The five-day National Food Fair, billed as the Philippine Cuisine and Ingredients Show, will be held at Megatrade Halls 1-3, 5th Level, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. With its loyal foodie following, the fair presents an opportunity to embark on a delicious adventure and discover the rich...
For years, Virgin Labfest has served as the creative playground for newbie and veteran playwrights, actors, and directors to work on their respective crafts. It prides itself as “an annual festival of untried, untested, and unstaged plays.” Now in its 19th year, the festival entitled...
Zig Dulay is all over the Philippines. From Alaminos, Pangasinan to Puerto Princesa, Palawan, the 37-year-old Isabela native has been teaching young students in the regions about filmmaking. Recently, he has been awarded by Tatler Magazine’s Gen T. Leaders of Tomorrow 2024. In the gap between his...
PORCELAIN JARS & PINK TULIP MAGNOLIAS, 48x96 inches, acrylic & oil on canvas, 2024 Addie Cukingnan’s love for nature blossoms in her upcoming exhibit, “Color My World,” at Galerie Francesca Megamall, which also celebrates her 30 years in the art world. “Florals are really what I...
Manila cannot be easily defined by one aspect alone. Within its gritty and authentic character lie numerous hidden treasures waiting to be uncovered. Discovering its rich history reveals a capital city that excites the senses with a variety of sights and sounds. View this post on Instagram A...
Explore contemporary art and culinary creativity like never before as chef and food writer Angelo Comsti brings together a feast for the senses with "Life as we know it," an art and food walking tour at SM Aura ongoing until July 14, 2024. Curated by chef and food writer Angelo Comsti (second from...
The Eye and Vision Institute (EVI) of The Medical City (TMC) is dedicated to providing top-notch eye care and promoting eye health. EVI has expanded its services to become a comprehensive "one-stop shop" for all eye care needs, accessible to all patients. Cataracts, which cause blurred vision and...
Still unresolved is the great debate about what our national dish is: sinigang or adobo. But there is no question what majority would pick as our country's national fish. Bangus (milkfish) is sold everywhere; from the rocky hills of Batanes to the beautiful islands of Tawi-Tawi. It is consumed by...
Sisig has been a mainstay in Filipino cuisine. One of the earliest records related to the dish dates as far back as 1732, after an Augustinian friar defined it in a dictionary he was working on. At the time, it was described as a salad of sorts that utilized green guava or papaya, dressed in salt,...
No rest for the wicked, no habrá paz para los malvados, especially if you are an artist chef like Bruce Ricketts and like his wife, Jae de Veyra Pickrell, pure creative and intellectual, whom we call the principal nerd, along with Stephanie Zubiri, at our book club The Very Extra Book Club. So...
Coffee plays many vital roles in our lives: it's a stimulant, rich in antioxidants, boosts mood, anchors daily routines, fosters social connections, and has significant economic impact. It's more than just a beverage; it's an experience. In the Philippines, 80% of Filipinos consume an average of...
A recent study by local food company NutriAsia found that rice cookers top the list of first home appliances for Gen Z starting out on their own. The concept of "adulting" presents a myriad of challenges, especially when it comes to tasks requiring time, effort, and specific skill sets that young...