While there may seem to be a contradiction in terms of our title, a look at the novels reviewed will showcase how fiction subtly draws from both the mundane and very real, to fantasy and beyond, to create gripping reads. And we have two suspenseful novels that are food-related, in murderous ways....
Raumen Stadium at Canal City Hakata, eight different types of Ramen in one location If Japan is one of the major destinations for Filipino tourists, then Fukuoka is Japan’s new hot spot, the city to discover. Sure, Tokyo and Osaka will get the lion’s share of Filipino visitors; but in the...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – The Police Regional Office 4-A has deployed personnel to secure commuters in the Calabarzon or the Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon region during the three-day transport strike from April 29 to May 1. Police Brig. Gen Paul Kenneth Lucas, PRO 4-A chief,...
TOKYO — Asian shares were trading higher Monday amid optimism over the rally that ended the week on Wall Street, although eyes were on the Federal Reserve policy meeting set for later this week. Sydney's S&P/ASX 200 added 0.6% in early trading to 7,621.40. South Korea's Kospi surged...
Summertime is not just about going to places, it is also the perfect time to get active. During the season, people explore different terrains, find their Zen through yoga, and discover the wonders that come from running, among other fitness activities. If you, too, want to go for a run, there’s a...
ILOILO CITY – The Heart and Lung Center at the Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) in this city is set to serve patients beginning next month. THE newly-inaugurated Heart and Lung Center at the Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) in Iloilo City. (Office of Iloilo City...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has reported a surge in its net income for the first quarter of year. Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said the state-run firm's total earnings reached P25.24 billion from January to March, up 42 percent...
Building a house takes time, but feeling home doesn’t have to wait. Nowadays, you can easily turn your space a bit more homey with the right furniture and home accessories. Case in point: Crate and Barrel's "Cool Coastal Home" collection, where you can completely transform your space. The newest...
NEW YORK — The best week for U.S. stocks since November closed out with more gains thanks to Alphabet and Microsoft on Friday. The S&P 500 rallied 1% to finish its first winning week in the last four. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 153 points, or 0.4%, and the Nasdaq...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in a statement on Saturday, April 27, held an awarding ceremony in Mandaue City, Cebu to recognize the dedication and hard work rendered by Regional Program Management Offices (RPMOs) and Area Coordinating Teams (ACTs) across the nation....
There are so many images, symbols, and icons that capture Filipino culture. But when it comes to Filipinas, one of the dominating figures is the Filipiniana. Through many mediums, from classic paintings to old movies, the traditional garb has mirrored the silent power of Filipinas. The strength...
The label "rebellious" often carries a sting of disapproval. But for Joel Andrade, whose artistic genius fuels the edgy Issy, playful Chu-Chu, and vibrant Lucky Beauty, to be a rebel is to be an artist. “I come not from beauty but from fashion design,” Joel tells Style Weekend as he is busy...
