GOLD AWARD Nabbing the top prize, Barangay 44 from Pasay's The Lamb of God, makes use of recycled plastic bottles, spoons, drinking straws, and twine In celebration of Christmas time, local constituents from various barangays in Pasay and Manila showcased their creativity and ingenuity in crafting...
WINTER WONDERLAND Enjoy the holiday spirit through Solaire Resort's transformed Christmas halls The most beautiful time of the year has arrived! Solaire Resort recently hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony which featured special performances by Ballet Philippines with Douglas Nierra’s...
MAKING HERSTORY Ianne Gamboa BY IANE MACASIEB Before achieving the title ‘lawyer,’ it’s not a secret that law students have to endure hypercompetitive classrooms, a series of demanding course loads, and the adrenaline rush of solving cases and such. On Dec. 5, the Supreme Court of the...
By Alma Wendy Yu The Philippines is known to have the longest Christmas celebration. Christmas jingles start as early as September, decorations are up by the end of Undas, and stay until January. In between, there are countless Christmas parties, get-togethers, and family reunions. The holidays are...
MEET THE BAR EXPERT Benilde School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (SHRIM) educator Gioseppe Racelis A mainstay served in bars the world over, the Cosmopolitan has cemented itself as a classic cocktail. It has further gained huge popularity in the 1990s due to the long-running HBO...
CULTURAL NEIGHBORS Aboitiz Power Corporation chief commercial and stakeholder engagement officer Danel Aboitiz, DSWD Usec. Fatima Aliah Quibranza Dimaporo, TPB COO Marga Nograles, and Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino In a celebration of culinary diplomacy, the Tourism...
By Jellyn Gueco As a born-and-bred Kapampangan, food is something I take seriously. Growing up with my Lola Agang being a superb cook and my parents running a handful of restaurants in the past, it was but natural for me to develop a discerning palate. It has always been a great source of pride for...
Metro Manila residents are poised to encounter higher expenses in the upcoming year, as the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS) has approved a rate increase for two water concessionaires beginning January. Patrick Lester N. Ty, MWSS chief regulator, said Maynilad...
FUJIAN, China—Filipinos and all other nationalities may now enjoy a 25 percent discount on their fee when getting a Chinese visa. This came after the Chinese Foreign Ministry improved visa and entry policies for foreign nationals for cross-border travel as the country aimed to attract more...
NICE AND COZY Nozo Hotel's guest room bed The brand-new international Nozo Hotel officially opens in Hokkaido's powder snow paradise of Furano just in time for Christmas and Japan’s ski season on Dec. 19. Complete with spacious hot water baths, the chic but homely 78-room resort hotel is just a...
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS Santa’s Post Office is in Rovaniemi, Finland, where it receives thousands of letters throughout the year As December comes into full swing, it’s prime time to start sending in your letters to Santa Claus. While many are aware of Santa’s workshop being located in the...
A SPECTACULAR SUNSET Ormoc scenery graced by the beauty of the setting sun (Photo Serge Ilarina Jr.) I don’t know about you, but I never really have any expectations when I travel. I never really plan and, if I travel with a group, I never really pay attention to the itinerary. If at all, I would...
