Skies full of lights, hearts filled with love — this is how Valentine’s weekend was celebrated at SM Mall of Asia (MOA) as it once again hosted "The Biggest and Brightest Show on Earth," the 12th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition (PIPC). Fireworks light up the night sky as...
While two of the authors in the book review today hail from the West, it’s interesting to note the settings of these three novels - and why my Eastern Promises title. One is set in Egypt and is described as ‘very Patricia Highsmith’, while the second is set in Japan and comes from a...
With the rise in fraudulent cases running rampant these days, it’s important to keep a vigilant eye on avoiding falling victim to such scams. To help spread awareness about visa fraud, VFS Global, the world’s leading outsourcing and technology specialist, shares some anti-fraud and visa...
When it comes to food cravings, there’s no such thing as too cheesy. McDonald’s is bringing back the Cheese Dunk, the gooey and mouthwatering companion to its cheeseburgers, guaranteed to elevate every bite. "We know that when it comes to cheese, there's no such thing as too much," says Ada...
The island province of Marinduque, home to the famed Holy Week Moriones Festival and their iconic Roman-inspired Moryon devotees, marks a new milestone as it celebrates the 105th anniversary of its reestablishment as a province from Feb. 20 to 23. TROPICAL GETAWAY Maniwaya Island in Sta Cruz...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador A dozen years later, I’m back in the city that doesn’t sleep. Hello again NYC! What was it like this time around? Bright lights all the way from uptown Manhattan all the way down to The Battery. It wasn’t so on the 2012 visit with Sandy’s “knockout” presence...
Sourdough Cafe now has a third branch on the second floor of the Proscenium Retail Row at Rockwell Makati. My eldest son, Quintin, lives in Quezon City and has eaten at their Tomas Morato cafe, declaring it one of his go-to spots in the area when he’s looking for comfort food. He’s happy with...
As the Panagbenga Festival fills Baguio with flowers of every color, there’s no better complement to the celebration than a feast. Tenya, Japan’s No. 1 tempura tendon, and Racks are bringing their signature flavors to Baguio, offering the perfect spot to fuel up among the floats. Nestled among...
Nandy Villar Too often, families see their hard-earned savings wiped out by steep hospital bills when a loved one falls ill—sometimes even resorting to borrowing from relatives just to cover expenses. Meanwhile, healthcare costs have also surged dramatically, with inflation averaging at...
CLINICAL MATTERS Following the untimely demise of Meteor Garden actress Barbie Hsu from influenza, I got a deluge of inquiries from patients on how they could get the flu vaccine for added protection. In addition, they wanted to know what other vaccines were available for adults and what I...
“Heart disease is the number one reason we and most of our loved ones will die,” says Dr. Michael Greger, an internationally renowned physician, author, speaker, and founder of the nonprofit, science-based website NutritionFacts.org. Let’s get closer to home. According to the...
Walk into any beauty store today, and you’re met with walls of serums promising glass skin, creams that claim to reverse time, and TikTok’s latest “miracle” ingredient. It’s overwhelming. Every day people worry, “Am I doing enough for my skin?” Often, though, they’re...
