Nothing is more fulfilling than knowing that something you worked hard for benefits not only you, but also the lives of others. When driven by purpose, the rewards go far beyond anything tangible. This is exactly what 22-year-old Kieth Charles Bequibel experienced when he founded BlackGold Food...
By JOEL VIVERO RICO, FPIA, UAP In a country and among a people as deeply nostalgic as the Filipino, it is only natural to assume that our houses were designed not merely as shelters, but as reflections of our distinct family lifestyles, occupations, passions, and contributions of national...
On the morning New York City swore in its new mayor, a small group of Filipino professionals was not watching from the sidelines. They were refreshing a website they had spent weeks building, fueled by late nights, policy documents, and a shared conviction that promises made at City Hall should...
The life of an artist is unpredictable, and Pasil, Kalinga councilor Arnel Banasan’s is no different. Banasan is one of the most popular musicians in Kalinga. He is part of Mingor Chi Kultura (“Warriors of Culture”), an artist group that aims to promote Kalinga culture. “I come from a line...
Fans flocked to the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City last November to see Hatsune Miku perform. Glow sticks lit up the darkened arena while concert attendees of all ages sang with Hatsune Miku. Many fans came dressed as her in various versions. The concert unfolded like any other concert – a...
Across the world, the finely ground green tea powder appears everywhere, poured over ice, blended with milk, folded into desserts, and photographed endlessly in clear cups that glow an almost unreal shade of green. Ordering matcha has become a small declaration, of balance, of taste, of choosing...
DRIVING THOUGHTS Car enthusiasts know CAMPI mainly as the force behind the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), the biennial automotive spectacle where gleaming new models, concept cars, and future mobility technologies take center stage. For most motorists, however, CAMPI—the Chamber...
I grew up in SSS Village, just a short drive from where Marikina Town Center now stands along Sumulong Highway, right beside Toyota Marikina, and near Gil Fernando Avenue. Back then, this part of the city was mostly open space, the kind of area I’d only pass when heading out to the main roads or...
As the holiday rush settles into the final weeks of November, the country edges closer to the heart of what is widely called the world’s longest Christmas season. Carols fill the malls, parols brighten windows, and households begin preparing the dishes that will anchor their Noche Buena tables....
On my recent trip to Tokyo, I realized how familiar my routine had become. It’s my fourth visit, and most of those trips revolved around malls, outlets, and shopping streets. This time, I wanted something different. I 'd been seeing posts about the Tokyo City Flea Market and, as a fan of...
With a vibrant spirit and a heart brimming with ambition, Myrna Esguerra from Abra embarked on a remarkable journey as the representative of the Philippines at the 63rd Miss International beauty pageant in Tokyo, Japan, on Nov. 27. After more than a year of meticulous preparation, Myrna now stands...
I’m Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino, an actress and a mental health advocate. My youngest daughter took her life at the age of 15 and we were totally blindsided by it. In an attempt to understand what happened to her, I started pursuing the subject matter. She died in 2015. [My husband, actor and...
