Keeping my inner Marites at bay is a virtue. Sorting through thousands of audio reels my uncle, the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos, recorded from 1965 to 1986, I would come across a great number of boxes of audio reels with the phrase “Off the record” written on them in capital letters. I...
By JAMES SAM A CHOCOLATE FEAST An array of chocolate treats served in various forms In collaboration with Auro Chocolate, Solaire’s “Decadence unleashed!” showcases a unique blend of desserts and delicacies. Hosted at the Oasis Garden Cafe, and supplied by Filipino farmers’ finest cacao...
SMOKEY AND SAVORY PERFECTION Indulge in flavors infused by the billowing smoke that envelops the meat on the grill We are all familiar with braising, steaming, frying, baking, roasting, stewing, cooking en papillote (wrapped in paper), confit-style (slow-cooked in its own fat), and their many...
By JAMES SAM RIGHTEOUS VICTORY Michelangelo’s painting depicting David’s moment of triumph over Goliath Michelangelo, otherwise known as “Il Divino,” is most famously known for his 34 frescoes found on the ceilings of the Sistine Chapel. Frescoes being mural paintings that make use of...
MEET THE ARTISTS Neptalie Aunzo, Daniel Dumaguit, and Ferdinand Sanchez Fires are raging, glaciers are melting, oceans are rising, storms are getting more severe, and droughts are extending longer than usual. The world is sick. The average global temperature has increased by 1.1°C since 1880....
Photos by ALI VICOY and the author LOVE THE PHILIPPINES Unveiled during the event, the latest ad campaign of DOT with the slogan, LOVE the Philippines After a decade of hearing about how it’s more fun in the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has recently unveiled the next step of its...
By JAMES SAM NOSTALGIA Jins' brand new Doraemon eyewear collection on display On June 19, Jins marked its fifth anniversary in the Philippines. Unveiling its first ever brand ambassador, renowned broadcaster and journalist Rico Hizon, Jins Philippines threw a cocktail get-together for distinguished...
TO STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS From left: DFPC deputy COO Bernardine Belmonte, Duty Free Philippines Corp. COO Vicente Angala, PAL president and COO Capt. Stanley K. Ng, and PAL SVP/General Counsel Atty. Carlos Luis Fernandez seal the deal of the PAL-Duty Free PH partnership providing discounts to PAL...
LIFE IN PLASTIC, IT'S FANTASTIC Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse is available to book on Airbnb with a revamped portion of the house dedicated to Ken This July, it’s Ken’s turn to take hosting for a spin. That’s right! Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse is back by popular demand on Airbnb—with a twist....
US INDEPENDENCE From left: US executive director of ADB Amb. Chantale Wong, DFA Asec. Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga, US Amb. MaryKay Carlson, Dean of Diplomatic Corps Rev. Charles Brown, and US Deputy Chief of Mission Heather Variava The US Embassy in Manila celebrated 247 years of independence in...
SUPERWOMAN Imelda Marcos, matriarch of the Romualdez family, turns 94 on July 2, 2023 Here’s to strong women connected to the divine, who help guide us as women equal to men on this earth. In my lifetime, I have been fortunate enough to meet a handful of women who have greatly impacted my life...
(https://images.mb.com.ph/production/mb-mkt-neo-prod-1-uploads/PHILIP_1_92abc22061/PHILIP_1_92abc22061.jpe) AN ARTIST OF MANY MEDIUMS Philippine National Artist for Visual Arts Abdulmari Asia Imao (Photo from Abdulmari Imao Facebook page) Ongoing at the main gallery of the Design and Arts Campus, De...
