President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has asked the Actors Guild of the Philippines leaders to raise the standards of the country's movies and shows as they promote the well-being of creative industry practitioners. *PHILIPPINE ACTORS GUILD — President Marcos administers the oath of office to...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has acknowledged the Senate's call for the agency to raise a voice before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with regards to the Chinese harassment in the West Philippine Sea and to act on its activities. DFA's backing came as lawmakers adopted a...
However painful the conclusion was to their first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign, the Philippine women's national football team was greeted by a nation filled with gratitude as it arrived back home from its captivating run. *Filipinas midfielder Sara Eggesvik. (Sara Eggesvik Instagram)*...
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...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Wednesday, August 2, said he will urge President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to be firm in his "balancing" act in dealing with China on the country’s territorial claim over the West Philippine Sea. Zubiri revealed that he and other senators,...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has approved three new big-ticket Japanese projects worth P20.591 billion, bringing total Japanese investments in the country to P766.55 billion and generating 340,601 direct jobs for Filipinos. Fresh from his outbound mission to Japan last July 16-22,...
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...
The Senate has unanimously approved the resolution strongly condemning the continued harassment of Filipino fishermen and the persistent incursions in the West Philippine Sea by the Chinese Coast Guard and militia vessels. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri...
