ROBYN CAMILLE MIJARES In a rapidly changing world, young voices are often the driving force behind societal transformation. One such voice is Robyn Camille Mijares, a 23-year-old leader making waves in Filipino youth advocacy and community empowerment. As the founder and executive director of Youth...
In terms of proximity to power, both literally and figuratively, Bahay Pangulo is as close as one can get. Located just across Malacañang Palace, Bahay Pangulo provides an unparalleled view of the seat of Philippine government. Recently, the public has been given a peek into the presidential...
Early on a Sunday morning, my doorbell rang. Not expecting any packages that day, I was curious to see who it was. Upon opening the door, I found out it was a thin man, advanced in his years. He was asking if I had any solehiya furniture that needed repair. He was no stranger, though. It was Romilo...
MARVIN SICAT, an artifacts collector from Zamboanga City. The Philippines is filled with rich cultural heritage, and it’s no secret that some individuals are keen to collect—and even decorate their homes with—amazing artworks crafted by artisans from all over the country. In the charming city...
Makeup, skincare, and even body care gifts for you, your family, and even your besties It’s truly the season of giving, and what better gifts to give this holiday season than products that make you look and feel great. But with so many beauty products launched this 2022, we’ve made it easier...
A triumphant journey of a Filipina The canton of Vaud and Geneva in Switzerland is home to about 5,000 Filipinos, according to the Philippine Permanent Mission in Geneva. That sounds like a big enough market for a ready-to-eat (RTE), home-cooked style Filipino food and beverage (F&B) business....
By Jeno Pineda Photos courtesy of Ryan Arbilo If you told Ryan Arbilo 20 years ago that he would become a famous photographer in France, he would have said you were living a fantasy. And if you told him then that he would be an owner of a contemporary gallery in the city of lights, he would have...
Kay Misis ang hanapbuhay; Si Mister sa bahay In the first and second parts of this article, we examined the socio-economic milieu surrounding the concept of a trailing husband through the perspective of the husband and the wife. In this final piece to our three-part maiden feature for the Global...
Kay Misis ang hanapbuhay; Si Mister sa bahay The Filipino family at their home in Switzerland In the first part of this feature, we looked into the personal circumstances and motivations that led a Filipino couple to decide to leave everything behind, move their family abroad, following greener...
Paris-based Filipino Chef Erica Paredes promises to spice up the City of Lights with Reyna Restaurant—a love letter to the women who made a mark in her life. We, Filipinos, certainly do love our beauty queens. From local barangay pageants to the whole of the universe, Filipina women have won and...
Kay Misis ang hanapbuhay, si Mister sa bahay In the highly patriarchal society we live in—where husbands are generally regarded as the pillars of the home (" haligi ng tahanan "), a recognition of strength to keep a roof over the family, while the wives are depicted as the light of the home ("...
Shopee Brands Spotlight Festival Ushering in a new year also means the chance to make a fresh start. We reflect on the habits we want to change, new behaviors we want to start adopting, and goals we want to achieve. More often than not, the resolutions we set on Jan. 1 get abandoned in a couple of...
