ENJOY THE VIEW The Lagoon area makes a perfect focal point amid the upcoming restaurant collection at Gateway Mall 2 Often when we form fond memories of a certain place, it’s due to us experiencing firsts during the moment. Think back to when you had your first date or when you first had a night...
Most of us might remember Buwan ng Wika as a special time in school when we focused on anything that would get us to proclaim “Pinoy pride.” THE KATIPUNERO DRIP The author’s father (front row: far left) dons a Katipunero outfit along with other teachers and school staff members for a...
Images by Juan Carlo de Vela HUNGRY FOR LECHON? The Cebu Lechon Festival highlights Cebu's culinary pride When you hear about Cebu, it’s hard not to think about one of its iconic dishes—lechon. Generations have come to enjoy the pork dish for its crispy skin, tender meat, and rich...
HEROES IN A HALF SHELL Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem gives each of the brothers unique physical traits and characteristics to let them stand out from one another Turtle power first swept television screens worldwide right at the tailend of the ’80s. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was a...
By Jacqueline Lucero Illustration by Poch Eulalia The sun rises on a bustling street in Manila as the aroma of freshly cooked adobo and 3-in-1 coffee wafts through the air. Jeepneys weave through traffic, and tricycles add to the noise that the karaoke tunes echo from neighborhood homes....
Sometimes there are instances in life you just have to be there to appreciate. Try to remember the first time you saw one of your favorite performers onstage. Do you recall how electrifying it felt to be one with the crowd and join in on the cheers, chants, and screams? The same can be...
When we read tales of the ancient world, we often hear of the grandeur of the Roman Empire. Historical records tell us about the nearly unstoppable military might of the Roman legion that helped spread the territories of Rome as far out as England. Then there was the lavish life most of Rome’s...
WELCOME BACK! Makati Shangri-La has reopened its iconic halls to the public It was at the height of the pandemic when the news of Makati Shangri-la ceasing its operations broke out. What a mighty blow it was, to see such a prestigious facility that had been providing top-notch service since 1993...
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...
PILIPINAS REPRESENT Filipino-American rapper Ez Mil (center) with American hip-hop legends Eminem (left) and Dr. Dre (Photo Shady Records) After the viral performance of Filipino-American rapper Ez Mil on the Wish USA Bus and his recent signing to hip-hop legends Eminem and Dr. Dre’s labels,...
Imagine yourself sitting by the beach enjoying a drink as you listen to the soothing sounds of the waves splashing by the shore. You’ve put on your best tropical outfit, laid down on the sand to watch the sunset, and gone full-on Jimmy Buffett mode with not a thing to worry about as you live the...
Over the weekend, theater lines worldwide appeared full of people, a sight that had undoubtedly been missed since the pandemic nearly killed the cinematic viewing experience. But what movie could bring about such a stir? Surprisingly enough, it isn’t just a single movie that caused these crowds in...
