By JAMES SAM To organize our life is a daunting task and it all begins in the spaces where we spend most of our time. According to the Life at Home Report by Swedish home furnishing branch Ikea in 2022, only 33 percent of Filipinos find that we are in control of the way we tidy up our home. This...
By JAMES SAM Creativity is undeniably fundamental to the human experience. Finding form in paintings, music, theater, film—these outlets are the expressions of our thoughts, emotions, troubles, triumphs. Social media has given individuals the platform to share every aspect of their lives to...
The 80th Venice International Film Festival starts on Aug. 30. It will take place in Venice Lido. The good news is *Cross My Heart and Hope to Die* by director Sam Manacsa is competing in the Orrizonti short films competition. This is a feat for our young Filipino filmmakers who are pushing...
By JAMES SAM Ballet Philippines’ 54th season is opening with a Filipino rendition of *Coppelia*. Originating in 1870 from Paris Théâtre Impérial l’Opéra, the story is centered around Dr. Coppelius’ daughter, a life-like doll, and her sudden presence at a town festival where two youths,...
CULINARY EXPLOSION TikTok and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls’ food festival collaboration at Eastwood Central Plaza By JAMES SAM From house favorites such as Purefoods’ Tender Juicy Hotdogs to unconventional concoctions like Tipsy Cream’s alcohol-infused artisan ice cream, TikTok and Megaworld...
PERILOUS JOURNEY Whitewater rafters struggle to remain afloat a raging river By JAMES SAM Excitement is ephemeral. A rush of adrenaline begins in spontaneity and ends in the blink of an eye. This feeling, typically a byproduct of certain activities, is something many humans risk their lives for, a...
By JAMES SAM A CHOCOLATE FEAST An array of chocolate treats served in various forms In collaboration with Auro Chocolate, Solaire’s “Decadence unleashed!” showcases a unique blend of desserts and delicacies. Hosted at the Oasis Garden Cafe, and supplied by Filipino farmers’ finest cacao...
By JAMES SAM RIGHTEOUS VICTORY Michelangelo’s painting depicting David’s moment of triumph over Goliath Michelangelo, otherwise known as “Il Divino,” is most famously known for his 34 frescoes found on the ceilings of the Sistine Chapel. Frescoes being mural paintings that make use of...
By JAMES SAM NOSTALGIA Jins' brand new Doraemon eyewear collection on display On June 19, Jins marked its fifth anniversary in the Philippines. Unveiling its first ever brand ambassador, renowned broadcaster and journalist Rico Hizon, Jins Philippines threw a cocktail get-together for distinguished...
By James Sam EARLY MORNING A child spends his morning recreationally at a muddy field In the southern province of Rwanda, I spent two weeks living in a town just off the district of Kamonyi, known by the locals as Prefegitura ya Kibungo. A small locality detached from the ongoings of Kigali, the...
By James Sam It is a common idea to have that to escape the familiarity of our homes, we must seek novel settings. To bask in the presence of foreign flora and grand views, an adventure far beyond the borders of our homeland. But this is not the case. Confined within a frame, at times completely...
By James Sam It’s Father’s Day weekend and the countless ways we can celebrate our dads take center stage. From fathers fond of fashion, to the sporty and active, to the tech enthusiasts, SM Supermalls covers all the bases for the celebration of your dad on his special day. GAMER DAD Save...
