In a cultural tapestry rich with tradition, many Asian communities will observe the Ghost Month, commencing on Aug. 23 and stretching until Sept. 21, 2025. During this time, Filipino-Chinese families often avoid certain activities to keep their fortunes balanced. The air is thick with superstition...
The moment felt like deja vu. Longtime junior tennis coach Karl Santamaria found himself sharing the court once again with Alex Eala – the same spirited young girl he once guided through drills and footwork on quiet courts. Only now, she isn’t just a promising junior, but a 20-year-old rising...
A lot of people say I don 't look sick. I may look like a picture of wellness, but the truth is, I have been grappling with a chronic debilitating disease called Long Covid for more than 1,140 days — and counting. I vividly remember that day of the first of December 2021. I was filled with...
Career shifts are fairly common, but they become more compelling when someone takes a path they never saw coming. Such is the case for Rolet Cunanan, a 36-year-old agribusiness owner and content creator who found her purpose, and a life she never expected to love, through farming after leaving...
Eng Bee Tin, the legendary name synonymous with the Philippines ' favorite hopia, celebrated the second National Hopia Day (NHD) recently with festivities held simultaneously in many areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The celebration marked the company’s 113th year. For the month of...
The march of progress is difficult to halt, yet in some cases, the two can be made to work together in surprising harmony. Such is the case for Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. Founded as far back as 1200 BCE, this historic city is rich in architecture, boasting of Romanesque, Gothic,...
Training that leads graduates to good-paying jobs here and abroad. A two-story home in a properly-maintained village community. Regular healthcare services from outreach programs. Modern medical equipment in a community hospital. Digital classrooms in an adopted public school. Environmental...
For Mara San Pedro, fashion is more than something people use to cover their bodies. Each piece is a tool that helps paint a story—and in her case, the pieces she designs depict a tale of how sustainability and heritage can go hand in hand in building a more planet-friendly fashion industry....
When we think of food and Malabon City, one of the first things we think of is its iconic Pancit Malabon, characterized by thick, chewy rice noodles; orange sauce flavored with shrimp, fish sauce, and crab roe paste; topped with a heavy sprinkling of egg and seafood—an ode to the abundance of...
“We were taught to dream from the heart (Itinuro sa amin na mangarap mula sa puso),” Bessie Ocariza, 45, a resident of Toyota-City of Santa Rosa-Gawad Kalinga Village since 2014, said near the end of the 80-minute interview where she sat quietly listening to the stories of a neighbor. An...
The strength of a nation lies in its people – one reason a country needs an accessible and resilient health system to better care for this greatest resource. A post from the social media platform “Threads,” “Filipinos are one hospitalization away from poverty,” recently sparked...
What do a streetwise bagmaker and a jewelry-loving mom have in common? More than you 'd think. In a market overrun by mass production and algorithm-driven trends, two Filipino entrepreneurs are building quietly—and by hand. One stitches his hustle into a weather-worn canvas. The other turns...
