Gimo Jr. and the Aswang Clan In a world of digital distractions, stories of scary mythical creatures and cryptids from Filipino folklore are slowly fading into obscurity. The question arises: Are these stories too scary for young children, or can they be presented in a new light while preserving...
SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERS From left Dan Mejia, H&M South Asia’s regional head of communications and PR, Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg, and Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing at the launch of Fashion Forever in SM Aura The global fashion industry is at a...
A RICH CULTURE The people of Bulacan are deeply rooted in long-held traditions and love for their culture If you want to fall in love, go to Bulacan and be among its people. Tagalog spoken in Bulacan will take you back to how it was spoken at the time Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and El...
BEAUTY OF BINAKOL With Binakol as the main fabric of choice, the fabric's twisting, optical illusion-like patterns added an interesting element to the pieces Established in 2014, Manila Fashion Festival has grown to become the Philippines’ most prominent fashion week,...
Kate Spade Make it Pop Floral Jewelry Box When you think of luxury shopping in the Philippines, where you can find all the prominent lifestyle and beauty brands all in one place, you think of Rustan’s. Even after over 70 years, the country’s leading department store continues to...
THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDING FATHER Alexander Hamilton, prior to the play, was often an overlooked founding father figure who served as the US secretary of treasury It was a special night at the White House in 2009 when Lin Manuel Miranda was met with a few laughs from the audience after he announced his...
MEETING OF THE MINDS Willment Leong, WORLDCHEFS continental director for Asia, speaks in a closed-door meeting with WORLDCHEFS' presidents The Philippines hosted this year’s WORLDCHEFS Asian Presidents Forum (WAPF), welcoming delegates and presidents from 16 member societies, two associate member...
While the price of rice continues to hug the headlines, vegetables have become items of luxury reserved for and served only to the upper class. No longer does one hear the lament “We were so poor all we had for lunch was rice and vegetables.” A few days ago, Divisoria wholesalers were offering...
Josh Boutwood and Jorge Mendez It’s nothing short of a dream for the foodie if Manila’s superchefs pair up to come up with a dish together! Think of Margarita Forés and Jordy Navarra as a tag team, or Nicco Santos and Miko Calo. There’s also Stephan Duhesme becoming a duo with Don Baldosano...
Worlds We Are, a three-part event, is set to screen a rich collection of 20 award-winning and critically acclaimed moving images, which answer the fundamental questions on existence and history. The hybrid documentaries, video essays and diaries, narrative experiments, filmed performances,...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO ₱5: (Urinate) ₱10: (Defecate) ₱15: (Shower) In Filipino, these are the typical signs and fees you see when you use the public restrooms in the Philippines. It’s literally a pay-per-pee, poop, and shower scheme you will encounter all throughout your journey. If you’re...
ENJOY BEFORE YOU FLY Sheraton Manila near NAIA 3 provides world-class Filipino hospitality The September Online Sale (2023) is back this year with its biggest edition ever—a month-long event that invites travelers across the Philippines to fall in love with the country’s beautiful destinations...
