Prawn tempura I now frequent Japan because of my food tours. I love Japan! I believe most travelers today zero in on going there instead of Hong Kong, which used to be the place to go for Filipinos. Last year, I went there six times while the year before that I went nine times. Every time I have a...
MOOD QUEEN Fashion stylist and entrepreneur Liz Uy came up with the Mood Food Bar with her husband Raymond Racaza What happens when a fitness enthusiast, who’s always prepping for races, and a style maven, to whom every second is a fashion moment, get together to create something healthy? The...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador BAROQUE BEAUTY What makes Miagao Church stand out is its Baroque era design Twice in 2023, Ioilo was my choice of place to escape to. Why? The cuisine. And this was before the city was recognized by UNESCO as a “Creative City of Gastronomy” in the Philippines....
How are those New Year’s Eve resolutions coming along? Recent studies by physical exercise tracker Strava show that most people with resolutions tend to quit by Jan. 19. Fittingly, the day is referred to as Quitters Day. By the second week of February, 80 percent would already give up altogether....
SEE IT FOR YOURSELF Catch artworks from Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, PaulCézanne, Edgar Degas, and more at the BGC Arts Center starting Jan. 31 (Photo BGC Arts Center website) The French Impressionists’ works have been displayed and enjoyed worldwide for more than 150...
Travel far enough, you meet yourself. --David Mitchell Kyoto, Japan There is beauty to be found all over, you simply need to seek it out. For most, we are afraid to come out of our shells, thinking of the worst when we leave our comfort zones. But what a sad life it is if we are too afraid of new...
By JACQUELYN LUCERO A GRAND OCCASION At least 12 contingents from different barangays in Cebu City showcase colorful costumes and show their dancing skills in the street dancing as part of the Sinulog festival 2024 In the heart of the Philippines lies a festival that transcends mere...
TO GREENER SPACES Sustainable living remains a top priority as consumers factor in the environment with their purchases EHL Hospitality Business School has released an insightful study conducted jointly by Dr. Jean-Philippe Weisskopf and Dr. Philippe Masset, revealing the transformative trends...
By JELLYN GUECO As the holiday season draws to a close, many balikbayans and OFWs are wrapping up their vacations and heading back to their international homes. While it’s a common practice for overseas Filipinos to bring goods from abroad for their family members in the Philippines, it’s also...
WHAT NEXT FOR THE POST OFFICE? As the launch of the Pasig River Urban Development initiative takes place, the remnants of the Manila Post Office can be seen in the background (Photo Noel B. Pabalate | Manila Bulletin) A few days ago, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM) launched the “Pasig...
Coming in hot next month is the Year of the Dragon. Many have prepared for the Lunar New Year, making business plans and resolutions. But have you already decided on what you’ll be wearing? Dragons have always been known to impress, often depicted to have shiny scales and bright colors to impress...
MEET THE DESIGNER Multidisciplinary designer and Benilde Architecture alum PJ Almera Budding multidisciplinary designer PJ Almera showcased the bold and contemporary juxtaposition of European Romanesque architecture and Filipino craftsmanship in a leather maxi bag. Dubbed as Arco, it was specially...
