Meal enders and hors d'oeuvres , respectively Himagas and pamutat are words hardly used by today’s youth, who have little or no idea what they mean. Loosely translated as dessert, himagas and pamutat were always present on my grandparents’ dining table in the form of fruits—fresh and...
Two new drops on Netflix are reviewed here; one Limited Series on current University politics and drama, and a thriller film that packs a lot of action, if not much plausability. The Chair The Chair (Netflix USA) - Sandra Oh, a consummate actress who deftly does both drama and comedy, stars as the...
Seriously Good Burger Anyone would agree that burgers are among the most filling and satisfying snacks. Just imagine a juicy grilled beef patty sandwiched by two buns with relishes, sauces, and veggies. Now, if that doesn't make you salivate, we don't know what will. But if you're on the lookout...
Is it more on the spicy or the sweet side? Jollibee's Sweet Chili Chicken Nothing beats Jollibee's original recipe Chickenjoy. Its juicy meat, tasty coating, and crispy skin make the perfect formula for the ultimate comfort food that suits the Pinoy palate. While the signature fried chicken is the...
Han So-hee and Song Kang (left) at the 'Nevertheless' presscon in Korea (Netflix) Korean stars Song Kang of “Sweet Home” and Han So-hee, who rose to fame through last year’s hit Korean drama “The World of the Married,” are teaming up for the new Netflix series “Nevertheless,”...
International Filipino photographer Steve Tirona on working for Don Papa Rum’s ‘A Sweet Sugarlandia Spring’ campaign With more than three million recorded deaths across the globe, staying positive in this COVID-19 pandemic era takes a lot of effort. To remind everyone that there’s still...
Kissing while wearing face masks doesn't seem possible, but these two love birds made it look so simple, sweet, and special given all the hardships that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has put Filipinos through. (Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Bulletin lensman Ali Vicoy snapped the...
How the pandemic reacquainted Filipinos with our own native delicacies MUST LOVE NATIVE DELICACIES A bilao of kakanin including puto, kuntsinta, and pichi-pichi When I think back on this pandemic in the future, I will remember deep anxiety. I will remember endless days and endless nights, the thrum...
It’s time to bring on the drama and the intrigue to add bit of spice to our daily streaming habits. WeTV and iflix more than deliver on both counts with two K-Dramas that will have you hooked with all the characters’ hidden secrets and complicated lives. Time to settle in, press play and let...
What’s good to go in Chinatown and other places while many restaurants are still closed After many days of being forced to stay home, you tend to look for the brighter side of things to ease the boredom. My son Arturo and I were discussing how blessed we still were to be able to sleep in...
Children will always find ways to say "thank you" and show their appreciation to their loved ones especially to their parents. One group of siblings, comprised of cute little kid, who appeared to live in a hut in Batangas City, got busy and prepared a surprise for their father who was celebrating...
This shows how fortitude in the time of pandemic can mean realizing a cherished dream Melody Lorenzo If you’re a foodie living in San Francisco and the Bay Area, the chances are high that you’d be aware of two popular hashtags on social media: #BayAreaFilipinoPies and #PinayPieLady. Here is the...
