‘THE HAPPIEST PLACE’ Zoobic Safari, located in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, is a 25-hectare animal park where guests are given up close and personal encounters with its inhabitants Nestled within the forests of Subic Bay Freeport Zone lies the Zoobic Safari, an animal park that serves as an...
The new face of the learning system has started to appear in the classrooms of Makati public schools. They call it the “smart classrooms” where learning tools are today’s essential gadgets for information, entertainment and communication. In these smart classrooms, the blackboard is a...
Caring for the environment has become a priority in recent years, ushering in a new wave of conscious buyers in the market. More people have begun to factor in the sustainability efforts of companies before making their purchases. And with good cause, after all, we only have one planet to live in....
VIVA PIT SEÑOR Sinulog dancers with their Sto. Niño statues Across bustling Tokyo, whispers of home still flutter—in the familiar lilt of Tagalog laughter echoing through the streets of Meguro, in the aroma of laing wafting from the church’s community hall. Here, at the Meguro Catholic Church...
I grew up seeing my aunt, the former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos (IRM), going all over the world, meeting with world leaders, and building various infrastructure projects related to the country’s culture and the arts. As a kid, I thought this was a part of the role of First Lady until I began to...
COLOR ME GORGEOUS For adding some flair to your eyes, try using some eyeshadow Glam and natural style are in, according to a makeup trend report. And so are skincare-infused cosmetics, according to makeup artist Yra Mantaring, a graduate of the Makeup Artistry Program at the Center for Aesthetic...
If you still think the Philippine dress, the terno, is a thing of the past, you must have been living in the past. The Filipino formal wear isn’t even always formal anymore, and yet as formal wear, it is so unmistakably haute. Just looking at the intricate process alone to make such outfits is...
A SIMPLE SNACK Potato chips, in their simplest form, are thinly cut slices of potatoes deep fried until crunchy It’s no secret that Singapore is a leading food and nutrition hub in Southeast Asia. Take it from the island nation’s abundance of Michelin-starred restaurants, exactly 52...
A FILIPINO FAVORITE Halo halo is considered the go-to dessert dish for most Filipinos Lolo and Lola were the ideal couple. She stayed home to look after the kids; he worked, managing his jeepney factory. There was no maid to assist her, yet she managed to prepare three meals a day for her brood....
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....
