ON SIGHT St. Luke's Medical Center Quezon City surgical team Leonardo da Vinci is known to many as a man capable of creating masterpieces and for having extensive scientific knowledge for his time. What’s amazing is that some scientists find a rare eye condition to be the possible reason da Vinci...
Overlooked by many as a mere weed, the dandelion is gaining recognition for its remarkable health benefits. As Filipinos increasingly seek natural alternatives for health and wellness, dandelions offer a wealth of nutrients and medicinal properties worth exploring. 1. A natural detoxifier Dandelion...
Before the 1800s, plant-based diet was known as the Pythagorean Diet. It was named after the Greek philosopher Pythagoras who extolled the health benefits of vegetarian diet, as well as taught that it is immoral to slaughter animals. He and his followers adhered to a simple diet of bread,...
The sudden increase in Covid-19 cases in Singapore two weeks ago gave rise to the usual over-the-top reactions in social media. This was further fueled by a subsequent modest uptick in the number of local Covid-19 cases, albeit mostly mild. Panicked and hysterical posts were once again all over the...
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines' leading carrier, further expands its international network as it launches flights between Manila and Kaohsiung with its signature Piso Sale, allowing more passengers to explore the harbor-side parks and urban landscapes of southern Taiwan’s largest city. ...
“For the first time in the country, these once-dispersed gold objects have finally come together in the exhibition,” proudly said Mariles Gustilo, senior director of Ayala Museum. Through the collective efforts of the museum and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the joint exhibit titled “Reuniting...
Huawei has made a big splash in the industry with the release of its latest smartphones, the Pura 70 Series. With several hardware and software improvements, the Huawei Pura 70 Series stands out, especially for its camera capabilities. Designed for those who seek to capture the world’s fleeting...
If you're a parent or guardian to tweens and teens like me, or if you just want to know what's piquing the interest of these kids, here are some things my children have been into this past month. More than just flavored fries I have yet to meet a parent who doesn’t enjoy a cup of freshly cooked...
VOLCANIC AMBIANCE Calma was inspired by Taal Volcano in creating Lava Rock Weekends out of town are more fun now that Asador Alfonso, open only for the time being on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, is included on your list. Just a little over 70 kilometers away from Metro Manila, it’s a...
BIRTHDAY FEAST A generous serving of Cebu pochero My kids prepared a birthday weekend surprise for me. I had no idea what they had in mind. All I knew was we were visiting my son Franco and his pregnant wife Ban. Franco now lives in Cebu where he works for Pick Up Coffee. He loves it there. I can...
Okra is a vegetable that divides people. One either loves or hates okra. In the Philippines, it is a standard ingredient in sinigang and pinakbet. In the US, okra is the star of Cajun and Creole cuisine, with signature dishes gumbo and jambalaya featuring okra. Okra was brought to the US from...
CHOO CHOO, HERE COMES YOUR SUSHI Genki Sushi makes use of a special conveyor belt to deliver the meals Japan has become a popular dream destination as of late. It comes as no surprise due to the many sites to enjoy when visiting. Of course, in any journey, there’s also the food to enjoy. Sushi...
