FILIPINO BREAKFAST STAPLE No Filipino breakfast is complete without hot, fresh pandesal Every barrio in the Philippines has a community bakery, its own panaderya that supplies freshly baked pandesal from dawn to midnight. Growing up at the south end of Pulang Lupa in Las Piñas, we were awakened...
SM Aura gives shoppers more and more reasons to hang out at the mall this 2024. With new fashion, food, and fun shops that have just opened, and with more set to open this year, never will there be a dull moment at SM Aura. It’s only the start of the year and there are already so many new things...
It feels like we just started the new year, but already graduating students cannot wait for March. For some of them, however, there is one final step to make to begin the march to graduation day internship. On-the-job training or OJT is a work immersion program aimed principally to give...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO As a child of retired Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) parents, I carry a legacy of both pride and unspoken struggles. My mother’s journey as an OFW in Bahrain ended after I graduated in college, marking the end of her sacrifices abroad for our family’s future. Her return was...
Sadness is a curious thing. The Cambridge dictionary defines it as “the feeling of being unhappy, especially because something bad has happened.” But I don’t mean sadness that accompanies a problem or sadness as a result of a problem, but sadness that sometimes strikes you without any reason....
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is once again offering 24 courses this year that are free, self-paced, and open to everyone, emphasizing its commitment to “borderless education.” The courses cover various categories, including ODeL teacher accreditation, child...
Chino Guillermo Tolentino with his miniature piece of 'UCC Café Philippines' Artists and designers accustomed to balancing form and function find ample room for experimentation when working in miniature. Chino Guillermo Tolentino is one such artist who has proven the potential of this niche. In...
ALWAYS BE VIGILANT Fake fragrance products contain harmful chemicals for the body (Photo Ban Toxics) After the December rush, several items often go on sale as markets try to sell their excess stock from the holiday season. Among those products that get slashed prices are cosmetic items like...
Stylish and romantic are the words to describe fashion influencer Laureen Uy and entrepreneur Miggy Cruz’s prenup shoot. While Bali is the more popular choice among tourists, the couple picked Yogyakarta—a historical city that boasts of temples from the 8th and 9th centuries. Hence, the...
Living in the city has its pros and cons, but it can also be challenging and tiring. That's why many people seek to escape the city and enjoy the fresh air, beautiful views, and nature through camping trips. Plan those nature-appreciation trips, take a break and engage in activities such as...
Bilal Ilyas Jhandir, a 20-year-old Taylor Swift fan from Pakistan, sets a new world record for identifying the most Taylor Swift songs from their lyrics in one minute. Bilal named a total of 34 songs, surpassing the previous record of 27 held by Dan Simpson from UK in 2019. Bilal during his record...
The book that details the Build Build Build program of former President Rodrigo Duterte is now available in Hiligaynon, Kapampangan, and Bikolano, according to its author, former Build Build Build Committee Chairperson Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo. Titled "Night Owl: A Nationbuilder’s Manual," the book...
