SPICE OF LIFE Chilis, like these sold and cooked on the spot in a street alley in the ancient town of Fenghuang in Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province, China, help add a kick to any meal There’s no denying that a simple bowl of homemade chili is enough to warm anyone up. It’s an easy meal to fix up...
What does it mean when one knows how to “eat well?” Is it about going through a list of Michelin-starred restaurants? Or being chummy with chefs who can whip up a fiesta at a moment’s notice? Is it being culinary adventurous and ticking off food goals? Is it about familiarizing yourself with...
In celebration of its 35th year, the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde launches the Benilde Open Design and Art 2024 (Benilde Open), an initiative that welcomes artists, architects, technologists, engineers, industrial designers, craftsmen, illustrators, textile designers, animators,...
By KARLO ANTONIO GALAY DAVID Elviz (left) with Kublai Millan at the 2021 Mindanao Art in Davao The eyes seem to dance and tumble in delight, one bigger than the other, in a vibrant panoply of produce. This is the unmistakeable work of Elviz Goloran , one of the top emerging artists from Tagum City...
“My Life,” a memoir writing workshop, will start on Jan. 12 at the Sunshine Place. Formerly known as “Write About Life,” the six-session workshop will be conducted every Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The memoir writing workshop is one of the popular workshops at Sunshine Place. This is...
SUSTAINABILITY IS KEY Research shows that more Filipinos factor in eco-friendly decisions whenmaking financial choices(Photo Freepik) There’s a profound shift on how—and why—people are buying (or not buying). The latest Prosumer Report from Havas Ortega, a media and communications...
By Laurient Yves Caisip DINK IS LIFE? Having no children appears to be a popular sentiment among Millennials and Gen Zs, preferring instead to spend on travel and self-fulfillment (Photo Freepik) DINK, “Double Income No Kids,” is a life choice fast emerging in every country. But what has...
Fast fashion, the mass production of disposable clothing manufactured within a short period, cements the field as one of the most polluting industries in the world. ENVIRONMENTAL FASHIONISTA Benilde Fashion Design and Merchandising educator Roxoanne Bagano-Dizon Designer and entrepreneur...
By Joel Cuello, Ph.D. The Da Vinci Principle proved transformative in the 16th century—and proves exponentially even more so today in the 21st century. A RENAISSANCE ICON Leonardo Da Vinci's self-portrait as displayed at the Palazzo Real in Turin, Italy (britannica.com) Leonardo Da Vinci, the...
Often when things get so busy, we tend to neglect our own needs. This leads to a burnout of sorts or, worse, a melancholic feeling of not wanting to do anything. To ensure that our lives never get to that level, we need to focus on our mental wellness. Here are some self-care tips to make sure you...
By JASMINE B. SUIZA, RND Diabetes. Heart disease. Cancer. Psoriasis. PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). You probably have one or two friends or family members with these chronic health conditions. According to the July 2023 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, included in the top ten...
It’s almost impossible not to know anyone who hasn’t read The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Published in 1943, Saint-Exupéry’s tale has touched the hearts of many, serving as a reminder about the importance of remaining young at heart. Its story centers around a pilot...
