ALL ABOARD Approaching the Lagoon catamaran The Philippines is home to 7,641 islands, most of which are still unexplored, untouched, yet so unbelievably breathtaking. Globally, our country is recognized to have some of the most beautiful seascapes in the world. The white sands, clear waters, and...
A PLAYFUL COMPANION Wild macaques are commonly seen sitting along guardrails and benches in the park, sometimes interacting with tourists in hopes of getting food in return Life is stranger than fiction. In fact, without James Cameron’s blockbuster Avatar , the 2009 phenomenon that...
TO NEW BEGINNINGS PAGCOR assistant vice president for community relations and services Eric Balcos (second from right) and Pura Municipal Vice Mayor Atty. John Paul M. Balmores lead the unveiling of the new school building’s marker School children in this municipality now have more learning space...
POST-QUAKE AKIHABARA Life goes on for the rest of the country with most tourists unaware of how bad the earthquake was in other parts of Japan For a few years now, I’ve been advocating for welcoming the new year without a hangover. I can’t remember for sure but I guess I was influenced by the...
In the past week we have seen a couple of high-profile Filipino political vloggers suspended from Facebook. Suspension of social media (socmed) accounts of celebrities and other socmed commentators (political, entertainments, social, cultural …) is nothing new. If you Google the names...
By DENNIS GUTIERREZ Photo SUR SHANGHAI NOT JUST A PLACE TO SHOP Through the years, Aldevinco served as the go-to place for Davao residents until its untimely closure in 2021 Ever wonder what place in the bustling city of Davao holds the key to countless cherished memories? Picture this: Aldevinco...
Julien’s Auctions announced the latest curation of its celebrity and luxury fashion category, “Unstoppable: Signature Styles of Iconic Women in Fashion,” a stunning collection of iconic high-profile fashion looks designed by the most legendary names and houses in luxury and couture fashion...
Kenzo and its artistic director Nigo are partnering with the artist Verdy, who created custom graphics for the brand’s spring/summer 2024 runway collection, unveiled during the latest Men’s Fashion Week in Pari. Verdy’s motifs were also presented during the brand’s repeat fashion show in...
FREE FOR ALL Mickey Mouse’s earliest rendition, as seen in the Steamboat Willie and Plane Crazy shorts, is now free for public use Mickey Mouse has long been known as the face of Disney but after nearly a century, that could change. When the year started, the earliest rendition of...
As 2024 begins, it is time to make an honest and thorough inventory of our kitchens to make life easier for everyone in the household. Check which items have been overused and need to be replaced. Determine whether to get an appliance’s newer or bigger model. Decide whether it is time to invest...
Diners have always served to be a fascinating glimpse into the American lifestyle. It’s so ingrained within US culture that several art pieces have immortalized the concept— Think Edward Hopper’s gloomy piece Nighthawks or for an opposite vibe, the many diner-setting paintings of Norman...
Images by the author LOS CUENTOS Reading John Cheever stories at cocktail hour at Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona If I were to recommend a book I haven’t read from my 2023 stash, I’d go for The Upstairs Delicatessen: On Eating, Reading, Reading About Eating, and Eating While Reading by Dwight...
