something fun to consider adding to your Christmas feast SIMPLY DELICIOUS The Truffle Salmon-Kani Aburi A balanced diet is a sushi roll in each hand. The year saw that Filipinos would not only hold a roll in each hand, but a full tray as sushi bakes entered the picture. The food trend is just...
Enhance the festive season, and all seasons for that matter, with these five top-of-the-line tipples As we embrace the new normal and new trends in celebrating Christmas, let us not forget the important Filipino tradition ever present on any occasion, the inuman . The widespread pandemic shouldnot...
In the Philippines, there would be at least one or two convenience stores in every corner. A busy lifestyle means everything we do and consume are more or less instant. Before I went to college, I had worked part time for a real estate firm, and remember most of the meals I had were either fast...
Riding on tradition, this year’s Tabu-an: Western Visayas Ilonggo Heritage Cooking Competition was as delightful as its past editions Photos by the author WINNER WINNER DUCK DINNER The best main course pato estofado by team four In the Philippines, only a handful of cooking tournaments can match...
DOT launches a video that promotes responsible travels and support for workers of the tourism industry BEHIND THE SCENES Toward the end of the video people in the background, tourism workers, were given their screen time These days, everyone dreams of being able to travel once again. This dream is...
Holiday and hospitality in an age of uncertainty This year’s Yuletide season will be unlike any other in contemporary history. It can be disappointing to be unable to celebrate such a momentous occasion replete of the normal accoutrements of Christmas. And so, people are finding a means to...
This national conference is what everyone needs right now in the transition to the technological period When we say literacy the first thing that comes to mind is the ability to read and write. As defined by the Oxford dictionary, its secondary denotation, on the other hand, is “competence in a...
Reading, in this day and age, has become even more important In the Philippines, National Reading Month is celebrated every November. The notion of commemorating reading and learning in the country started out in 2011, after former education secretary and Lasallian brother Armin Luistro declared...
