By LAYETA P. BUCOY What lies behind a beauty queen’s tiara? Or, more pointedly, what is it about its sparkle that keeps Filipinos endlessly fascinated with beauty pageants? These questions and more are answered by Dr. Gene Segarra Navera, deputy director and senior lecturer at the Centre for...
In commemoration of the birth anniversary of Filipino hero Dr. Jose Rizal on June 19, 2025, the Baguio Museum unveiled a thought-provoking exhibition titled “Rizal: Indio-Genius ng Ating Lahi.” Curated by the venerable National Artist for Film Kidlat Tahimik, the show offers a powerful tribute...
Being an event stylist requires not just knowing what makes a good celebration—ambiance, food, music, and style—but also having the skill to make these elements sing in harmony. This is something Gideon Hermosa has mastered. While studying Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of...
They say if walls could talk, they’d reveal stories untold—of moments and memories long past. That sentiment rings especially true for the walls of Solidaridad, a quiet, unassuming bookstore tucked away in Ermita, Manila City. Established in 1965 by the late National Artist for Literature...
On June 26, 1994, more than 30 queer advocates took to the streets of Quezon City to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Led by ProGay Philippines and the Metropolitan Community Church, the event—dubbed “Stonewall Manila”—was historic. It marked the first Pride...
Dubbed the “Queen of Philippine Horror Stories,” Palanca award-winning writer Yvette Tan once again invites readers into her chilling world, seamlessly blending modern-day settings with the eerie mysteries of Filipino folklore in her latest book, “Insect Hag and Other Stories.” This...
Life after the crown for Pia Wurtzbach has always been about style and purpose. While we often see her on the red carpet and attending fashion weeks around the globe, the former beauty queen has never strayed from what truly drives her—her advocacies. Recently, Pia joined forces with...
Ballet is a dance, an art, that requires a lot of discipline. Its beauty lies in the dichotomy of grace and strength, fluidity and power, elegance and endurance. Prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde can attest to that. Through the years, she has danced both here and abroad, gaining applause and...
Military life and financial planning are two battlefields where discipline is a top priority. At the Philippine Army, Major Maria Theresa Babiera gets to practice both. Maj. Babiera is one of the many beneficiaries of BDO Foundation, BDO’s corporate social responsibility arm. BDO Foundation...
Children’s books are among a child’s first gateways to fantasy. They present tales from wonderlands, stories of bravery, and convey values like kindness, honesty, perseverance, and respect. Apart from being a great source of entertainment for little ones, the genre also helps children develop...
In a world that rarely slows down, where the next trend is already outdated and every news cycle feels apocalyptic, there’s a quiet, necessary call to pause. To breathe. To reflect. To feel. It may seem like “it’s the end of the world as we know it,” but writer and professor Genevieve L....
In the often-shadowed world of nuclear science, where the complexities of atoms and isotopes reign, Dr. Aileen D. Mendoza proves that there is space for women in this field. As a senior science research specialist at the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Nuclear Research Institute...
