To show appreciation for their children's hard work and perseverance, parents often give gifts to their children who receive awards during recognition day, moving-up ceremonies, or graduation. Some parents take this a step further by giving unique gifts such as a "money bouquet" or "money garland."...
To herald the upcoming Philippine Independence Day celebrations, the Cultural Center of the Philippines lights up its Gusaling Tanghalang Pambansa (CCP Main Building) with the colors of the national flag. An undertaking of the CCP Production and Exhibition Department, led by its Associate...
The Provincial Government of La Union has recently produced its own inventory of cultural elements that are found in the province, as part of its objectives to promote heritage preservation. The inventory was the result of the validation phase of the province’s Cultural Mapping Program on April...
From Left to Right: Ricky Francisco, Fundacion Sansó, Ma. Luisa Marquez Schwartz, Rising Sunday Foundation, Rizalee Imao, Representative of Imao Family, Dada Bordado, Angat Buhay Foundation, Susanne Tiausas, Galerie Francesca, Cindel Tiausas, Galerie Francesca Emporium Galerie Francesca...
Miniature house from Pampanga Likha, an initiative dedicated to promoting and sustaining Philippine traditional textiles and crafts, returns for its third edition in June 2024. Building on the momentum of the first two Likha events, Likha 3 will gather a significantly larger group of artisans...
What Ponce Veridiano started to build 10 years ago, just a hundred meters or so from his first selfbuilt home in Nagcarlan, was a dream he initially planned to take his time building. He is hesitant about calling it a dream home because, as a “home builder,” this frustrated architect, at 64, is...
There’s no denying the fame of P-pop group SB19. Recently, the five-member group officially closed their world tour concert "Pagtatag" with a two-day, sold-out performance at Araneta Coliseum. But let’s get real. Fame and celebrity status are not permanent and can be unpredictable. With that in...
(Image by Ariana Maralit) Almost every day, different makeup and beauty brands release new products. To keep you updated on the latest in the market, we've listed some of the newest items you should keep on your radar. Dewha’s Signature Line Marine Pearl Trio This customizable skincare...
ON SIGHT St. Luke's Medical Center Quezon City surgical team Leonardo da Vinci is known to many as a man capable of creating masterpieces and for having extensive scientific knowledge for his time. What’s amazing is that some scientists find a rare eye condition to be the possible reason da Vinci...
Overlooked by many as a mere weed, the dandelion is gaining recognition for its remarkable health benefits. As Filipinos increasingly seek natural alternatives for health and wellness, dandelions offer a wealth of nutrients and medicinal properties worth exploring. 1. A natural detoxifier Dandelion...
Before the 1800s, plant-based diet was known as the Pythagorean Diet. It was named after the Greek philosopher Pythagoras who extolled the health benefits of vegetarian diet, as well as taught that it is immoral to slaughter animals. He and his followers adhered to a simple diet of bread,...
The sudden increase in Covid-19 cases in Singapore two weeks ago gave rise to the usual over-the-top reactions in social media. This was further fueled by a subsequent modest uptick in the number of local Covid-19 cases, albeit mostly mild. Panicked and hysterical posts were once again all over the...
