Toy Kingdom, the Philippines' leading toy store, is excited to bring back the TK Kiddie Crew program. This exciting initiative is a unique opportunity for children, ages five to 10, to step into the wondrous world of toys and develop valuable skills. Over the five-day program, kids will...
Dads are different now. I’d go as far as saying that men are different now. As a result of decades or centuries of struggle for gender rights and equality, where women—and the LGBTQ+ community—have been historically the ones struggling, fighting, the men aren’t exactly the oppressors...
ToyCon Philippines commemorates its 21st year with “ToyCon Evolution,” a three-day event promising to deliver the best of pop culture and the collector’s market, with a strong emphasis on creativity and innovation. This year, attendees can look forward to the launch of new products, games,...
It's Dad's Day on Sunday, June 16—a great time to bond and show him some love. Instead of the usual sit-down meal, gift-giving, and celebratory cake, why not add some youthful energy to remind him that honoring his day can also be an awesome time to create new fun memories? Shake things up at SM...
CHEERS TO PH-JAPAN RELATIONS Ambassador Garcia-Albano with notable guests from the Japanese government This past week, the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo celebrated 126 years of Philippine independence with an elegant affair at the historic Imperial Hotel. This year’s national day reception...
CONTESTED WATERS A Chinese coast guard vessel blocks a Philippine boat off the waters of Second Thomas Shoal on May 19, 2024 in this video released by the Philippine Coast Guard (Photo PCG | AP) I am not for military action against Beijing in the West Philippine Sea. I am in the minority based on a...
Images pulled from Fandom Wikis and IMDB Father’s Day is the day we show our fathers how much they mean to us. In the traditional sense, it’s an ode to the man of the house who brings home the bacon and keeps the family together. As we celebrate this special occasion, let’s train the...
AN EXOTIC FLAVOR Tinunis, more known as bopis, is a dish made of minced pig's lungs and heart (Photo fooddudeph | Instagram) I am writing this in the small hours of the Philippines’ 126th Independence Day. That’s because I am reminded of a dish that made such a mark on me when, in July 2022, I...
When buying fish, our ultimate goal is to get “sariwa” (fresh) and not “ilado” (spoiled or no longer fresh). That is the root of the Pinoy aversion for seafood that has been preserved in ice. Early Pinoys adapted the Spanish word helado , which means iced, to mean food that has not...
As families across the Philippines mark Father's Day, one prominent dad is reflecting on the invaluable wisdom parenthood has bestowed on his illustrious career. Ernest Cu, president and CEO of Globe, has led the telecom giant for over 16 years, taking the company from challenger to leader. He...
In celebration of its 190th anniversary, Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI), the maker of the world's largest selling gin, is showcasing the Art of Gin on World Gin Day (WGD), a yearly Celebration of Gin every second Saturday of June, now held in Europe, Australia and parts of the United States as well...
Reports have shown that due to socio-economic hurdles and limited access to quality yet affordable eye health services, an estimated 4 million Filipinos have undiagnosed eye problems. With the hope of helping bridge this gap, the homegrown optical shop George Optical, in partnership with Zeiss...
