Pride has been a long-standing tradition for the community and its allies to celebrate the importance of identity and self-expression. It has also become a space for its members to call for more support for the LGBTQIA+ community from outside and within. As a brand that has constantly challenged...
GREAT RESULTS Camille Prats-Yambao says there's no pain or downtime when it comes to Emface Beautiful, glowing skin is a reflection of our inner health and vitality. As we age, however, the signs of time and lifestyle habits can begin to show on our skin, leading to wrinkles, sagging, and other...
Gideon Hermosa There’s a big dinner on June 12, Independence Day, and the dress code says “Creative Formal.” Although this phrase has been going around since 2015, it is still a bit of a conundrum every time it comes up on dinner invitations, especially to weddings. The operative word is...
PRIDE IN THE PHILIPPINES The Philippines held the first -ever LGBT Pride March in Asia on June 26 , 1994 , 25 years after the Stonewall riot (Photo: Fr . Richard Mickley | Facebook ) With the month of June comes the flurry of rainbows and multicolored flags, a sign that Pride Month has come in...
There are so many things you can do when on holiday in Hong Kong. From exploring the bustling nightlife to searching for the best dim sum, visiting artsy neighborhoods in West Kowloon to surfing at down-to-earth Sai Kung, and from spiritual hikes up Ngong Ping to souvenir shopping along the various...
AN EXCELLENT TIPPER MrBeast videos garner millions of views due to the extravagant nature of his content, with many showingJimmy donating large amounts of cash to those in need Whether it’s letting 1,000 people regain their hearing or recreating Netflix’s Squid Game, Jimmy Donaldson has made...
GRACEFUL MOVES Skilled Tausug dancers showcase their skills during the Pangalay competition, an activity under Zamboanga City's Summer Verano Festival (Zamboanga City LGU photo) Recently a lawmaker friend called to consult me about the cultural mapping of her district. All I could say was,...
Hamachi crudo Among the greatest culinary inventions of all time, chocolate can be traced back to the Aztecs. The ancient civilization regarded chocolate as the elixir of love and even used cacao seeds as currency for barter. Today, this confection is much enjoyed everywhere as a romantic present...
The rising price of white sugar, coupled with seasonal scarcity, has led Filipino consumers to wring their hands helplessly, confessing that there is nothing they can do to remedy the situation. The same is not true in the provinces, where in place of sugar, folks use a more nutritious, cheaper,...
I once took a trip to Singapore with zero plans, as in nothing scheduled, nothing I wanted to do, except to sleep, eat, maybe shop a little, and read a lot. I booked myself a room at a cheap hotel, not so cheap that it would be uncomfortable, as I was prepared to spend much of my four-day stay in...
Roasted Crispy Pork Pata Throughout the month of June, The Manila Hotel’s Café Ilang-Ilang will showcase a range of delectable dishes featuring the exceptional quality and flavor of local Kurobuta pork. Kurobuta, a type of pork from the English county of Berkshire, is a Japanese word that means...
Super typhoon Mawar signaled the coming of rains and a relief from sweltering summer heat that reached 40 degrees in some areas. The cool nights and rainy days were perfect for homemade Filipino snacks that warm the body and the heart. Nothing beats arroz caldo The first merienda that comes to mind,...
