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...
Words by Devi de Veyra Conferred the National Artist Award for Dance in 1976, Leonor Orosa Goquingco did not live to see a sustained interest in her works, unlike most other awardees, especially those from the field of visual arts. Instead, Leonor saw her iconic ballet productions fade from the...
What’s the default restaurant we take our dads to? Steakhouses. With Father’s Day just around the corner, thoughts turn to where we would celebrate the occasion and, more often than not, where we would persuade the man of the hour to go. I don 't know about you, but my late and beloved...
Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation has announced that its Regular Annual Stockholders’ Meeting will be held on Thursday, 9 July 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Manila Bulletin Building, Muralla corner Recoletos Streets, lntramuros, Manila, Philippines, and will be...
The Flame at Discovery Primea has an ongoing Tasting Menu that evokes sweet childhood memories, and could be the perfect dining destination this month of June, as we celebrate several momentous occasions, including, but not limited to, Independence Day and Father’s Day. As taste is one of our...
MANILA BULLETIN PUBLISHING CORPORATION has announced that its Regular Annual Stockholders’ Meeting will be held on Thursday, 9 July 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Manila Bulletin Building, Muralla corner Recoletos Streets, lntramuros, Manila, Philippines, and will be...
Nearly two decades after Federico Aguilar Alcuaz was named National Artist for Visual Arts, a new book is seeking to provide the most comprehensive study yet of one of Philippine modern art 's most celebrated figures. Set for release in 2026, "Federico Aguilar Alcuaz: Salaysay" brings together...
Nearly three decades after Pokémon first captured the imagination of players around the world, the franchise is preparing its biggest anniversary celebration in Asia, with Manila among five cities selected to host special events. The Pokémon Company announced that its 30th anniversary festivities...
Across the country, chefs are revisiting regional recipes, highlighting indigenous ingredients, and finding new ways to present dishes that generations of Filipinos have long known and loved. Diners, meanwhile, have become increasingly interested in discovering the stories, traditions, and places...
Aaron Virata Mempin did not arrive at art through the traditional route. Before becoming a full-time artist, he spent two decades in the corporate world, working in marketing, brand strategy, and business management. Today, those experiences continue to shape the way he runs his studio and...
