A pandemic project that started in 2021, Julia Barretto’s very first product release was the bucket hats that continues to be a big hit up until now. “It’s just so sunny all year round, especially this summer. So, it’s so important for me to accessorize but also protect ourselves from the...
Last March 21, 2023, the state weather bureau just declared the start of the hot dry season, popularly known as summer, in the Philippines. The season typically spans from March to May and is characterized by generally hot and humid weather across large portions of the country. To escape the hot dry...
Summer time means it's the perfect opportunity for some frolicking in the swimming pool. That was on top Cebu 5th district Rep. Vincent Franco "Duke" Frasco's agenda this sweltering Sunday, March 26. But before the congressman cannonballed into the water, he had this picture of him taken poolside...
The warm and dry season has started as the cold weather associated with the northeast monsoon or “amihan” season ended, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced last March 21. But it’s not called “summer,” a PAGASA weather...
Summer is here. It’s the perfect time to try something new—like dancing—to relax and forget the hot temperatures. Manila Bulletin listed several dance classes now being offered in Metro Manila for anyone who has the time and interest to learn a new groove. Hip-hop dance The G-Force Dance...
Following the encouraging reception to the first collaborative collection between Patti Manuel-Go of The Shape Shop and Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez’s TdLG in 2018, they have come together once again to offer new designs in time for summer. In the resumption of their partnership, Patti spearheads...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, March 23, urged the public to take extra precautions and watch out for common heat-related illnesses which may lead to serious health concerns. PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon, in a statement, reminded Filipinos to remain...
When you think of summer dressing, the things that usually come to mind are pieces imbued with vivid prints mimicking the natural wonders of the season–and it is just right. Summer season is all about having fun with colors and patterns, inviting everyone to go for an adventure. But for the luxury...
By JAMES TABABA March is the start of summer in the Philippines. Here are five crops that can be planted this month. Cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata ) Cowpea, or paayap, is a leguminous vine planted mainly for its immature pods and seeds, eaten raw or mixed in dishes. The crop residue after harvest is...
Settlement prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) climbed by roughly P1.36 per kilowatt hour (kWh) on average on the two-week duration of the Malampaya gas production facility shutdown, according to a monitoring report by power utility giant Manila Electric Company. The power...
A total of 33 films have been submitted so far for the April edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), the highest number of entries submitted in the history of the film festival. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Romando Artes, who also serves as the acting MMFF...
The scheduled repricing of the Malampaya gas on contracted power capacity being delivered to Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is seen tempering the utility firm’s projected upward adjustment in electric bills for February billing cycle. According to Meralco Vice President and Spokesperson Joe...
