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...
The words “To You Toyota” which glowed softly above the sprawling Toyota booth at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 presented a simple slogan. Yet, it is one that carries a profound shift in thinking for the world’s largest automaker.For decades, Toyota has championed the idea of “Mobility for...
Aside from La Union’s famous surf spots and heartbreak-healing sunsets, there’s another compelling reason to visit the province. Tucked in Brgy. Biday, San Fernando City is Halo-Halo de Iloko, a restaurant that celebrates La Union’s diverse produce while supporting local farmers. Humble...
He might not be a household name, but his two biggest games, “Call of Duty” and “Dead Space” are undisputed worldwide hits, shaping the experiences of millions of gamers and inspiring creators. So when Glen Schofield took the stage at Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show to share how he gets...
Their houses were shaken; the streets in shambles. Even their lives upended. The Davao "doublet" earthquake may have invoked fears and worries to many. But not to the members of the Mati City Sepak Takraw team. When the pair of powerful tremors jolted Davao Oriental on Oct. 10 — a 7.4 magnitude...
As a horror writer, the question I get asked most is how I came to embrace the genre. I always have the same answer: I didn’t choose horror; horror chose me. I’ve always been interested in the supernatural. Even though I grew up in Manila, I was raised in a way that I now realize may have...
I first met Kai Stroem in 2023 at the Philippine Olympic Committee’s Athlete Commission meeting. He was one of the early arrivals—quiet, grounded, approachable. I didn’t know much about rugby then. There he was, present long before the lights and microphones, not trying to stand out, just...
Unraveling the history of the parol and how this beloved Christmas ornament became a Filipino staple Parols serve as the vivid reminders of the joyous holiday celebrations during the ’ber months. Everywhere we look, they shine brightly, strung up along lamp posts, storefronts, and houses. As we...
