By Jellyn Gueco An anonymous Facebook post, where the fiancee asked if it's acceptable to feel upset about receiving an engagement ring worth ₱299, has gone viral. This issue became quite controversial, raising questions about the appropriate cost of an engagement ring. Although there...
Images NOEL PABALATE Marivic Vazquez, Benjamin Yap, and Edna Camcam I knew it! When Minguita Padilla, ophthalmologist, academician, author, health advocate, and also soulful singer, took the center of the room to take our breaths away with her rendition of “Somewhere in Time,” I knew she was...
“Aren’t you getting too old to be watching cartoons?” It’s a question that seems to be on the rise lately. Animation has long been a genre tossed aside in the corner as most deem it a medium that only caters to children. Many online content creators mention how prestigious award shows like...
I have no itch to get out of the city just yet since everything in Tokyo still feels shiny, new, and exciting. But the opportunity presented itself when our friends Shilpa and Brian decided to visit us. I would normally give a hard no to guests before we’ve fully settled in. Knowing that...
IS IT TIME FOR CHANGE? One of the ways to amend the Constitution is through a proposal in Congress (Photo Ellson A. Quismorio) Social and mainstream media are rife with stories on the proposed changes to the 1987 Constitution. Some fear moves to get the numbers from a people’s initiative to amend...
Trust is the foundation of any relationship, especially with yourself. Start the new year right by rebuilding it. Boost your self-confidence, improve decision-making skills, reduce stress levels, and have more control of your circumstances to achieve resolutions. “There is no one more important...
WELCOME TO THE RICE FIELDS Joji’s rise to fame began after his run of uploading videos on YouTube under the Filthy Frank persona Who knows George Miller? Many be not a lot, but you probably know him Joji, his onstage persona. Joji has made quite a name for himself with three successful...
Self-love is a dangerous proposition. If it is true that the Millennials have it in their nature to put self-love above all else, such as respect for tradition or their elders or their country, it is the result of the great struggle of the many generations ahead of them, from Mary Ann Evans...
Rupert Jacinto, an internationally renowned Filipino photographer, released the 11th edition of his “FAAABVLOUS” series in November 2023. This coffee table book showcases Jacinto’s talent and flair for capturing the essence of noteworthy personalities in the international and local...
The University of the Philippines is embracing a new phase as it introduces a course dedicated to the study of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, marking a significant development for the renowned institution in the Philippines. Cherish Aileen Brillon from UP College of Mass Communication shared that...
SUPPORT OUR CRAFT Local spirits like Bielma and Pedronan Tapuey are among the few localartisinal spirits consumers can support (PhotoLiquor Express website) Just launched is the Spirit of Craft Awards (SOCraft Awards), Asia’s first awards body to not only honor the art of crafting artisanal...
EGG-CELENT MIX Mayonaise, in its simplest form, is an emulsion of raw egg yolks and vegetable oil flavored with lemon juice, mustard, and vinegar I married a man who could not live without mayonnaise, which was a big problem when we moved to Manila from Hong Kong. Philippine-made mayo is sweet,...
