There’s a strong Japanese tradition of sake bars and izakayas; and Sakagura at One Bonifacio High Street Mall BGC is out to offer the discriminating Filipinos a quality sampling of that experience. Sakagura literally translates to sake bar, while izakaya is an informal eatery where alcohol is...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL With full disclosure, I’ll confess I’m more of a fiction reader; and so when I was asked to moderate the Monday morning mini presscon for noted author and New Yorker columnist Malcolm Gladwell, I had to scramble and read up on him over...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL There’s much talk in social and traditional media about the reclamation at Manila Bay. Allow me to give my opinion, starting with the matter on the other side of the many issues that reclamation of land has been attributed to – from...
So yes, this is a clickbait title. I’m not literally saying that the entire Philippine Theater scene today seems to be operating on a Groundhog Day principle - i.e., a succession of revivals and re-runs of musicals and dramas that were staged over the last five years to a decade. However, I...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Let me start off with a short family anecdote. Back in 2016, my youngest son was in his last year of high school, and was seeking advice on what university course to take. Unlike me, he’s strong in the sciences and mathematics; and I really...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Had the chance to join Issa (Litton) as she flew to Bacolod to host the grand opening of the Landers Superstore at Megaworld’s The Upper East township. It was literally an eye-opener for me, to witness the urban growth and dynamic...
This month, we have three novels that wonderfully expand the possibilities of sci-fi and fantasy novels. We also have three crime novels that offer poignant social commentary. Bang Bang Bodhisattva by Aubrey Wood The first 20 pages of this novel is a fast-paced, dizzying blend of the sci-fi...
Boracay during the Habagat season is about sunny but gusty days, sporadic showers, cool nights, and a high tide that reaches to the line of coconut trees fronting the hotels on Station 1. It’s still highly enjoyable, less crowded, and a great opportunity to explore food options on the...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Don’t look now, but we’re well into the third quarter of 2023; and it feels like if we blink, it’ll be December. When this seeming fast pace of life gets to me, I’ve often turned to food and laughter, as two surefire ways to replenish...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL July was a very busy 30 days for Federal Land, as we saw the launch of Federal Land Communities, and the grand opening of the Federal-Nomura Mitsukoshi Mall. Missing the cut-off date by a sliver was their June 30 Snidel and Fray I.D. opening, which...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Because of its scarcity, safe water is one of the world’s most precious commodities today. Climate change and global warming are just some of the factors that have brought about this shortage, one that is acutely felt as water use continues to...
Sándor Petöfi is considered to be one of the greatest Hungarian poets. He was born in 1823, 200 years ago. Hungary and the Philippines are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2023. To commemorate the 50th year of Philippine-Hungarian diplomatic relations, a unique collection of...
