By JAMES SAMPlanet Earth has sent enough SOS. More and more, we cannot ignore its cry for help. And there’s hope yet—despite all indications that we are running out of time—that we can still save the future or that, at the very least, we are still doing what we can, and we can do a lot, to...
By JAMES SAMA DECADE LATER Author in the US at the doorstep of his home of over 10 yearsMy Filipino has always been weak. And I don’t just mean my competency with the language. Having been born in this nation rich in tastes and colorful in culture, the path that had taken me away from the...
By JAMES SAMORCHESTRAL ART Manila Symphony Orchestra’s brain waves during a live performance analyzed and converted into dynamic digital paintingsAs the concept of art changes with the times, so does art itself. Illuminating the works of a man active during the Renaissance as an engineer,...
By JAMES SAMBEAUTY AT BAY Elegance in the form of a ballet dancer sheds light on Sealy mattresses' comfortIn an aligning of stars, Sealy Posturepedic recently partnered with Ballet Philippines to showcase their shared goals of excellence, innovation, and dedication. Ballet Philippines, with its...
By JAMES SAMTo organize our life is a daunting task and it all begins in the spaces where we spend most of our time. According to the Life at Home Report by Swedish home furnishing branch Ikea in 2022, only 33 percent of Filipinos find that we are in control of the way we tidy up our home. This...
By JAMES SAM
Creativity is undeniably fundamental to the human experience. Finding form in paintings, music, theater, film—these outlets are the expressions of our thoughts, emotions, troubles, triumphs.
Social media has given individuals the platform to share every aspect of their lives to...
By JAMES SAM
Ballet Philippines’ 54th season is opening with a Filipino rendition of *Coppelia*. Originating in 1870 from Paris Théâtre Impérial l’Opéra, the story is centered around Dr. Coppelius’ daughter, a life-like doll, and her sudden presence at a town festival where two youths,...
CULINARY EXPLOSION TikTok and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls’ food festival collaboration at Eastwood Central Plaza
By JAMES SAM
From house favorites such as Purefoods’ Tender Juicy Hotdogs to unconventional concoctions like Tipsy Cream’s alcohol-infused artisan ice cream, TikTok and Megaworld...
PERILOUS JOURNEY Whitewater rafters struggle to remain afloat a raging river
By JAMES SAM
Excitement is ephemeral. A rush of adrenaline begins in spontaneity and ends in the blink of an eye. This feeling, typically a byproduct of certain activities, is something many humans risk their lives...
By JAMES SAM
A CHOCOLATE FEAST An array of chocolate treats served in various forms
In collaboration with Auro Chocolate, Solaire’s “Decadence unleashed!” showcases a unique blend of desserts and delicacies. Hosted at the Oasis Garden Cafe, and supplied by Filipino farmers’ finest cacao...
By JAMES SAM
RIGHTEOUS VICTORY Michelangelo’s painting depicting David’s moment of triumph over Goliath
Michelangelo, otherwise known as “Il Divino,” is most famously known for his 34 frescoes found on the ceilings of the Sistine Chapel. Frescoes being mural paintings that make use of...
By JAMES SAM
NOSTALGIA Jins' brand new Doraemon eyewear collection on display
On June 19, Jins marked its fifth anniversary in the Philippines. Unveiling its first ever brand ambassador, renowned broadcaster and journalist Rico Hizon, Jins Philippines threw a cocktail get-together for...