By JAMES SAM Planet Earth has sent enough SOS. More and more, we cannot ignore its cry for help. And there’s hope yet—despite all indications that we are running out of time—that we can still save the future or that, at the very least, we are still doing what we can, and we can do a lot, to...
DAKILANG PROXY Receiving the Golden Reel award on behalf of my cousin Senator Imee Romualdez Marcos for her outstanding contribution to experimental cinema I went to the Oscars—well, to its Philippine counterpart. The Luna Awards, held yearly by the Film Academy of the Philippines, took place at...
SALUTE TO HEROES In honor of their extraordinary courage and dedication to fight for liberty in the Philippines, all names of the 14 Czechoslovak heroes are now inscribed on the Czech marker at the Capas National Shrine (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Susan Yap) Maroš Martin Guoth,...
MGA KUHA SA KOREA The Korean Cultural Center and the Korea Tourism Organization are kicking off the 'Visit Korea 2023-2024' with a photo exhibit Just two months into her posting, Ambassador Constance See hosted her first National Day event as Singapore’s top envoy to the Philippines. On Aug. 30,...
ENJOY THE VIEW The Lagoon area makes a perfect focal point amid the upcoming restaurant collection at Gateway Mall 2 Often when we form fond memories of a certain place, it’s due to us experiencing firsts during the moment. Think back to when you had your first date or when you first had a night...
RUN RABBIT RUN The 4D Guidance System technology in the Asics Gel-Kayano 30 sneaker ensures runner's stability and enhances comfort As we exercise to keep fit and healthy, it is also of the essence to make sure we don’t overwork our bodies and make them susceptible to injury in the process. This...
INTO A GREENER FUTURE The EDGE certification for the FEU Alabang building impacts the role of the academe in shaping the environmental consciousness of the youth FEU Alabang, one of the premier Business, Engineering, and Information Technology higher education institutions in the Philippines, has...
COMEDY ICON Jon Santos in Bawat Bonggang Bagay Hot on the heels of its sold-out run and due to insistent public demand, Bawat Bonggang Bagay —the Filipino-translated staging of Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe’s Every Brilliant Thing —will return for a limited run this September. ...
One of the most expensive meal starters is escargot, French snails cooked in garlic butter and served in their shells. The snails, raised in grape farms, spend their lives munching on grape leaves, which give them a distinct flavor and tenderness. Kept alive while being fed organically grown...
CHAMPIONS’ TABLE Holding the champion’s cup, celebrating this milestone with the rest of the culinary arts team are Marriott Hotel Manila executive chef, “The BIG Chef” Meik Brammer and Newport World Resorts president and CEO Kingson Sian Newport World Resorts’ culinary powerhouse from...
Are you ready to embark on a tastebud-tingling, stomach-rumbling adventure? Well, grab your spoon and fork and don your garterized stretchy pants, because we’re diving headfirst into the delicious world of culinary avengers of the Philippines, beyond the realm of that almighty dish called adobo....
By JAMES SAM A DECADE LATER Author in the US at the doorstep of his home of over 10 years My Filipino has always been weak. And I don’t just mean my competency with the language. Having been born in this nation rich in tastes and colorful in culture, the path that had taken me away from the...
