GIVE ME A SOIGNÉ A close look at the back and face of the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro, a gentleman's smartwatch Tesla, SpaceX, Meta, and Kendrick Lamar—these are words synonymous with the future. We live in a world highly driven by the internet, artificial intelligence, and smart devices. The latter,...
LOBOC’S PRIDE The famous children’s choir will be performing for free at The Manila Hotel Hotel guests may witness special performances of Loboc Children’s Choir as they are scheduled to sing at the lobby of Manila Prince Hotel on April 30 at 2:30 p.m. and at the grand lobby of The Manila...
FOR THE SAKE OF HISTORY Embassy of Poland Chargé d’affaires Mr. Jarosław Szczepankiewicz (seated, second from left) and NCU professor Dr. Mirosław Wachowiak (seated, rightmost), with UST prefect of libraries Rev. Fr. Ángel Aparicio, O.P. (seated, leftmost), UST OIRP director Prof. Lilian...
When everything is easing up, music festivals are back. We can’t say that the pandemic is at its absolute end, but there’s nothing quite like a festival during this time—It’s like nothing ever happened. Wanderland Music Festival, from the ever-active Karpos Multimedia, has made a comeback...
BORN THIS WAY International internet sensation Bretman Rock is the new face of homegrown brand Bench “I didn’t find fashion. Fashion found me.” That was Bretman Rock’s answer as to how his journey in style began. His loud and non-binary way of dressing was founded at home with his...
La Roja Looks like the summer heat is here to stay, so, might as well take a flavorful getaway to Newport World Resorts. All through April, guests get to indulge in mouthwatering dishes that invoke tropical feels especially curated by some of the country’s best culinary experts, and relax with...
A lot of things have changed over the past years with Gerry’s, from its rebranding from its orginal name “Gerry’s Grill” to its several food innovations. The grill restaurant offers a wide range of authentic Filipino cuisine including desserts, well-known for having ingredients that...
VINEGAR-BRAISED Chicken adobo over rice Adobo and I have a love/hate relationship. I love the idea of adobo— that sour-salty-garlicky combination, the way the flavors adapt to almost any kind of meat or vegetable, the special place it holds in the hearts of Filipinos everywhere. I’ve disliked...
Whenever we only have our attention on the bigger picture in life, we tend to overlook its simple joys. Instead of living each day full of energy, we find ourselves feeling stuck and yearning for more. Personal finance expert Sam Hawrylack, the co-owner of financial independence and early retirement...
By Jaypee Samson Ancora Imparo, (16.5x11.7 inches), acrylic on digital art print, by Leisha Celest Gamos, 2023 On May 12, 2023, the visual arts students of St. Scholastica’s College Manila are set to hold their exhibit entitled “Reverie,” at the Social Hall and Amrhein Gallery of St....
ANYWHERE IS FINE ARC club trainers running on the beach (Asics Philippines) Running is beneficial for the mind, body, and soul. Making that all-important step from your house onto the tarmac, however, can be daunting, especially after being under house arrest for the longest time due to the...
The terno as we know it today is from the Spanish word terno, meaning matched. Originally, the term referred to a set of matching camisa or blouse and sobrefaldo or overskirt, replete with a panuelo, meaning kerchief. While this set later became known as the traje de mestiza, the terno through our...
