ISRAELI IMPROV IN MANILA Ambassador Ilan Fluss with Duda after their first show in Manila, held for friends of the Israeli embassy It had been some years since I’d attended an improv show, but the memory of leaving with a sense of creativity and aching sides from laughter was still pretty...
A BEAUTIFUL DANCE Granada Flamenco Ballet was founded in 2007 and is known for having the best flamenco artists in Spain Straight from the heart of Seville, Spain, Granada Flamenco Ballet is set to perform its riveting rendition of Báilame (Dance for Me) for the first time on the Philippine stage...
By ANNE LOCSIN A WONDERFUL K-DRAMA Doctor Romantic centers around Master Kim Sabu, a medical prodigy trying to look after a team of doctors, nurses, and staff in Doldam Hospital This may not be the usual theme for a medical drama, but such a vibe can be felt in all three epic seasons of the Korean...
A TOUCHING STORY Orhan Pamuk's seventh novel, The Museum of Innocence, centers around a man from a wealthy family falling for a beautiful shopgirl In the flourish of the movies, after I turned the last page of The Museum of Innocence by 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for Literature awardee Orhan Pamuk, I...
IT BEGINS WITH A STEP Author's attempts at recovering, sorting, digitizing, and cataloging documentation of the Marcos couple's legacy In a few days it will be the 106th birthday of my uncle, the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos. I started this journey of discovery of his life and works quite by...
The idea sprouted from this one instance. When Plains & Prints founder Roxanne Farillas met a Portuguese couple on the plane, she sparked a conversation with them about their trip to the Philippines. “Oh, how was your trip? Where did you go?” she asked. And it was when they replied,...
THE LAST FRONTIER El Nido remains a popular tourist destination on the island of Palawan for its pristine waters and gorgeous greeneries (Photo El Nido Tourism) In recent years, places such as El Nido, Puerto Princesa, and Coron have cemented themselves as mainstay summer getaways on the island of...
When it comes to fashion, many are quick to think about the “Big Four” fashion capitals—Paris, Milan, London, and New York City. It’s easy to remember Western powerhouses that come with big names such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Burberry, and Ralph Lauren. Despite the pervasiveness of Western...
BEST OF THE BEST Bigo Live PH top broadcasters (from left): Erika Gervacio, Emie Conjurado, and Janinne Cartagena Everything and everyone is now online. Content is king and those who master it reign in the digital age. But to produce quality and meaningful content, creators must first be trained...
DELIGHTFUL DURIAN Hong Kong MX introduces its latest mooncake with creamy durian filling The Chinese tradition of offering cakes to lunar gods and goddesses started more than a thousand years ago. During the reign of Tang Dynasty Emperor Xizong (AD 873–888), mooncakes were gifted by the...
By ALMA WENDY YU “Ano it marasa ha Tacloban (What’s delicious in Tacloban)?” This city is the largest city in Region 8, making many regional delicacies accessible on your next visit to Tacloban City, Leyte. A quick Google search yields these popular delicacies—binagol, moron,...
Short of a year since Chef Luis Martinez opened Terraza Martinez at Shangri-la the Fort, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), and the Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant has been raking in praises from the residents of Taguig and health-conscious diners alike. MEET THE CHEF Terraza Martinez executive chef and...
