The pandemic has brought various industries to a standstill, tourism included. But with the growing awareness of how to handle the coronavirus and its variants, there is light at the end of the tunnel. The health crisis has given people the opportunity to better appreciate travel. Despite the...
Everything’s looking bright and hopeful now that the Philippines has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated tourists from all countries Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat at the closing ceremony of the 21st Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Since the Department of...
The new essentials to bring along in your travels Preparing for travel in new normal. Man packing passport, face masks and hand sanitizer. Themes personal protection and flight rules during coronavirus pandemic. International tourism is almost back on track, but don’t let the crowded airports,...
Here’s a soundtrack to make it at least exciting * Sometimes I think all I’m ever doin’ is Tryin’ to convince myself I’m alive Sometimes I think all I’m ever doin’ is Tryin’ to convince myself I’m climbing in the trees —‘Record Player,’ Daisy the Great * Called to the Devil...
We placed an order. And they delivered. When the TechNews and Lifestyle sections came up with an idea of a collaboration issue, we agreed to a working title of “Now Serving,” which, for all intents and purposes, sounded like a call for a return to normalcy. Pundits would caution...
A student testimonial on the return of face-to-face classes By Ma. Kristine Buenafe Lecture halls are filled once again with students listening to a professor discussing a lesson. Students are more focused in class, now that they can be called to recite any moment. While the workload may be...
Why we still need diplomats abroad after having them work from home during Covid Madame Koshikawa, Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa, and the author It was refreshing to see diplomatic events coming back to Manila as we eased our way into the minimal restrictions we now live with. Meetings among...
Here’s a comprehensive treatment guide from head to calves before you do Some people might say it’s kind of vain to think of skin treatments from head to toe before facing the world again after the pandemic. But we’ve been in a rut for two years and yes, it does feel good to make...
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s heartstopping, heartpounding, and heartbreaking one-shot Look Back By Josh Morente “You know, to begin with, I don’t even like drawing manga.” “Then why do you draw, Fujino?” With these words, you might think that this manga is just your sappy run-of-the-mill story...
RETURN OR RESTART The world opens up. Are you ready? As the world is opening up after a series of lockdowns over the past two years, the question is are we in a period of return or reset? Do we claim back life as we used to know it or must we start life anew, armed with all the lessons the pandemic...
It’s a whole new world opening up before us—are you dressed for it? COMFORT IN STYLE Go all out like Gucci on Love Parade, but it doesn't have to be Gucci. Any style is good, the more personal, the more stylish Having moved to my new place here at McKinley Hill, I’ve noticed more and more...
Still, proceed with caution. The virus has not gone away. Here’s a piece of advice from experts in travel, retail, dining, drinking, and clubbing, fashion, finance, arts and cultural activities, and other fields to help us surely and safely reclaim life as we used to know it. * Love Marie...
