There are times I go through my uncle the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos’ (PFEM) books, speeches, and unpublished manuscripts and see words and even paragraphs that stand out as they resonate with the current political, social, and cultural conditions. PFEM often looked back to history for...
FILIPINO FOOD ADVOCATES Agricultural attaché Aleli Maghirang, Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Garcia-Albano, and Diamond Star representative Ryoji Tsuji (Photo from the Philippine Embassy in Japan) Last month was—in a word—delicious, cherished by us Filipinos worldwide. It was Filipino...
Yes, you can—and “you’re gonna,” as The Beatles crooned back in ’69—and, this season, although rain has appeared on the horizon over Manila, which has endured the worst of summer temperatures in the last few weeks, the hottest bags from the summer 2024 designer runways of the fashion...
RETRO BEAUTY. Rosanna's new store takes inspiration from the bold styles of the '70s I don’t k now how designer Rosanna Ocampo does it, but she’s a marketing genius whose genius is in not doing any marketing at all, at least as far as appearances go. She just lives her life. Rosanna needs no...
From left::The Ascott Limited Philippines custer general manager Rennan John Reyes, Ascott Makati’s assistant residence manager Diane Kasilag, Mesclun Restaurant’s executive chef Kat Alcantara, The Ascott Limited Philippines country general manager Patrick Vaysse, Scott’s Restaurant’s...
Once upon a time a path less traveled, Cantabria on the north coast of Spain is drawing more and more attention, especially from foodies, across the world. ¿Cómo no? Bordered on the north by the Bay of Biscay, on the east by Basque Country, on the south by Castile- León, and on the west by the...
The unbearable heat of summer calls for changes in our diets to lighter dishes, such as salad and vegetable combinations, which are easy to digest. This is the perfect season for healthy and versatile aioli, a sauce made from garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Traditionally served with fish or...
South Korea has become one of the most visited countries of our kababayans lately. Is it because of the influence of Korean telenovelas? The presence of many Koreans now living in our country has somehow influenced the love for their cuisine too. I’ve been to Korea four times, once with friends...
Each year on May 4, Star Wars fans worldwide celebrate Star Wars Day as it lands on a day homonymous to main word in the franchise’s iconic phrase, “May the force be with you.” Currently, the Star Wars franchise sits as the fourth highest-grossing media franchise. Its net worth value is...
Sunny days are upon us, and wearing sunscreen is important, especially when you're getting ready for your summer vacation. Here’s why the sunscreen series from Y.O.U Beauty should be on your list of skincare priorities for the year’s hottest season. Just in time for this season, the brand...
A revolutionary technology in digital imaging for detection and treatment of cancer is finally coming to the Philippines very soon. Makati Life Medical Center is the first to bring the uMI 550 Digital positron emission tomography/ computed tomography (PET/CT) system within this year following a...
“Heart on Wheels,” a mobile healthcare concept charity program of the Metro Pacific Health (MPH) Corporation, has officially hit the ground with its first stop in Agoncillo, Batangas on April 21, 2024. More than 30 multi-specialty doctors, as well as a number of medical staff and volunteers,...
