The inspirational life of Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier (PJL), one of the country’s most respected diplomats and Chairman of Cebuana Lhuillier, the nation’s largest micro-financial services company finally comes to life with “A Purposeful Journey of a Lifetime”. “A Purposeful...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador Marry Anne 'Mean' Tan They say art imitates life. It’s true for Dabawenya Mary Anne Tan, otherwise known as Mean. Artist, teacher, businesswoman, traveler, daughter, mother are among the many hats she wears. Her vivid works are heavily inspired by...
CARLITO SYRICHTA Bohol's iconic tarsier is considered as one of the smallest primates (Photo from Wikipedia) A few years ago, I was surprised to read that the Philippine tarsier was sighted on the island of Leyte. I was under the impression that tarsiers were only found in Bohol. A...
CONTRORIWISE (TWEEDLEDEE AND TWEEDLEDUM), various metals Sculptor Daniel dela Cruz reinterprets Alice in Wonderland , this time focusing on the innocence of Alice and the quirkiness of the characters she meets during her adventures. In contrast to the chaotic, surreal nature depicted...
DAILY DOSE OF LITERATURE Bits of poetry by local authors are placed along panels and wraparounds of Singapore's MRT This is what we ought to do. If we cannot make our writers rich or, OK, at the very least, if we cannot pay them enough, then we can give them the exposure, the support,...
ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES Tyler, the Creator's latest album Chromakopia touches on topics like the toxic relationship he faces with some of his more agressive fans Once upon a time in Hollywood, to be a star meant becoming a global icon. It was a prestigious club that only the elite few could get...
A HOLY WELCOME His Holiness Pope Francis receives the President of the AFH (Courtesy of Vatican Media) His Holiness Pope Francis received on Oct. 29 a delegation from the Abrahamic Family House, which is part of the efforts aimed at actualizing the Document on Human Fraternity. The delegation is...
Photo from Freepik By Jacqueline Lucero In a world increasingly dominated by instant communication, letter writing, phone calls, and even telegrams have drifted into obscurity. Yet, for Filipinos who grew up before the internet and mobile phones, these forms of communication were not just...
The Night of Baba Yaga by Akira Otani Set in modern Tokyo, think of a revisionist pulp fiction novel that blends Kill Bill and The Bodyguard. Our main protagonist is Yoriko Shindo, who is kidnapped by the Yakuza after a street display of blinding fast and effective martial arts against...
As Diwali approaches, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Phil.) Inc. celebrates the Festival of Lights as an opportunity to strengthen cultural ties between India and the Philippines while honoring the beauty of our shared traditions. Diwali is a time-honored celebration symbolizing the...
From left: Exhibit curator Nestor Jardin, SMHCC president Elizabeth Sy, featured artist Stella Rojas, guest of honor Alice Reyes, and Conrad Manila general manager Fabio Berto Conrad Manila is thrilled to introduce a new collection of artworks at the 32nd installment of the hotel’s highly...
In the past weeks, I have been going through the speeches of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos (PFEM), the 10th president of the Republic of the Philippines. Purely by chance or as a natural progression of sorts, I was tasked by his daughter to organize his written works and annotate them. You...
