When it comes to adventure, trust that Manila City has loads to offer. One can explore the historic structures in Intramuros , discover iconic masterpieces at the National Museum , read literary works at the National Library , or go on a gastronomic journey through must-visit restaurants and cafés...
By DENNIS GUTIERREZ Photo SUR SHANGHAI NOT JUST A PLACE TO SHOP Through the years, Aldevinco served as the go-to place for Davao residents until its untimely closure in 2021 Ever wonder what place in the bustling city of Davao holds the key to countless cherished memories? Picture this: Aldevinco...
Julien’s Auctions announced the latest curation of its celebrity and luxury fashion category, “Unstoppable: Signature Styles of Iconic Women in Fashion,” a stunning collection of iconic high-profile fashion looks designed by the most legendary names and houses in luxury and couture fashion...
Kenzo and its artistic director Nigo are partnering with the artist Verdy, who created custom graphics for the brand’s spring/summer 2024 runway collection, unveiled during the latest Men’s Fashion Week in Pari. Verdy’s motifs were also presented during the brand’s repeat fashion show in...
FREE FOR ALL Mickey Mouse’s earliest rendition, as seen in the Steamboat Willie and Plane Crazy shorts, is now free for public use Mickey Mouse has long been known as the face of Disney but after nearly a century, that could change. When the year started, the earliest rendition of...
Power distribution giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has started a competitive bidding process to secure additional supply ahead of the expected surge in demand during the upcoming dry months. In a statement, Meralco said the competitive selection process (CSP), a type of competitive public...
President Marcos declared Jan. 9 as a special non-working day in the city of Manila for the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Through Proclamation No. 434, Marcos made the declaration on Thursday, Jan. 4. “It is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of Manila be given...
As 2024 begins, it is time to make an honest and thorough inventory of our kitchens to make life easier for everyone in the household. Check which items have been overused and need to be replaced. Determine whether to get an appliance’s newer or bigger model. Decide whether it is time to invest...
Diners have always served to be a fascinating glimpse into the American lifestyle. It’s so ingrained within US culture that several art pieces have immortalized the concept— Think Edward Hopper’s gloomy piece Nighthawks or for an opposite vibe, the many diner-setting paintings of Norman...
Images by the author LOS CUENTOS Reading John Cheever stories at cocktail hour at Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona If I were to recommend a book I haven’t read from my 2023 stash, I’d go for The Upstairs Delicatessen: On Eating, Reading, Reading About Eating, and Eating While Reading by Dwight...
By MARIE BUENAVENTURA Your foreign friends might applaud your adventurous culinary spirit if you tell them you’ve tried pigs blood, aka dinuguan, or balut, but that’s normal table fare in the Philippines. If you truly want to impress your fellow Pinoys, here’s a list of strange food from...
By CARMENCITA “CHINGGAY” JASARENO-BERNARDO TO NEW HORIZONS Mabuhay Philippines team in Germany In the recent tour of soprano duo The Nightingales, under the Mabuhay Philippines program of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), several high-spirited Pinoys in Europe took the...
