On Good Friday, male penitents are crucified with stainless steel nails in a rice field in San Pedro Cutud, Pampanga. (CSFP City Information Office) Holy Week is a significant time for Catholics, serving as a sacred period for deep reflection and respect for their faith. As we commemorate...
CHEF HENY SISON For many Filipino families, Lent is a time of reflection, quiet traditions, and meaningful meals. But for acclaimed culinary artist Chef Heny Sison and restaurateur Queenie Paras, it is also a season that continues to shape their relationship with food—and by extension, the way...
Easily among the Holy Week traditions some remember the most is Visita Iglesia. Whether spurred on by the promise of getting a free wish if you’ve visited a church you’ve never been to before (as my Dad often told me) or simply for the sheer enjoyment of the journey, this Holy Week tradition...
Star Magic School The dream of becoming the next big star is now within reach with Star Magic School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SMSCPA), formerly Star Magic Workshop. Star Magic recently launched the SMSCPA at ABS-CBN Studio 3, a bold step in shaping the future of Philippine...
As summer approaches, aspiring chefs—both young and old—have a wealth of opportunities to sharpen their culinary skills in Metro Manila. Among the many excellent options, two institutions stand out for their comprehensive programs and expert-led classes: the Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) and...
The two-week summer vacation is the time to learn new skills or develop talents. The venue for that is the summer sports clinics which by now has been established by the names of people who have offered the same for many years. Swimming lessons Bert Lozada Swim School is known for its own...
Is your kid enamored by anything with an engine? You’re in luck as there are a number of summer activities for car enthusiast in training. Toyota Kid Technician for a day Toyota Alabang is inviting kids to get to learn the inner workings of a car and start their path early towards a career in the...
Volvo’s female crash test dummy integrates more female-like anthropometry. When purchasing a vehicle, we often put little thought into the safety it can offer in the event of a car crash. That’s likely because nearly all brand new vehicles perform relatively well in car crashes these days; that...
Few can rival the depth of expertise and transformative vision embodied by Secretary Amenah "Mina" F. Pangandaman. As the first Muslim Budget Secretary and the lone woman on the country’s economic team, she pioneers change and redefines leadership in Philippine governance with resilience and...
The fascination with exotic pets continues to grow in the country, but owning a wild animal comes with significant legal and ethical concerns. In the Philippines, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) plays a crucial role in identifying which species can be legally kept as pets...
Lawyer Annette Gozon-Valdes, senior vice president for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group at GMA Network, is thankful for the supportive environment women have experienced in broadcasting. Annette believes this positive environment comes from the network's focus on...
Golf has always been a way of life for Stephanie Teves. Not as a player, but as a caddie. It wasn’t exactly planned. All she wanted back then was to find a job that would support her daily needs, and she found an opportunity to apply as a caddie at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club in...
