Storied department store Rustan’s makes togetherness the centerpiece of this year’s merrymaking WITH YOU, WITH YOU, WITH YOU Bardot long-sleeve dress, Roberto Coin earrings and bracelet; and On her, Vivienne Tam knitted top and DAZE high rise skinny jeans; on him, Hackett shirt, trousers, and...
Norway-based Filipina fashion designer Mayeth Codoy showcases indigenous Philippine fabrics at Paris Fashion Week STRUT YOUR STUFF French models don Mayeth Codoy’s Filipiniana collection. (Paris PE photo) Norway-based Filipina fashion designer is one of six designers whose creations were featured...
To this diplomat’s wife and executive coach, the key to success is nourishing your different needs as a human being CONFIDANTE TO LEADERS Matilda Ciro In a world where standards are set so high, is it possible to have it all? There’s a lot to do every single day and with only 24 hours at our...
Leonor Briones, secretary of the Department of Education, has been chosen as Lifetime Contributor Awardee by the Board of Judges of Asia CEO Awards 2021. “Education must continue,” are the words that the education secretary is recently most known by. While education in many countries ground...
The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver recently organized a three-day Filipino food truck festival, dubbed, “Manila Comes to Town.” PINOY FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL Consul General Maria Andrelita S.Austria (left photo) delivering her welcome remarks. (Photos from Vancouver PCG) Held on the...
This city’s visionaries, pioneers, and stalwarts paint a portrait of the capital and what makes it great ILONGGO PILLARS Clockwise from top left: Elvert Bañares, Marjorie Florete, Tibong Jardeleza, Joemarie Layson, Allan Ryan Tan, Frannie Golez, Natalie Lim, Cristine Mansinares, Chiqui...
INSPHERO (Inspiring Hero) gives millions of Filipinos not just the opportunity to complete a college program, but to increase their employability as well By Innah Celine Hurtado [NOTE: Did you know that out of every 100 Filipinos who reach college eligibility age, only 23 will enter college? And...
As Filipino culture becomes more popular overseas, young Filipinos are at the forefront, er, back office of this push, making sure our voice is heard or—better yet—understood HOW DO YOU SAY P*NYETA? This scene from the film Heneral Luna is a perfect example of English reading clunkier than a...
Youth leaders of Asia find mentorship and guidance from Ramon Magsaysay Award laureates YOUTH QUAKE With the recent celebration of Youth Day, this week's issue of the Philippine Panorama brings to light the potential and the issues of the youth today (Illustration by Diitka Laya Kashyap , cover...
Four students from PHSA featured at the 22nd International High School Arts Festival in Tokyo PAGTAHI-TAHI NG RETA-RETASONG ALAALA This artwork by PHSA student Minnesota S. Flores earned a certificate of merit at the 22nd International High School Arts Festival in Tokyo. Artworks from the...
By FC Marie Esperas “Kay ano nga makarit ka mag-Tagalog kay Waray-waray ka man? (How come you’re good in Tagalog when you are Waray?)” It was a good writer-friend who commented on a post about my essay in Liwayway magazine a few weeks ago. While I knew she was just teasing, her comment hit me...
And why our carefree disposition could also be our worst trait WHAT'S BEHIND THE MASK? Screen capture from the Department of Tourism's video 'With A Smile' Filipinos are generally a happy people. We can smile whatever the situation. Our happy-go-lucky nature and positive mindset allow us to bounce...