Vloggers Mary Jane Quiambao Reyes (left) and Krizette Laureta Chu (Facebook) Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. said it's not enough for certain pro-Duterte vloggers to say "sorry"--they must also stop spreading lies....
Imagine how fun and fantastic it would be to plan your travel around the Philippines based on our biggest celebrations. This travel itinerary was generated with the help of ChatGPT, an AI model developed by OpenAI. January: Cebu For: Sinulog Festival (third Sunday of January) A...
Of course we all know as Filipinos that nothing beats spending Christmas in the Philippines, whether you’re a local or a foreigner. There’s the nine-day Simbang Gabi where the angelic voices of the choir singing Christmas carols pierce through the stillness of the dawn; the hot tsokolate...
In old times, before the dawn of the internet, people who didn’t like each other or found that they had no common interests or activities beyond meeting each other once at a party, simply drifted apart. No drama, no hurt feelings, no passive-aggressive declaration. But social media—even when it...
When I was in fourth grade, my mother entered me in a school contest (she was gently coerced by teachers) called Miss Bundle of Joy. I was picked to represent our grade not because I was such a bundle of joy, or because I was pretty, or because I was smart. Even as a nineyear-old I was aware that I...
For the domestic diva Chimi Charley crocheted creations We all would love to have beautiful homes, but the domestic diva mama takes things a notch higher by making sure her home is filled with unique stuff you won’t ever see in her amiga’s house. That’s why we’re in love with textile artist...
M+ MUSEUM More than just a museum, it’s an homage to all things visual Jerry Seinfeild once said—and I never forgot this—”There’s no such thing as fun for the whole family.” This kept me calm in my younger years—or at least stopped me from setting the mattress on fire—on the days...
“Make the most of your youth!” When I was younger, the pressure to excel and achieve, particularly in school, has been constant. Thankfully, I’ve always been an achiever, and I really strive to excel in all that I do—high school was no exception. But this also was a consistent source of...
There are two types of people—the morning person, who needs a huge breakfast to merrily start their day, and then the night owl who can’t stand mornings, who needs a huge breakfast to make up for needing to wake up so early. Either way, everybody loves a really good, unapologetically large...
Do’s and don’ts to watch out for, according to real estate experts Our first home—the one we purchase ourselves—will always be very special. It’s a rite of passage, and an unforgettable milestone. That’s why we need to be fully aware of the perils and pitfalls of plunking down our...
These places are just dream destinations, at least for now Japan has a beautiful new website launched just last month, March 2022, that trains the spotlight on the country’s rich heritage, beckoning readers to witness the best of “cultural” Japan. The interactive, glossy site takes readers on...
The National Geographic says it’s an absolute sweet spot The National Geographic has named Palawan, specifically El Nido, as one of the “world’s most romantic destinations.” If you’re among the lucky ones who has been to this getaway, you’ll understand why. A place of lush limestone...
