OFF THE BEATEN PATH Can one day a week truly transform a city? In the heart of Manila, Makati is daring to experiment with car-free Sundays, an initiative that challenges ingrained habits and asks a crucial question: is our reliance on cars inevitable, or can we envision a future where streets...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently launched the latest stop of the Hop-On Hop-Off (HOHO) tour, the Entertainment Hub, opening the door to vibrant attractions within Entertainment City in one go. Promising diverse areas of Pasay and Paranaque, featuring modern complexes, bustling...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH For too long, exercising our right to vote has been hampered by long lines, inconvenient schedules, and cumbersome processes. This discouraged participation, especially among busy individuals, marginalized communities, and those residing far from registration centers. Yesterday,...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Coldplay in Manila, the air thrummed with a thousand beating hearts. Neon stars bathed the audience as Chris Martin’s voice soared, a British rock symphony echoing through the cavernous space. It was a cultural confluence, a dazzling spectacle not just of musical prowess, but...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH The question of modernization is not "if," but "when." It is an irrefutable necessity, not just for efficiency and cleaner air, but for the very sustainability of our communities. Yet, like passengers crammed into a jeepney itself, opinions on "how" to navigate this journey...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Two days ago, we ushered in a new year, with a majority of Filipinos expressing hope for a better year ahead. While some experienced a great 2023, there were those who were only too happy to have survived 2023 for a number of reasons. Financial difficulties, work and...
In 2018, a piece of the Milan fashion scene came to Manila—Off-White. Since then, Filipino fashion savants have infused their style with the late Virgil Abloh’s vision of modern dressing. The brand’s Manila store is the 26th of the brand worldwide. In 2021, it widened its reach by opening its...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Last weekend, several cities in the Philippines celebrated World Bicycle Day by having events with cyclists. This is a very welcome development, which I hope provides a push in the right direction with encouraging more people to get into cycling again. During the pandemic, there...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has prequalified at least eight (8) bidders in the scheduled competitive selection process (CSP) or tendering for the electrification of at least 98 off-grid sites covering 15,645 households. These firms which will be joining the Microgrid Service Provider (MGSP)...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Last Monday, Filipinos trooped to voting centers all over the Philippines to cast their votes in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). With bated breath, candidates from 42,000 barangays waited for the final vote to be cast, hoping that their campaign days...
To fulfill the President’s mandate for the country’s full electrification during his term, the Department of Energy (DOE) is scheduling within this quarter the first competitive selection process (CSP) or auction for the investors being enticed to energize more than 15,000 households along the...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH BSKE, otherwise known as the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election may not be as headline-grabbing as the mid-term or presidential races but it is no less contentious or controversial, with local candidates, often friends or neighbors, running against one other. It can turn...
