BEACHSIDE BLISS Café del Sol has served beachgoers their caffeine fix and pastry cravings for over 20 years now There is no denying the rich coffee culture in the Philippines. From the first light of dawn to the quiet hours of the night, part of breakfast rituals to after-dinner conversations,...
A DREAM COME TO LIFE Flower Mulan Nyonya Café's interior gives a glimpse of Penang's simple beauty through its oriental decor and homely vibes I don’t think I can write about Penang without doing something worthy of James Hilton’s Lost Horizon or Paradise Lost . It isn’t my first time...
Image from FREEPIK Public markets have always been my favorite destination whenever I travel. They pulsate with life, always mirroring the triumphs and struggles of the village or town. The fruits and vegetables proudly displayed and peddled reflect the town’s geography, history, and experience...
Illustration by OTEPH ANTIPOLO The Philippine Airlines’ president and COO, also the first pilot to be on top of the flag carrier since 1963, is now also president of SKAL International Makati. SKAL International is a professional club of movers and shakers in global travel and tourism. Operating...
MAHAL KITA Park Hyung-sik learned several Filipino words and phrases during his fan meet, much to the delight of the crowd By IANE MACASIEB Korean star Park Hyung-Sik brought extra “kilig” to his Filipino fans when he visited recently for a fun and interactive fan meeting event at the...
LIST THINGS DOWN By having a list, you are more likely to get each task done By LAURIENT YVES S. CAISIP Do you have a to-do list, a grocery list, a Christmas gift list, a list of your ina-anak, a list of your utangs (debt), a bucket list? Why do we need to make lists? Lists are, essentially, about...
EDUCATION IS KEY In the City of Toda in Japan, public schools are visited by government officials from all over the world to see how they are modernizing learning Last week, I had the privilege of visiting schools in Toda City within Japan’s Saitama Prefecture. The visit offered a glimpse into...
A STUNNING PERFORMANCE Over 300 volunteer choir members serenaded the crowds during a performance at the SM Mall of Asia Arena Well, this was a first. I was asked to represent my cousin Senator Imee R. Marcos at the concert of the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir’s “Himig ng Pag-Asa” concert...
Images by JJ Landingin and the author A COLORFUL FIESTA Students from all over show off their talent during the street dance competition On the way to the City of Pines, an exciting aura was in the air. Already, the monthlong celebration of Baguio City’s Panagbenga Festival, following the theme...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO Images from FREEPIK Filipinos, with our rich culture and diverse heritage, often find themselves contending with stereotypes. It's time to peel back the layers and explore the myriad ways in which Filipinos around the world defy expectations, challenging misconceptions and...
By LAURIENT YVES CAISIP MAKE WAY FOR THE ZOOMERS Gen Z consists of children born into the late '90s and right before the 2010s Carefree, vocal, little patience, the need for immediate results, esteem drawn from external validation, giving opinions even without valid legitimate sources—these are...
FASHIONING RESILIENCE Tamar Keburia’s Ukrainian tribute Tamar Keburia’s “Reflections” show at London Fashion Week was a powerful and deeply moving tribute to the strength and resilience of contemporary Ukrainian women in the face of adversity. Keburia, who herself has been twice...
