Illustration from Freepik In recent holiday seasons, many prefer receiving practical gifts. As younger generations have easier access to social media and tools to guide them in their daily routines, many have learned how to care for themselves from an early age. It’s not uncommon these days to...
We often turn to travel for a much-needed break from the daily grind—a chance to recharge, gain fresh perspectives, and return with renewed energy. Studies have supported this, confirming that travel enhances both physical and mental well-being, lifting our mood, reducing stress, and giving...
It is both a delight and customary for us to give Christmas presents to our loved ones. But have you thought about giving someone special something special this Christmas? That someone is you. You deserve to have a treat too! After all, how can you give when you have not gotten anything in the...
Botulinum toxin, widely known as Botox, has long been associated with cosmetic procedures aimed at reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Recent scientific exploration suggests that its benefits may extend beyond aesthetics, offering a novel therapeutic option for androgenic alopecia (AGA), or pattern...
CLINICAL MATTERS There have been recent news reports of a strain of bird flu that is infecting cows in the US. But the most unusual aspect of this specific outbreak is that some humans may have been infected with this strain of avian influenza from drinking raw (unpasteurized) milk from an infected...
Yamazato Manila, the celebrated Japanese restaurant at Hotel Okura Manila, announces its meticulously crafted Osechi Ryouri, a traditional Japanese New Year feast symbolizing good luck and prosperity. This year’s Osechi Ryouri is a culinary masterpiece curated by Japanese Executive Chef Keiichiro...
JAM ALONG One of Michelline’s favorite pastimes is to sing while playing the guitar Michelline Syjuco, Goth princess, artist, sculptor, jeweler, surrealist, avantgardist, is my Halloween dream come true. The year is about to end, and I had only seen her once this year, maybe twice last...
USAD , acrylic, ink, spray paint and oil on repurposed tracing paper on canvas, 48x60 inches, 2024 “Good morning” takes on a whole new meaning in Jonathan Joven’s latest exhibit. For him, these two words isn’t your ordinary greeting but a salute to the city’s unsung heroes, a...
HAVEN FOR THE ARTS Circuit Makati will soon be graced by the construction of a center for contemporary art designed by renowned architect Kulapat Yantrasast and his firm, WHY Architecture, in partnership with Lor Calma & Partners Set to rise at Circuit Makati under the operational expertise of...
FILIPINAS IN THE FOREFRONT From left, top row: Dr. Clare Baltazar, Fe del Mundo, Lourdes J. Cruz; second row: Josefa Llanes-Escoda, Angelita Castro-Kelly, Dr. Lourdes Cruz; third row: Clara Lim-Sylianco, Sen. Imee Marcos, First Lady Imelda Marcos with President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., and...
There’s a notable lack of women artists on the forefront of art studies. Some women artists like Frida Kahlo, Margaret Keane, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Yayoi Kusama have made waves for the feminist art movement, but there are fewer women brought up when it comes to discussing the classical scene....
Photo by Jenny Hill on Unsplash As the holiday season approaches, families across the Philippines prepare to gather over festive feasts. While deliciousness remains a top priority, many are now considering the health implications of their food choices—particularly the quality of the chicken on...
