Usually taking place in February during its first few years, the Big Bad Wolf sale became the customary and, yes, preferred Valentine’s date for my wife and me, both of us being huge bookworms. For us, as I’m sure for many others, the Big Bad Wolf (or BBW, if you’re so inclined) book sale...
The celebration and honoring of the 126th Philippine Independence Day and the rich Filipino fashion culture continues with the ongoing TernoCon: Kasarinlan, Kultura, Kasuotan (KKK) exhibit at the Main Mall Atrium, SM Mall of Asia. The exhibit showcases the terno pieces unveiled during the...
For the first edition of Benilde Open Design + Art, the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde presents a series of riveting public programs with creative industry leaders. The talks will run from June 25 to 28 and will be held at the Design + Arts Campus. On June 25, there will be a...
With their GenSea initiative, Cold Storage has partnered with Save Philippine Seas and put sustainability as one of the cornerstones of their corporate DNA. It may have all begun with the dream of making quality frozen seafood accessible and affordable to Filipinos, but fast forward several...
Photo shows (L-R): Saffron dining room with pool views, Spanish beer at Enye and Aka Private Room Cebu is always a good idea, if you want sun, sea, sky, and sand without leaving the city, without really being away from it all. It’s a good weekend breather, whether for a two-day break or an...
The Hershey Company in the Philippines has launched Hershey's Choco Balls. These bite-sized chocolates, filled with crunchy cookie pieces, promise to be a hit with snack lovers across the nation. Hershey's Choco Balls are set to become a favorite among Gen Z and millennials, offering a perfect...
by CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Freshly cooked rice is delightfully tender and fragrant, but not the best choice for fried rice due to its soft, moist texture. In this Nigerian-inspired curried meal-in-a-skillet, we use plain, chilled cooked rice so the grains “fry” up light and fluffy. The recipe, from...
It was Jenny’s birthday I was racking my brain on where to find a nice restaurant for her dinner celebration. In my younger years, Prince Albert at the Intercontinental Hotel in Makati was my go-to. I remember having an all-foie gras dinner there prepared by Chef Cyrille Soenen. Memorable! I...
A BURST OF FLAVOR. Pan fried Wagyu beef with black pepper and barbecue sauce Often, ambiance comes as a second thought to most when looking for good food. But there are times it can enhance the dining experience. Take, for instance, a visit to Marco Polo’s Lung Hin restaurant in Ortigas. Located...
Centro Escolar University Malolos alumnus, Dr. Al-Ramil Villalon Sakilan received the Asia’s Young Man of Excellence in the field of Early Childhood Education and Most Inspiring English Language Educator Award of the Year during the Thailand International Leadership Awards (ThaILA) 2024 held in...
In an inspiring display of community spirit and compassion, Centro Escolar University Senior High School students took to the streets of Sampaloc, Manila, to distribute essential goods and packed meals to those in need. Despite facing the challenges posed by the scorching heat, the students were...
This July, SM Megamall will embark on a remarkable transformation, inspired by the Philippines as a “country of a thousand islands.” Designed by Benoy, the architectural firm behind iconic retail developments such as Icon Siam in Thailand and the Jewel Changi in Singapore, SM Megamall’s new...
