“Aren’t you getting too old to be watching cartoons?” It’s a question that seems to be on the rise lately. Animation has long been a genre tossed aside in the corner as most deem it a medium that only caters to children. Many online content creators mention how prestigious award shows like...
I have no itch to get out of the city just yet since everything in Tokyo still feels shiny, new, and exciting. But the opportunity presented itself when our friends Shilpa and Brian decided to visit us. I would normally give a hard no to guests before we’ve fully settled in. Knowing that...
IS IT TIME FOR CHANGE? One of the ways to amend the Constitution is through a proposal in Congress (Photo Ellson A. Quismorio) Social and mainstream media are rife with stories on the proposed changes to the 1987 Constitution. Some fear moves to get the numbers from a people’s initiative to amend...
Trust is the foundation of any relationship, especially with yourself. Start the new year right by rebuilding it. Boost your self-confidence, improve decision-making skills, reduce stress levels, and have more control of your circumstances to achieve resolutions. “There is no one more important...
WELCOME TO THE RICE FIELDS Joji’s rise to fame began after his run of uploading videos on YouTube under the Filthy Frank persona Who knows George Miller? Many be not a lot, but you probably know him Joji, his onstage persona. Joji has made quite a name for himself with three successful...
Self-love is a dangerous proposition. If it is true that the Millennials have it in their nature to put self-love above all else, such as respect for tradition or their elders or their country, it is the result of the great struggle of the many generations ahead of them, from Mary Ann Evans...
SUPPORT OUR CRAFT Local spirits like Bielma and Pedronan Tapuey are among the few localartisinal spirits consumers can support (PhotoLiquor Express website) Just launched is the Spirit of Craft Awards (SOCraft Awards), Asia’s first awards body to not only honor the art of crafting artisanal...
EGG-CELENT MIX Mayonaise, in its simplest form, is an emulsion of raw egg yolks and vegetable oil flavored with lemon juice, mustard, and vinegar I married a man who could not live without mayonnaise, which was a big problem when we moved to Manila from Hong Kong. Philippine-made mayo is sweet,...
SPICE OF LIFE Chilis, like these sold and cooked on the spot in a street alley in the ancient town of Fenghuang in Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province, China, help add a kick to any meal There’s no denying that a simple bowl of homemade chili is enough to warm anyone up. It’s an easy meal to fix up...
What does it mean when one knows how to “eat well?” Is it about going through a list of Michelin-starred restaurants? Or being chummy with chefs who can whip up a fiesta at a moment’s notice? Is it being culinary adventurous and ticking off food goals? Is it about familiarizing yourself with...
In celebration of its 35th year, the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde launches the Benilde Open Design and Art 2024 (Benilde Open), an initiative that welcomes artists, architects, technologists, engineers, industrial designers, craftsmen, illustrators, textile designers, animators,...
By KARLO ANTONIO GALAY DAVID Elviz (left) with Kublai Millan at the 2021 Mindanao Art in Davao The eyes seem to dance and tumble in delight, one bigger than the other, in a vibrant panoply of produce. This is the unmistakeable work of Elviz Goloran , one of the top emerging artists from Tagum City...
