Photos courtesy of MARCOS PRESIDENTIAL CENTER SWEET HONEYMOON Former President Ferdinand E. Marcos and First Lady Imelda Marcos during the wedding luncheon held at the Pines Hotel after their civil wedding It was good to see the family matriarch, my aunt Imelda Romualdez Marcos, again at her...
MARK OF TRUE FASHION Looks presented during Mark Fast's "Galaxy Beyond" line presented during London Fashion Week The much-anticipated London Fashion Week commenced with a dazzling display as Mark Fast’s “Galaxy Beyond” took the spotlight at The Broadway. Fast’s distinctive vision...
How much time do we devote to eating, especially when we are out there experiencing the larger world? No such thing as a brief meal to me, or even eating on the run, though I have done both on very, very few occasions. Often, it’s either I eat properly—and leisurely—or I don’t eat at all....
The most challenging facet of life as a fulltime foreign correspondent was feeding five kids and a husband with meals that they had grown to expect. After all, as a food writer, I am supposed to know what I write about, yes? Here is something I learned from many chefs: They all have shortcuts that...
CHIANG MAI DELIGHTS From left: Hummus, Khao Soi , and lamb over colored Basmati rice My Valle Verde badminton group is always on the lookout for inexpensive trips to Asia. Early last year, we booked a trip to Chang Mai and Bangkok for the last week of January 2024. We were a group of 34 people all...
ALL ABOARD Boracay Beach Truck is considered the white sand paradise's first-ever food truck Sights set on providing Aklanons and seaside strollers with a globe-trotting culinary experience, Juan Elizalde and Paolo Occhionero established Boracay Beach Truck, the white sand paradise’s first-ever...
A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Juan Ponce Enrile celebrated his 100th birthday in Malacañang Palace (Photo Presidential Communications Office) Living to 100 years is no easy feat, but Juan Ponce Enrile, chief presidential legal consultant, makes it look like cakewalk. Folks online have jokingly referred...
DEAR MOM AND DAD On Valentine's Day, Save the Children held a campaign that encouraged children to write a love letter to their parents As absurd as some statements that come from children may be, it’s important to listen to what they have to say. Children often communicate their needs in...
By JINGGOY I. SALVADOR Photos courtesy of PHILIPPINE EAGLE FOUNDATION MOTHERLY LOVE A female Philippine eagle cares for its young by watching over it until it is old enough to leave the nest (Photo Klaus Nigge | PEF Facebook page) Eight pairs of Philippine eagles— natural bird pairs in...
Of t e n w h e n t h i n g s g e t overwhelming, there is a chance that things escalate to something out of your control. For some, a panic attack is the worst possible scenario that will play out. Should you or anyone you know encounter it, here are some things to remember to help get through the...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO Images from Freepik In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, we often find ourselves submerged in a sea of stress, worries, and numerous concerns. Imagine these stressors as drops of water filling a glass, making it overflow with the weight of daily life, including work,...
Summer season is just around the corner! Most of you have likely started mapping out all your dream destinations for the year. But before you book those flight tickets, consider thinking about the environmental aspect first. When planning your trip, it’s best to opt for locations...
