The difference between gossip and history, according to a research at the National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland, is documentation THE 70-YEAR REIGN Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022 ) was the longest reigning British monarch (Portrait by Cecil Beaton) It’s been over a month since the...
In his new collection ‘Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto,’ Carlo Tanseco revives the humanity that feels nostalgic in this technology-run world MR. ROBOTO The artist Carlo Tanseco at the opening of his current exhibit at Art Cube Gallery in Makati City We need a robot, but life has become so robotic....
How a family-run, locals-only noodle spot in a not-so-fashionable part of Hanoi became a tourism hotspot in North Vietnam RISE TO FAME Pictures of the historic Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain visit hang on the walls If in Hanoi, why not bún chả ? It’s good, it’s cheap, and it’s hearty,...
A timely ‘oldie’ idea perfect to extend years of productivity beyond retirement Imagine these scenes. Retirees in their 60s and older learning new techniques in creative conceptualization and idea making. Old artists serving as mentors sharing with their fellow seniors the joy and wonder of...
Beat the gloom, heavy rains, and cold weather in these snug and stylish OOTDs By Poch Eulalia These constant downpours that usher in the “ber” months limit our Outfit of the Day (OOTD) choices. Imagine the nightmare of having to navigate flooded roads in suede shoes! Adapting to unpredictable...
And how this campaign attempts to revive one of the most essential forms of entertainment Many believe that reading, especially critical reading, is on the decline. Thanks to technology, life holds more distractions today and social media has in various ways destroyed the far more useful and...
Teaching little girls to love their physical selves FIRST TIME MOM Tanya admits to the pressures of being a first time mom usually brought about by social media A lot of us have complicated relationships with our bodies, myself included. Even at my skinniest, I never felt that I was good enough....
Test driving the RX 450 hybrid electric on the road up to the city in the sky FEELING A LITTLE BLUE The Lexus RX 450h in Deep Blue Mica . Available color variants include Sonic Titanium, Black, Graphite Black Glass Flake, Red Mica Crystal Shine, Ice Ecru, and Terrain Mica Khaki Metallic I drove to...
Finding the itch to travel again FROM THE WEST INDIES WITH LOVE La Bodeguita del Medio, one of the most popular salsa bars in Cuba One thing that changed in the way I want to travel is how I want to take things gradually, especially in places I’ve been to before. “Where would you like to go...
I’ve been seeing so many images on social media of people across the globe going about their daily lives without masks. And I heave a sigh of relief. More and more, I have been seeing friends traveling not once, not twice, but three or four times since countries started opening up their borders...
Prize-winning clarinetist teams up with acclaimed tenor Oct. 17 CLARINETIST Andrew Constantino finally holds a live concert at Manila Pianos and UP-Visayas Iloilo City. Prize-winning clarinetist Andrew Constantino is all set to return to live concerts with internationally acclaimed...
This new monarch ‘wants to change the world’ KING OF UNITED KINGDOM AND 14 OTHER COMMONWEALH REALMS Prince Charles of Wales, now King Charles III (Getty Images) I think King Charles III is cool, notwithstanding his portrayal in history as the oppressor of one of the most loved royals, Princess...
