By GENORY VANZ ALFASAIN TEACHER OF ALL TRADES Aside from his literary accomplishments, Alvin has an academic background in physics and chemistry Alvin Q. Larida is drawn to the Hiligaynon language and inspired to pursue a career as a writer. Despite the lack of professional training or ties within...
Apart from feasting on the best Chinese dishes and bonding with families, the Lunar New Year is also centered on tradition. This involves activities that will kick off the new year on the best note and keep it a prosperous one. Here at Manila Bulletin, one of our yearly traditions is producing a...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, do you have a present or activities in mind for your health-conscious partner? While it limits one’s options, there are still several ways to give them a lovely day that prioritizes one’s health and wellbeing. Here are some date ideas for those...
FIVE STAR EXCELLENCE For over eight years in a row, Solaire has been commended by the Forbes Travel Guide for its excellent service Solaire Resort Entertainment City proudly celebrates more than a decade of redefining luxury and excellence. For the past years, Solaire has set the standards for...
By JELLYN GUECO Only a few days to go before Valentine’s Day and if you’re still solidly single, you might be feeling hopeless thinking you’re going to be all alone again. While there’s nothing wrong with embracing self-love and celebrating this day alone, some of you might be looking for...
Zenaida Rustia Tantoco It was a shock to hear of Zenaida Rustia Tantoco’s passing. I have only recently learned to call her Nedy, on her request. It was quite a challenge to wean myself off the tendency to always address her formally, calling her Ms. Tantoco. Nedy was a force for good. Being the...
Martin Cullip, an international fellow at the UK-based Taxpayers Protection Alliance's Consumer Center Tobacco harm reduction advocates have accused the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) of lies and despotism, asserting that the organization controls...
I enjoy staying at home for long periods at a time. I have my routine. I have my study with all the various materials and tools for various arts and craft projects, the computer, internet, phone to keep me in touch with the outside world, delivery service for replenishing of supplies. In fact, I...
A BRIGHT CELEBRATION People flock to Binondo in Manila on Friday, Feb. 9, during the eve of Chinese Lunar New Year, to participate in the celebrations of the upcoming Year of the Wooden Dragon. (📸Arnold Quizol/MB) While Chinese New Year is a timeless tradition celebrated far and wide, not much...
A NIGHT OF SENSE AND SENSIBILITIES Guests were treated with an entertaining and captivating evening that touched on all their senses Hello, Dragon! What have you got for me? I’ve read conflicting reports, but I have faith in what my feng shui guide, my fortune guru, my career adviser, my friend,...
After the trailer for Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender dropped, the popularity of the Nickelodeon animated series grew once more. Fans have been quick to share their favorite scenes and excitement for what’s to come. For those unaware of the series, Avatar:...
Can you remember your earliest memories? Do you remember when you would create imaginative worlds as a child during playtime? Even if those days are long gone, the ability to imagine never leaves. No matter how old you get, you’ll still have a spark within you to create or build upon ideas...
