FREED FROM DETENTION Jeffrey 'Ka Eric' Celiz (left) and Lorraine Badoy (Photo Facebook) It took me a whole day before I could begin to write my article. I wanted to begin by saying how relieved I was to hear of the recent release of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) hosts Dr. Lorraine...
SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS Focusing on energy efficiency and saving water, FEU Manila receives recognition for its sustainable efforts The Far Eastern University (FEU) Administration Building added another prestigious feather to its cap by receiving the Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE)...
KEEPING TRADITIONS ALIVE Visual artist and Benilde School of Arts, Culture, and Performance (SACP) educator Carlito Camahalan Amalla Award-winning visual artist Carlito Camahalan Amalla, a member of the Agusan Manobo tribe, brought the rich heritage of the Manobo community to the 2023 Silk Roads...
LEADING THE BATTLE AGAINST HIV Duyan Foundation founder Pamela Magdaluyo and Dr. Shilpa Iyer World AIDS Day, observed each year on Dec. 1, serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by those affected by HIV and the ongoing efforts to combat the disease. Despite the progress made since...
SHOPPING SPREE Gift cards allow your loved ones to find whatever they want for the holidays It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, the most magical time of the year when everybody’s in a rush. With the need to get things ready and all set for the holidays, gifts need to be taken care of,...
GOLD AWARD Nabbing the top prize, Barangay 44 from Pasay's The Lamb of God, makes use of recycled plastic bottles, spoons, drinking straws, and twine In celebration of Christmas time, local constituents from various barangays in Pasay and Manila showcased their creativity and ingenuity in crafting...
WINTER WONDERLAND Enjoy the holiday spirit through Solaire Resort's transformed Christmas halls The most beautiful time of the year has arrived! Solaire Resort recently hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony which featured special performances by Ballet Philippines with Douglas Nierra’s...
MAKING HERSTORY Ianne Gamboa BY IANE MACASIEB Before achieving the title ‘lawyer,’ it’s not a secret that law students have to endure hypercompetitive classrooms, a series of demanding course loads, and the adrenaline rush of solving cases and such. On Dec. 5, the Supreme Court of the...
By Alma Wendy Yu The Philippines is known to have the longest Christmas celebration. Christmas jingles start as early as September, decorations are up by the end of Undas, and stay until January. In between, there are countless Christmas parties, get-togethers, and family reunions. The holidays are...
MEET THE BAR EXPERT Benilde School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (SHRIM) educator Gioseppe Racelis A mainstay served in bars the world over, the Cosmopolitan has cemented itself as a classic cocktail. It has further gained huge popularity in the 1990s due to the long-running HBO...
CULTURAL NEIGHBORS Aboitiz Power Corporation chief commercial and stakeholder engagement officer Danel Aboitiz, DSWD Usec. Fatima Aliah Quibranza Dimaporo, TPB COO Marga Nograles, and Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino In a celebration of culinary diplomacy, the Tourism...
By Jellyn Gueco As a born-and-bred Kapampangan, food is something I take seriously. Growing up with my Lola Agang being a superb cook and my parents running a handful of restaurants in the past, it was but natural for me to develop a discerning palate. It has always been a great source of pride for...
