CHEERS TO PH-JAPAN RELATIONS Ambassador Garcia-Albano with notable guests from the Japanese government This past week, the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo celebrated 126 years of Philippine independence with an elegant affair at the historic Imperial Hotel. This year’s national day reception...
CONTESTED WATERS A Chinese coast guard vessel blocks a Philippine boat off the waters of Second Thomas Shoal on May 19, 2024 in this video released by the Philippine Coast Guard (Photo PCG | AP) I am not for military action against Beijing in the West Philippine Sea. I am in the minority based on a...
Images pulled from Fandom Wikis and IMDB Father’s Day is the day we show our fathers how much they mean to us. In the traditional sense, it’s an ode to the man of the house who brings home the bacon and keeps the family together. As we celebrate this special occasion, let’s train the...
AN EXOTIC FLAVOR Tinunis, more known as bopis, is a dish made of minced pig's lungs and heart (Photo fooddudeph | Instagram) I am writing this in the small hours of the Philippines’ 126th Independence Day. That’s because I am reminded of a dish that made such a mark on me when, in July 2022, I...
When buying fish, our ultimate goal is to get “sariwa” (fresh) and not “ilado” (spoiled or no longer fresh). That is the root of the Pinoy aversion for seafood that has been preserved in ice. Early Pinoys adapted the Spanish word helado , which means iced, to mean food that has not...
As families across the Philippines mark Father's Day, one prominent dad is reflecting on the invaluable wisdom parenthood has bestowed on his illustrious career. Ernest Cu, president and CEO of Globe, has led the telecom giant for over 16 years, taking the company from challenger to leader. He...
In celebration of its 190th anniversary, Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI), the maker of the world's largest selling gin, is showcasing the Art of Gin on World Gin Day (WGD), a yearly Celebration of Gin every second Saturday of June, now held in Europe, Australia and parts of the United States as well...
Reports have shown that due to socio-economic hurdles and limited access to quality yet affordable eye health services, an estimated 4 million Filipinos have undiagnosed eye problems. With the hope of helping bridge this gap, the homegrown optical shop George Optical, in partnership with Zeiss...
This Father’s Day, bond with your dad at Robinsons Malls. Satisfy his cravings by letting him choose from a variety of restaurants. Play together at PlayLab, the country's first digital playground, located at Robinsons Galleria Ortigas, Robinsons Galleria South, and Robinsons Galleria Cebu. Enjoy...
This Father's Day, Cold Storage, the pioneer of the frozen seafood industry in the Philippines, invites families to celebrate the extraordinary fathers in their lives with a feast of the finest frozen seafood. As a brand committed to bringing premium quality seafood "from sea to plate," Cold...
Jo Ann Bitagcol celebrated her fifth anniversary as a designer with a special lunch party and the launching of her showroom. Last June 5, 2024, industry friends and select media guests gathered at Lampara Poblacion to toast the significant milestone in Jo Ann’s career. Jo Ann Bitagcol...
These days, more Filipinos are making trips to the mall or even going on staycations and holidays with their fur babies. Gone are the days when these pet dogs were left behind to mind the house on their own. Owning a pet comes with the responsibility of making eco-conscious choices to ensure a...
