(Photo Freepik) Christmas isn’t simply a season of merrymaking. It is one big convolution. Even its history is unclear. Yuletide is believed to be rooted in several other significant occasions. Chief among them are the Winter Solstice, Saturnalia, and the Nativity of Jesus. The latter is the most...
Illustration Randrian Panopio I’ve always had happy Christmases, except two. The first was Christmas in 1991, when my boss sent me to look for a printer that could on a very nonexistent chance still be open after the holiday rush on Dec. 24 and I ended up so tired I slept through Noche Buena. The...
JUST THE NORTHERN LIGHTS Right as autumn strikes, the Northern Lights are a spectacular natural show best viewed from the North Pole (Santa Claus Village website) In the distant reaches of the North Pole, a lone elf stands above the flight tower to ensure the weather conditions are optimal for...
The viral and sensational Chef RV Manabat, known for his millions of social media followers on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram, the brains behind the self-named Chef RV Cafe in Biñan, Laguna, has launched his Christmas Recipe Collection, to include treats such as Chicken Ham, Blueberry...
A BIRD'S SANCTUARY Bamseom Island, along the Hangang River, serves as a resting spot for several migratory birds 50 Best has announced that Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, will be hosted in Seoul, South Korea on March 26, 2024. This...
GIVING ITEMS SECOND CHANCES From left: to right Gaurav Bhasin, chief strategy officer, Carousell Group; Marcus Tan, co-founder, Carousell Group; Tharman Shanmugaratnam, president of the Republic of Singapore; Quek Siu Rui, co-founder and CEO, Carousell Group; Lucas Ngoo, co-founder, Carousell Group...
It’s that time of the year again when we all settle down together to celebrate Christmas. As a time-honored tradition during the holidays, many families find that enjoying a movie together is one of the many activities to wind back and spend quality time together. We’ve gathered up a list of...
(Illustration Freepik) In diplomatic life, change is a constant companion. The challenges of moving extend beyond the logistics of packing and unpacking. As I navigate this season of transition alongside fellow diplomatic spouses, the echoes of shared experiences resonate deeply. It’s a...
As we enter the holiday season, it’s a time for joy and cheer. But it always pays to play it safe, especially since flu cases appear to be on the rise. Flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can affect anyone, young and old. To stay healthy this Christmas season, here are some tips to...
Not many people are born confident, whereas everyone has self-doubts. The general sense of anxiety about our worth, skills, abilities, and value as a person is harmful to our physical, mental, and emotional states or, in other words, to our holistic wellbeing. Insecurities bleed into different...
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LOOKING FLY FOR SIMBANG GABI Mga Kwento sa Misa De Gallo centers around modern Filipino streetwear that makes use of local handwoven textiles to encapsulate the tradition of Simbang Gabi Mga Kwento sa Misa De Gallo (Stories from the Dawn Mass) , a capsule collection of modern Filipino streetwear...
