By Genory Vanz Alfasain Tboli is one of the first-class municipalities in South Cotabato. While agriculture and mining form the backbone of its economy, it is the growing tourism sector that truly sets it apart. Home to the enchanting Lake Holon, among other attractions, Tboli has successfully...
How far are you willing to go for dessert? AN ICY PILGRIMAGE Zamboangueños from neighboring areas, like Dipolog and Pagadian City, make the long trip to Mahayag just to taste the famed halo-halo of Mon’s Grill (Photo Mon’s Grill Mahayag | Facebook) Down in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao,...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO Embarking on a journey of self-improvement doesn’t have to be daunting. In fact, it can be an exciting and fulfilling adventure. In 2024, let’s commit to 52 weeks of activities that not only enhance our lives but also contribute positively to the world around us....
The transition from 1999 to 2000 was most memorable as it marked the start of a new millennium. For those who are now old enough to remember, it was a much-anticipated New Year’s Eve. Humanity sighed with relief as it passed without incident — despite the hype created by the so-called Y2K or...
(Photo Freepik) If I took a 60-minute video of your long walks Just your feet shod or bare in the act of walking On the red carpet in Los Angeles On the cobblestones of Montmarte On the gravel of the Belvedere Gardens On the powder-fine, sugar-colored sands of Boracay If I took a closeup of...
Images by Freepik As we enter the New Year, therein lies hope that we enter better times. After all, 2023 was a rocky year. Just thinking back on the global conflicts, controversies, and so on is enough to stress anyone out. But as gloomy as things this past year seemed to be, it’s always best to...
Spotify Mini Mart Looking back allows us to perceive how much we’ve changed, progressed, and evolved. It gives us an overview of the path we’ve walked in life so far, showing us the sorrows and the red flags to avoid as well as the things we did right to rinse and repeat. As we step into the...
I’ve been told that one of the foundations of a nation’s progress is love for country. It is where malasakit comes from, a genuine concern for the welfare of the nation. I wish we can all work together to show our love for country more, envision the future, strategize our strengths, move...
HORTICULTURAL THERAPY Studies have shown that gardening can help lighten the mood and lower one's anxiety and stress levels (Photo Freepik) By JUDITH B. TABLAN A bahay kubo with plenty of hanging plants in the window sills and vegetables around the yard was my childhood dream. Being born and...
GETTING BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM FRIENDS Haruki, the author's friend, helps the author figure out how to use the best train car for more efficient transfers A lot of people like to think of expat life, especially diplomatic life, as glamorous. I think this is because hardly anybody ever talks...
A BRIGHT START Most Filipinos use fireworks during the New Year celebration in hopes of chasing away the bad luck and ushering in good fortune (Photo Manila Bulletin file photo) As we enter the New Year, it's important to remember how to keep safe once the fireworks start going off. In last...
CHRISTMAS BY THE LAKE Enjoy a dazzling display of lights and attractions at Taguig's Lakeshore complex Light shows and fireworks always delight me. Maybe it’s a holdover from our prehistoric Philippines fascination for everything kumukuti-kutitap (glittering). It is reported that inhabitants of...
