STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY Malaysia's cultural dance show highlighted the different cultures of its people (Photo from Tourism Malaysia) One of the most intriguing aspects of the portrayal of diplomats in popular media is the misconceptions it can perpetuate. In a recent episode of Netflix’s hit...
LUNCH CONVERSATIONS Amb. Veron goes home for lunch whenever he can–and for good reason Whenever possible and barring any work engagements, Ambassador Luc Veron of the European Union’s delegation (EU) to the Philippines likes to go home for lunch and eat with his wife, Mme. Nicole Weismann. They...
TO PH-ISRAEL FRIENDSHIP Apostolic Nuncio Charles Brown, Israeli Ambassador Ilan Fluss, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos, and DFA undersecretary Carlos Sorreta The Embassy of Israel in the Philippines celebrated a historic event on May 4, marking the 75th Independence...
HAYAHAY Have a signature Visayan massage at the resort’s Sea Tree spa A quick getaway to the islands of Bohol during this time of year is always a good idea. Pristine, blue waters rich in marine life, breathtaking views, and the draw of a slow-paced way of living that’s only possible on a...
FILIPINO FOOD MONTH WITH AN AUSSIE TWIST Yasmin Newman with Australian Ambassador HK Yu It’s the perfect time for Filipino-Australian food writer Yasmin Newman to be back in the country as April is Filipino Food Month. She’s been busy doing promotional events for her new book, Under the Coconut...
FOIE, ANYONE Raffles F&B director Björn Nöldner carries a tray of foie gras topped with apples as part of the chef's premium creations, served every 30 minutes during the brunch event Cooking in Manila feels more of a chore than anywhere else I’ve ever lived in. With the number of restaurants...
Featured image: CELEBRATING CULTURE Honored to be wearing traditional Kalinga clothing with these amazing women (from left) Bagoyan's Jasmine Baac, TPB COO Marga Nograles, author Carol RH Malasig, TPB's Apples Aberin Continuing our sojourn to the north this week, we find ourselves in the province...
Holistic sustainability and communicating it well as a key to success swisstainable Sustainability as a competitive advantage for Swiss tourism Our country is known for a lot of things. While we get a lot of bad press—some we deserve, others not so much—the natural beauty of the Philippines is...
A close look at how much we accumulate in life and how much of it we really need Every few years or so, diplomats and their families are faced with the challenge of sorting through accumulated possessions. It’s kind of a thing you’re forced into when you have to pack up and move your whole life...
LITTLE OFFICE THAT COULD The Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy (OPCD) is the DFA's public relations arm and in effect, the country's as well There’s still a lot of confusion as to what our diplomats do and I often feel it’s a disservice to look at them as people who only issue passports....
The holidays are all about the birth of Jesus Christ, but they are also a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth more than the usual GLÜHWEIN Mulled wine in a German Christmas market back in 2017. You give a few Euros as a deposit for the mug but you can also forfeit it and keep the mug instead...
8 BILLION TOO MANY The choice to be childfree must be met with the same respect as when people announce plans of procreating (Photo from Canva Pro) This week, the human population reached eight billion right in the middle of a climate crisis. Our planet’s practically dying as it tries to keep up...
