How far are you willing to go for dessert? AN ICY PILGRIMAGE Zamboangueños from neighboring areas, like Dipolog and Pagadian City, make the long trip to Mahayag just to taste the famed halo-halo of Mon’s Grill (Photo Mon’s Grill Mahayag | Facebook) Down in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao,...
Images by Freepik As we enter the New Year, therein lies hope that we enter better times. After all, 2023 was a rocky year. Just thinking back on the global conflicts, controversies, and so on is enough to stress anyone out. But as gloomy as things this past year seemed to be, it’s always best to...
A BRIGHT START Most Filipinos use fireworks during the New Year celebration in hopes of chasing away the bad luck and ushering in good fortune (Photo Manila Bulletin file photo) As we enter the New Year, it's important to remember how to keep safe once the fireworks start going off. In last...
EXILED TO ISOLATION Hoping to silence Rizal, the Spanish Government had Rizal exiled to the isolated City of Dapitan in 1892 In fear of Dr. José Rizal’s growing influence among the people due to his calls for social reform, the Spanish colonial government hoped to extinguish Rizal’s reach by...
As we approach the year’s end, it’s always fun to look back at all the times we enjoyed over the past year. For many, a good number of memorable moments come from catching unforgettable films in cinemas. As Covid-19 restrictions finally reached their end, this led to a surge in people returning...
Photos from WGSN Fashion designer and Benilde Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) educator Roxoanne Bagano-Dizon In the coming year, it’s time we move fashion forward. Fashion has always been a flexible form of art. Much like other mediums, its trends come and go at the snap of a finger or the...
On Christmas Day and beyond stretches a reflective moment when we look back at the festivities. For many, it’s a time to simply relax and be with their families. What better way to relax than by looking at art? Here are some artworks that best portray the spirit of the holiday season as it comes...
JUST THE NORTHERN LIGHTS Right as autumn strikes, the Northern Lights are a spectacular natural show best viewed from the North Pole (Santa Claus Village website) In the distant reaches of the North Pole, a lone elf stands above the flight tower to ensure the weather conditions are optimal for...
It’s that time of the year again when we all settle down together to celebrate Christmas. As a time-honored tradition during the holidays, many families find that enjoying a movie together is one of the many activities to wind back and spend quality time together. We’ve gathered up a list of...
As we enter the holiday season, it’s a time for joy and cheer. But it always pays to play it safe, especially since flu cases appear to be on the rise. Flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can affect anyone, young and old. To stay healthy this Christmas season, here are some tips to...
As Christmas Eve nears, we start to see people putting up their decor and setting up their wish lists. It’s a festive time as everyone is excited to gather with close friends and family for the long-awaited Noche Buena. As such, it’s only fitting that we look our best for this annual...
It’s Christmas season yet again! With that comes the yearly barrage of holiday films flooding our streaming services and TV channels. As fun as it is to go through the yearly tradition of watching the same old Christmas classics, some of you are probably starting to grow tired of seeing A Charlie...
