Every 15th day of the first month of the Lunar Year, Taiwan becomes a true wonderland as towering lanterns and light displays lit up its night scene all thanks to the annual Taiwan Lantern Festival. Led by the Taiwanese Tourism Bureau, the first-ever edition of the festival happened in 1990 in...
Hearts awed as pet pals assemble to pawty for the 1st birthday of the SM Super Pets Club Tails wagged and hearts melted as furry friends and pet lovers alike gathered to commemorate the first anniversary of SM Supermalls' Super Pets Club at the SM Aura Skypark recently. The event features a pet...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO Images from FREEPIK Filipinos, with our rich culture and diverse heritage, often find themselves contending with stereotypes. It's time to peel back the layers and explore the myriad ways in which Filipinos around the world defy expectations, challenging misconceptions and...
By LAURIENT YVES CAISIP MAKE WAY FOR THE ZOOMERS Gen Z consists of children born into the late '90s and right before the 2010s Carefree, vocal, little patience, the need for immediate results, esteem drawn from external validation, giving opinions even without valid legitimate sources—these are...
FASHIONING RESILIENCE Tamar Keburia’s Ukrainian tribute Tamar Keburia’s “Reflections” show at London Fashion Week was a powerful and deeply moving tribute to the strength and resilience of contemporary Ukrainian women in the face of adversity. Keburia, who herself has been twice...
Words by Devi De Veyra Salcedo Auctions is responding to the changing and growing collectors’ market. The auction house’s chairman and chief specialist, Richie Lerma, who has already left his mark in Philippine art as a two-time winner, as editor and publisher, of the National Book Award for...
Western style is among the dominating trends seen in today’s fashion scene. Pharell put his spin on the cowboy aesthetic with his latest collection for Louis Vuitton. The “Barbie” movie presented its stars wearing playful takes on cowboy style. Celebrities, too, have been donning the...
FRESH MEAT Brazilian beef patties make for the perfect meaty and juicy experience for burger enthusiasts (Photo 1975 Old Fashioned Burgers | Facebook) Tucked away in one of the quieter streets of Marikina City is a hidden delight serving one of the best burgers in the area. 1975 Old-Fashioned...
SIMPLICITY IS KEY From left: Omelet, crab fried rice, and Barramundi After four days in Chiang Mai, we took an hour flight to Bangkok. We were all ready for another food adventure. Our first stop was Or Tor Kor Market, where you will find tiny stalls specializing in various Thai dishes. My routine...
Dinengdeng (Photo Maggi Ph website) November 1985 to March 1986 was a good period to be in the news business. And the best place to be at was the Philippines. All the big stars of American, British, Japanese, and Australian networks rushed to Manila to file stories on what most of them...
By JELLYN GUECO With the opening of direct flights from Clark Airport, traveling to Bangkok just to eat and shop for the weekend has become more accessible. When one of my best friends, Hermie, whom I hadn’t seen for six years invited me to a spontaneous meetup in Bangkok, it was a no-brainer for...
February, while it is the shortest of all the months in the calendar, has so many events. There’s the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Locally, the month is observed as National Arts Month. But for many, it is Love Month, with Feb. 14 being its special day dedicated to romance. Lovers...
