Jobseekers flock to San Andres Sports Complex in Manila, as the City of Manila held a job fair and Manila Public Employment Service Office (PESO) held a job fair on Labor Day, May 1, 2023. (MB FILE PHOTO) From the rice paddies of Nueva Ecija to the bustling avenues of Metro Manila, Filipino...
MARTES CALASAN (right) is a dedicated teacher who has mastered his role as a school paper adviser in Kibungan, Benguet. Calasan and his students have traveled around the country to join national writing competitions. Sheltered in the thick layers of Cordillera mountains, where touching the...
Hyundai motorsports vehicles on display. Cars are something that always interest gearheads like myself, yet the same can’t be said for most people. Nonetheless, many will find that the Hyundai car brand is top of mind for most Koreans, whether it’s the car they already drive or something they...
Time is an expensive resource and it can also give the simplest of joys – the experience of being isolated in the middle of a forest in a simple A-frame cabin with enough urban conveniences for a good sleep. Following a narrow gravel trail which shoots out from the Marilaque Highway in...
Puni is a traditional Filipino art of weaving coconut fronds or buri leaves by folding, plaiting, or braiding. Puni, meaning “to decorate or beautify,” has long been used in crafting palaspas (decorated palm fronds for Lent), as well as practical items like food containers (puso in Cebu) and...
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...
