LUSH IS LUXE The VIP lounge pays homage to the country’s flora and fauna Cartier, one of the most esteemed houses in the global luxury industry, is now in a newly minted boutique in Manila, having reopened its new Philippine flagship at Greenbelt 3 in Makati City with a dramatic refresh from its...
When I was in grade 7, I remember watching my English teacher as she was writing a sentence structure diagram on the chalkboard. She paused frozen, then slowly turning to face us as if something had just occurred to her, she declared, “If you want to learn grammar, the best way to do it is to...
By Theresa Dizon-de Vega, Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Sept. 19, 2023 is a day permanently etched in retired Major Maximo Purisima Young’s memory. On this date, Major Young and 1,399 other young Filipino soldiers of the Philippine 10th Battalion Combat Team (BCT) landed in the port city...
With the ever-growing popularity of K-Culture in the Philippines, the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) in partnership with the Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office (KTO) presents a captivating visual journey: “Mga Kuha sa Korea,” a month-long travel photo exhibit set to run...
Returning from my husband’s postings in Kuala Lumpur and Berlin in late 2020, my determination to catch up on everything I missed about Manila hasn’t waned even after almost three years. I find myself embracing the role of a tourist whenever the chance presents itself. Recently, I had the...
Overabundance is part of Philippine food culture. A Filipino spread is composed of flavorful dishes served in volumes. Our penchant for excess is reflected in the way we enjoy buffets and eat-all-you-can restaurants. We are so fond of the dining experience that we incorporate it with other popular...
PICKLED PLEASURES Pickles are created by immersing fresh fruits or vegetables such as cucumbers in an acidic liquid or saltwater brine Filipinos love pickles , which are at the top of the list when shopping for supplies in preparation for a special meal or feast. The pickles we love are sweet....
Filipinos are no longer a stranger to *omakase*. The Japanese phrase, used at restaurants, means “entrusting” the whole dining experience to the chef, instead of ordering what one feels like eating. Although it is also often tailored to the diner’s wishes, depending on the budget, as well as...
By JAMES SAM Creativity is undeniably fundamental to the human experience. Finding form in paintings, music, theater, film—these outlets are the expressions of our thoughts, emotions, troubles, triumphs. Social media has given individuals the platform to share every aspect of their lives to...
The film, which draws focus on environmental crusaders who risk their lives protecting the rainforests of Palawan, is nominated in the Outstanding Investigative Documentary category of the 44th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards. The 96-minute enviro-thriller documentary directed by journalist...
Illustration Randrian Panopio At the height of the pandemic in 2020, I took a weeks-long online course in contemporary art from MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, but if you ask me what contemporary art is, chances are I’ll give you a blank stare. In contemporary art, however, no answer...
STAY DRY If you can't avoid floodwater, make sure to thoroughly wash up after contact to avoid catching any waterborne diseases (Photo Noel Pabalate) As the rainy season comes in full swing, so does the risk of getting sick. Sometimes the sudden change in weather is enough to put stress on our...
