The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) recently received a significant boost with a service donation from SM Development Corporation (SMDC), underscoring a milestone in the museum's history. The donation was formally accepted on January 31. From left: National Museum of the Philippines...
When Maxine and Rich Sanz visited Japan back in 2016, one of their stops found them in Kyoto where they enjoyed a Sukiyaki dinner that was served dry-style, with rice on the side. Maxine was waiting for the traditional soup to come and was told that was the meal, as it was Kyoto-style sukiyaki....
BLACK AND BLUE Self-taught Ponce Veridiano began his career putting his degree as an electrical engineer to good use. But it’s his work as a landscape artist where his genius and talent truly blossomed, and cemented his name among those who know the world of landscaping. And to add a...
Mia Borromeo with Mariana Zobel de Ayala A visit to House O is like indulging into a scavenger hunt of taste and class. The Dasmariñas residence is a treasure trove of items you didn’t know you needed or wanted until you set your eyes on them. From fashion and accessories to objets...
“We are living apocalyptically.” The philosopher Bruno Latour uttered those words in an interview discussing the 2018 California wildfires. His comments ring all the more true in 2025, as residents of the Los Angeles area grapple with the horror and despair of the deadly wildfires...
READY TO SHOOT Bacolod filmmakers at the BFF 2024 Directors' Forum Bacolod City Government officials and Negrense filmmakers met with the Film Development Council of the Philippines and global creative industries research organization Olsberg•SPI to discuss the development of a strategic...
GENTLEMAN FARMER Lolo Andoy helped in the rice field and drove a calesa for extra income between planting and harvesting seasons The love story of Lolo Andoy and Lola Tina, typical of their time at the start of the 20th century, could inspire today’s young men and women to be good, honest, brave,...
Ever notice how some mornings just feel sluggish? Well, it might all come down to what DIDN'T go down in the bathroom: POOP. Even everyone’s favorite comedian Melai Cantiveros finds one thing that is not a laughing matter: starting her good morning routine with one good poop. In the latest...
The intrigue is understandable—Michelin stars are the pinnacle of culinary recognition, and the possibility of the Philippines joining the ranks of Michelin-starred destinations is thrilling. Whispers have been circulating in Manila’s culinary circles: “Have you heard? A Michelin inspector...
Dr. Jennifer Justice Manzano Head, Asian Brain Institute Asian Hospital and Medical Center Back when I was in med school late 1990s, the chance of a person getting a stroke or brain attack in their lifetime was 1 in 8. When I was in neurology training, it became 1 in 6. Today, it’s...
Tired of how things are going and need a fresh escape? If you find yourself dreaming about flying off to somewhere special, why not plan a perfect winter getaway to Dubai? As one of the most popular destinations in the world for Filipino tourists and workers with over 421,000 Filipinos...
OLD TOWN ROAD Binondo dates as far back as 1594 and is home to a large Filipino-Chinese community Binondo is widely known as the first Chinatown community, having been established as far back as 1594 by Spanish colonizers as a settlement for Chinese Catholics. Though it has been subject to...
