CLINICAL MATTERS When legendary Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home under mysterious circumstances, there were many theories as to what had happened. One of the last things people expected was that a little-known virus named Hantavirus was...
Art is a transformative force that finds itself redefined with every passing generation. These days, there’s a multitude of established art styles that have taken the world by storm, but none more so than street art. Street art finds its origins in the art of graffiti. Early street artists found...
LET'S GO All ready for the Streetscape opening Streetscape at Shangri-La Plaza Mall is a new dining concept that elevates and diversifies the offerings within a single passageway of the mall. While it already boasts a variety of wonderful dining options, the team behind Shangri-La Plaza has taken...
HIS LEGACY LIVES ON Even decades since we lost him, Kurt Cobain's music continues inspire future generations in standing up against the norm (Photo from Nirvana's 'MTV Unplugged in New York') Kurt Cobain would have been 58 today. Most of his followers tend to think about what could have...
A GRIPPING TALE 'Sunshine' follows the story of a cheerleader finding out about her pregnancy The first quarter of 2025 looks promising for two homegrown films, "Kono Basho" and "Sunshine." Both were recognized internationally in two European film festivals. "Kono Basho" is the...
PAKYAWAN, acrylic on canvas, 24x30 inches, 2025 Sonny Palles, one half of the dynamic duo behind “Tales of the Trade,” brought a raw, visceral energy to the exhibit. Together with Patrick Esmao, they captured the everyday struggles and triumphs of Filipino vendors and street dwellers....
FAMAS Prestige Awards 2025 The Manila Hotel was recognized as a National Treasure in Filipino Heritage and Hospitality at the inaugural FAMAS Prestige Awards 2025 on March 30, 2025. Bestowed by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), this honor highlights the hotel’s...
ALL PACKED UP Before setting off, ensure you have everything you need for a seamless trip. (Photo from Freepik) For most Filipinos, Holy Week is the one time we get to catch a break and travel to new destinations. As such, it's inevitable to find most airports packed and busy as it's the...
A FRESH batch of sourdough (Photo from Unsplash) English was the medium of instruction at all school levels when I was growing up. We sang “Land of the Morning” instead of “Bayang Magiliw” and pledged allegiance to “The Land of My Birth and the Home of My People.” We learned our ABCs...
M DINING + BAR The orange hued venue for the tasting event In a dimly lit room where the clink of glasses met the low hum of conversation, the aroma of dark chocolate and rum lingered in the air. On April 1, M Dining + Bar played host to a rare and intimate tasting led by Giovanni Battista “GB”...
Lugang Café has opened its first branch in the Visayas, bringing its take on Taiwanese cuisine to SM Seaside City Cebu. Known for its xiao long bao, three-cup chicken, and other signature dishes, Lugang Café expands its presence beyond Metro Manila with this new location, offering Cebuano diners...
Qsina at The Bellevue Manila is showcasing "Best of Bellevue," a buffet featuring a curated selection of Chinese, Filipino-Western, Japanese, and Continental cuisine. The weekend dining experience brings together top chefs who highlight their expertise through a diverse range of dishes. The lineup...
