For a while, in my late 20s, when I turned to nonfiction, thinking it was the more adult thing to do, I stopped being a bookworm, not that I didn’t enjoy nonfiction. I did, immensely, but I wasn’t reading for pure pleasure. I was reading for knowledge, for inspiration, for guidance,...
EMPOWERMENT FOR EVERYONE Over 14 women from different walks of life share their stories and insights at SM Supermalls' Women Inspiring Women forum at SM Aura's Samsung Hall March is International Women’s Month. It’s a pivotal occasion encouraging women from all walks of life to celebrate...
MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES 2024 Chelsea Manalo Some women are born into history, others carve their names into it. Chelsea Manalo, Miss Universe Philippines 2024, stands among the latter. The first Filipina of African-American descent to represent the country on the Miss Universe stage, she...
A party dazzles with shimmer and glam, but what makes it unforgettable is the heart behind it. Vicki Belo threw a birthday party that was more than a celebration. It was a tribute to the people who had stood by her, a night filled with warmth, gratitude, a touch of magic. She has never truly...
Red Ribbon has unveiled its latest cake, the Supreme Caramel-Mocha Dedication Cake, designed for birthdays and special celebrations. Combining caramel and mocha flavors, the cake is layered with a rich caramel-mocha icing and finished with caramel drippings. Its design and flavor profile aim to be...
BAGOONG ALAMANG Shrimp or krill paste When Filipino families sit down to eat, the table is always set with a variety of dips and side dishes, often collectively called "sawsawan," which means "something to dip into." These condiments are often poured over rice or viands even before the food is...
Where the name Kumba is derived from inspires me to be as genuine as possible in creating a menu and a space that connote how I like things done, simple but full of flavor. —Tina Legarda At Kumba, I found myself at a table that felt like home, though I was in the company of Philippine dining...
SPICE IT UP Rkitchen reimagines traditional Filipino delicacies like tuyo and tinapa, offering innovative twists such as lemon garlic tinapa, sweet and spicy tuyo, and spicy burong hipon Life, much like a favorite dish, can be a delightful explosion of unexpected flavors. This sentiment resonates...
Magpupungko Rock Pools, Siargao Where would you go on a budget? For many, traveling to distant places remains a dream due to the costs that come with it. Now though, it can become reality as the country’s leading carrier, marks its 29th anniversary this March by bringing back its...
We all have our Metro Manila dining favorites—our go-to spots for a particular cuisine, dish, or even just for the ambiance. And for me, Jasmine at New World Makati has long held a spot in my perennial top five for Chinese Cantonese dishes. It’s comfort food for my sons, it’s consistent and...
This year, Serta Philippines is ushering in the celebration of World Sleep Day with the theme “Your Well-Being Comes First” - emphasizing the importance of self-care among Filipinos. With the growing number of stress-related diseases, Serta calls for self-care awareness promoting healthy...
Millennials, in particular, are embracing a growing trend toward financial independence, allowing them to pursue passions, travel, spend quality time with loved ones, or even achieve early retirement. For many, it’s becoming a personal choice to enjoy life earlier and on their terms. To...
