So, looking for places where to drag Dad for a Father’s Day celebration? We know the men of the house. They can be such a chore to celebrate. I know my late father was. He would rather stay at home and be a spoil sport than fuss over his special day. Good thing we were always able to convince him...
Filipino dads are many things. They are providers and protectors, but also the resident comedians, storytellers and cheerleaders who quietly shape family life. This Father 's Day, Jollibee is putting fathers front and center with its "Champ of Joy" campaign, a nationwide celebration that...
In every newsroom, there are editors known for their sharp headlines, strong opinions, or decades of experience. At the Manila Bulletin, these figures exist in more ways than one. But for me, this story begins with one. Editor Heraclio Celestino Nazareno, known to many simply as Sir Rocky, has...
This Father 's Day, Discovery Primea is turning the tables and making sure the man who usually takes the back seat gets his moment in the spotlight. Through a series of dining, wellness and staycation offerings, the Makati hotel is inviting families to slow down and spend some quality time...
Many Filipinos don’t know where their food comes from or how it’s produced. There has been a push to make the food system more transparent, as this can help ensure that there is fairness in both producer compensation and consumer pricing. Enter Sinaya Seafood, a social enterprise that helps...
Chef Aaron Isip and his Kása Palma, situated on Palma Street near Rockwell Center, have been home to astounding kitchen wizardry for some time now. His tasting menus highlight his provenance in French culinary techniques and gastronomy, blended with his Filipino soul and global imagination....
Filipino diners will soon get a taste of one of the United Kingdom’s most recognizable restaurant brands. The Bistro Group has announced that it is bringing Wagamama to the Philippines, marking the latest addition to the company’s growing roster of international concepts. The first local branch...
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and The Manila Hotel is marking the occasion with a monthlong selection of dining experiences and indulgent treats designed for family gatherings and meaningful celebrations. Leading the festivities is Café Ilang-Ilang, which will offer its popular...
As if the universe was listening to my pleas—although I will never claim that I am important enough for celestial powers to listen to—I am feeling a shift, slowly but now picking up pace, in the dining world in Quezon City (QC), my home turf. For me, it started early this year, with chef...
Whenever Lechon Diva Dedet de la Fuente calls, we come over. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to visit her home a few times, always in pursuit of whatever new culinary idea had captured her imagination. Sometimes it was a private degustation. Other times, it was a new menu she was...
It 's always exciting to discover new foodie destinations in Quezon City. Lately, I 've been making the rounds of several new openings, but one recent discovery stood out not because of gimmicks or over-the-top presentations, but because of something far simpler: honest Filipino food. I...
It 's now the rainy season, and perhaps it 's true what they say: you only realize what is gone when you start to miss it. As I write this story, a heavy downpour pounds the night outside. Yet in my mind, I find myself transported back to Siargao, where sunlight, sea breeze, and salt air...
