Raumen Stadium at Canal City Hakata, eight different types of Ramen in one location If Japan is one of the major destinations for Filipino tourists, then Fukuoka is Japan’s new hot spot, the city to discover. Sure, Tokyo and Osaka will get the lion’s share of Filipino visitors; but in the...
“To love one's self is the beginning of a lifelong romance,” Irish playwright and poet Oscar Wilde once said. Psychologists often advise that selflove boosts confidence through humility, forgiveness, and inclusivity. As writer Jack Kornfield puts it, compassion that does not include the self is...
By JACQUELYN LUCERO I remember when I was still commuting to the office in Makati from way back, the traffic was horrendous. My legs would ache from standing in long lines just to catch a van at the terminal behind Intercon, but even then, vans were scarce due to the heavy traffic. And when I...
A FILLING MEAL Kung-fu broth soup consisting of various mushrooms, beef balls, maling, and vegetable noodles Hot pot dishes are a treat but are rarely enjoyed due to how expensive hot pot restaurants can be. Often, the dish is only served alongside samgyeopsal buffets. But fret not, one hot pot...
Summers were always a big problem for our household. There were never enough activities for five growing kids. Then I saw a newspaper ad offering summer cooking lessons for children of all ages. After several phone calls, I learned that there were several classes teaching Pinoy viands, baking,...
SA KABILA NG TABING LAMANG SA PANAHONG ITO / WAITING JUST BEHIND THE CURTAIN OF THIS AGE , Exhibition of the Philippine Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia (Photo by Andrea D’Altoe) Central to the Philippine Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition...
Something ethereal in a table long enough for 45 hungry guests set on an autumnal carpet of fallen leaves beneath a canopy of forest trees, a scene worthy of the FrenchVietnamese filmmaker Tran Anh Hung’s culinary drama The Taste of Things, starring Benoît Magimel and Juliette Binoche, who...
Filipinos showcase their creativity through various means, including music and beauty, such as blending makeup trends into tunes like the Philippines' tourism song “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas.” "Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas," written by Robert Labayen, became the official song for the "Choose...
A Facebook user is now in hot water after calling out a pharmacy that refused to give her an Rx drug, specifically Irbesartan—a medicine widely used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)—for not presenting a prescription from her doctor. In her now-deleted viral video, which she...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) informed the public of a scheduled system downtime that would affect several online application systems this weekend. Photo from PhilHealth In an advisory issued on Thursday, April 25, the downtime will take place between Saturday, April 27...
With last year's success still fresh in memory, Alfonso Brandy is excited to announce the highly-anticipated return of Alfie Alley for its second year. The nationwide event brings the vibrant energy of street culture, music, art, and the distinct flavor of Alfonso Brandy to the streets of Luzon,...
Pet lovers, mark your calendars and get your fur babies ready: “Love is a Four-Legged Word” is happening at Bridgetowne Destination Estate on April 27. Presented by the Animal Kingdom Foundation in partnership with Robinsons Land and its premier Destination Estate, Bridgetowne, “Love is a...
