A CHERRY BLOSSOM JOURNEY Japan's cherry blossoms, or *sakura*, come in full bloom around late March to early April Japan has enamored the world. Its rich heritage, fascinating culture, and wonderful culinary delights are just a few things that make it an exciting travel destination. This...
(Pixabay) Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino has defended former president Rodrigo Duterte’s recent trip to the People’s Republic of China. During an interview with CNN Philippines, Tolentino said that Duterte, just like other current and former world leaders, wants “to have a peaceful...
National Gallery of Australia head curator for international art Russel Storer Russel Storer, head curator for international art of the prestigious National Gallery of Australia, highlights the role of the community in fostering the growth of Southeast Asian art in a hybrid lecture free and open to...
I have been asked on a number of occasions to represent relatives at various official functions. I am sent to the far corners of the archipelago to deliver speeches and meet with supporters. Sometimes, there would be incidents of violence a week or two prior to these occasions, which would cause so...
NO ONE LEFT BEHIND Sen. Migz Zubiri and Apolinario Mabini Awards chairperson Audrey Tan-Zubiri pose with some of the awardees and their families The 30th Apolinario Mabini Awards (AMA), a prestigious event that recognizes individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to...
(Courtesy of PBEd) An advocacy group on Friday, July 21, urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to prioritize education when he delivers his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) next week. “We always complain about how bad our education system is and how it is affecting our kids...
The Philippine women’s football team failed to turn its dream fairytale debut into a reality with a 2-0 loss to world No. 20 Switzerland at the start of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand on Friday, July 21. *Philippines' forward #07 Sarina Bolden...
FOR THE LOVE OF LOW LIGHT Blurred figures of visitors are captured with low ISO settings to be moving around the displays of a museum By ALEX AMANSEC More than three years have passed since the 84-year-old Japanese camera brand Olympus announced they would be leaving the camera business. The...
MEET THE ARTISTS The ASICS head team works to make each new release a collaborative effort Launched during Paris Fashion Week in unison with Fête de la Musique, Asics SportStyle’s most recent drop turned the heads of fashionistas and sneaker enthusiasts from all over. “Our mission is to draw...
Illustration by OTEPH ANTIPOLO While it can come across as harsh for others, denying them of what might sometimes seem like such a simple request, there are times a simple no becomes crucial for your well-being. Setting boundaries has become a hot topic as of late after a viral video of singer Lea...
BEWARE THE STRESS Common causes for anxiety include exhaustion and a build-up of stress Anxiety is the feeling of unease, worry, or nervousness in anticipation of a future event or an uncertain outcome that we cannot handle. While it is a challenging internal battle, calming our anxious mind is...
WARTIME HUMBA Visayan braised pork dish that ensured the survival of the Romualdez family during the war One of the rewards of being a journalist is the opportunity to peek into the hearts and minds of famous people and learn aspects of their lives that have not been written about. Take former...
