Zig Dulay is all over the Philippines. From Alaminos, Pangasinan to Puerto Princesa, Palawan, the 37-year-old Isabela native has been teaching young students in the regions about filmmaking. Recently, he has been awarded by Tatler Magazine’s Gen T. Leaders of Tomorrow 2024. In the gap between his...
PORCELAIN JARS & PINK TULIP MAGNOLIAS, 48x96 inches, acrylic & oil on canvas, 2024 Addie Cukingnan’s love for nature blossoms in her upcoming exhibit, “Color My World,” at Galerie Francesca Megamall, which also celebrates her 30 years in the art world. “Florals are really what I...
Manila cannot be easily defined by one aspect alone. Within its gritty and authentic character lie numerous hidden treasures waiting to be uncovered. Discovering its rich history reveals a capital city that excites the senses with a variety of sights and sounds. View this post on Instagram A...
The Eye and Vision Institute (EVI) of The Medical City (TMC) is dedicated to providing top-notch eye care and promoting eye health. EVI has expanded its services to become a comprehensive "one-stop shop" for all eye care needs, accessible to all patients. Cataracts, which cause blurred vision and...
Still unresolved is the great debate about what our national dish is: sinigang or adobo. But there is no question what majority would pick as our country's national fish. Bangus (milkfish) is sold everywhere; from the rocky hills of Batanes to the beautiful islands of Tawi-Tawi. It is consumed by...
Sisig has been a mainstay in Filipino cuisine. One of the earliest records related to the dish dates as far back as 1732, after an Augustinian friar defined it in a dictionary he was working on. At the time, it was described as a salad of sorts that utilized green guava or papaya, dressed in salt,...
No rest for the wicked, no habrá paz para los malvados, especially if you are an artist chef like Bruce Ricketts and like his wife, Jae de Veyra Pickrell, pure creative and intellectual, whom we call the principal nerd, along with Stephanie Zubiri, at our book club The Very Extra Book Club. So...
Coffee plays many vital roles in our lives: it's a stimulant, rich in antioxidants, boosts mood, anchors daily routines, fosters social connections, and has significant economic impact. It's more than just a beverage; it's an experience. In the Philippines, 80% of Filipinos consume an average of...
(Unsplash) Has Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary John Ivan Uy fulfilled his promise to go after illegal gambling websites of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and prosecute the people behind...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced that it will increase the government’s proposed budget for 2025 by 10 percent to P6.352 trillion from P5.768 trillion in 2024. During a briefing of the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), DBM Secretary Amenah F....
The country’s ambition to become upper middle-income status could be achieved in 2026, later than the government’s projection of 2025. That is, if the peso does not depreciate. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan, during a briefing on Thursday, June...
Leading oil industry player Petron Corporation is seeking extension from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the shelf registration of its P50 billion worth of programmed peso fixed-rate bonds issuance. The company stated that in its disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE),...
