It is perhaps one of the great ironies of literature that when readers think of speculative fiction—a genre encompassing science fiction, fantasy, dystopian fiction, apocalyptic horror, etc.—they often turn to Western works, New York Times-listed authors, or worse, Hollywood. Rarely do they...
Art is a transformative force that finds itself redefined with every passing generation. These days, there’s a multitude of established art styles that have taken the world by storm, but none more so than street art. Street art finds its origins in the art of graffiti. Early street artists found...
Despite President Donald Trump’s recent executive order (EO) to withdraw the United States (US) from the Paris Agreement, energy stakeholders in the Philippines believe his current policies will have minimal impact on renewable energy (RE) growth in Asia. During the Renewable Energy Forum 2025 on...
This summer, Grab is opening the gates to spontaneity, discovery, and flavor. For experience-hungry Filipinos who crave something different, #GrabIbaAngSummer is your golden ticket. Grab Philippines country head Ronald Roda and Department of Tourism assistant secretary Sherlene Batin lead the...
LET'S GO All ready for the Streetscape opening Streetscape at Shangri-La Plaza Mall is a new dining concept that elevates and diversifies the offerings within a single passageway of the mall. While it already boasts a variety of wonderful dining options, the team behind Shangri-La Plaza has taken...
After its successful event last February, Horti Filipina is bringing its biggest and grandest horticultural event to Cebu this June. This move aims to unite plant lovers and horticulturists across the Visayas region while spotlighting the area’s potential to elevate the national horticultural...
The Philippines continues to carve its place in the world of football, proving that Filipino talent is ready to shine on the global stage. From historic milestones—such as the national team’s qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup—to the growing presence of homegrown players in...
A child’s first 1,000 days of life—270 days in the mother’s womb and 730 days after birth—is a sacred window. During this critical period, the foundation of a child’s lifelong health, well-being, and cognitive abilities is established. That’s why proper nutrition for both the child and...
HIS LEGACY LIVES ON Even decades since we lost him, Kurt Cobain's music continues inspire future generations in standing up against the norm (Photo from Nirvana's 'MTV Unplugged in New York') Kurt Cobain would have been 58 today. Most of his followers tend to think about what could have...
Dressed in a plain polo shirt, classic washed-out jeans, thick eyeglasses, and a sling laptop bag, Johannes Chua—our then-Property section editor—would stride hurriedly through the hallways of the Manila Bulletin, heading straight to his desk to begin editing without missing a beat. Johannes...
A GRIPPING TALE 'Sunshine' follows the story of a cheerleader finding out about her pregnancy The first quarter of 2025 looks promising for two homegrown films, "Kono Basho" and "Sunshine." Both were recognized internationally in two European film festivals. "Kono Basho" is the...
PAKYAWAN, acrylic on canvas, 24x30 inches, 2025 Sonny Palles, one half of the dynamic duo behind “Tales of the Trade,” brought a raw, visceral energy to the exhibit. Together with Patrick Esmao, they captured the everyday struggles and triumphs of Filipino vendors and street dwellers....
