As a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and aligning with its objective of fortifying its City of Gastronomy status, Iloilo City can thank Mayor Jerry Treñas and editor Michaela Fenix for gifting the city with its gastronomy “bible.” The 244 pages of "Gastronomic Expressions of Our...
Odette Pumaren wears many hats. She’s one you’d like to run into at parties because she is always oozing with energy and style. One glance, whether she is a friend or not, and you know she’s fun. She’s also a girl boss, VP at Luminax, a company involved in design and construction,...
RALLY FOR PEACE Over 1.6 million members of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) gathering at Quirino Grandstand during the National Rally for Peace (Photo by John Louie Abrina) It was a sea of white as if the clouds themselves had descended on earth. Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members, 1.6 million...
DAGWAY SA TAPANGKO , oil on canvas, 60x240 inches, 2016 Nunelucio “Nune” Alvarado’s recently concluded exhibit, “Bitter Sugar: The HeArt of Nune Alvarado,” celebrated five decades of his prolific art career. The show, organized in support of his nomination to the Order of National...
Dr. Rosallia Domingo, vice chair of the Department of Philosophy at De La Salle University Bodies in Flux offers feminist readings of time, labor, and becoming in artistic practice at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD) of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) on Jan....
(Neil Gaiman photo from IMDB) As per the recent Vulture piece, it has been revealed that many women have come out to speak up about sexual assault allegations against Neil Gaiman. He is best known for breathing life into the obscure Sandman title from DC and for writing iconic children’s...
TONS OF CLAY Aardman Animations reportedly bought over 400kg of clay from its supplier after news of the clay company's plans to close up shop went out There was a recent panic that Aardman Animation’s days were numbered as the original provider of its clay for the company stop...
Two celebrated authors from Japan with their latest, and one novel set in California, written by a British author and screenwriter. There’s much to savor in the pages of these three mystery thrillers. Hotel Lucky Seven by Kotaro Isaka Our writer Kotaro Isaka is perhaps best...
Tiong Bahru Bakery (TBB), an artisanal French bakery from Singapore, has opened its first international location in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). The bakery, which has earned a strong reputation in Singapore since its founding in 2012, is known for its high-quality croissants and viennoiseries,...
The year has just started. It is the perfect time to check the kitchen for items that need replacing or upgrading. Every home needs a potato peeler. It is one of the most-used small kitchen tools. It is also so inexpensive yet often absent in Filipino kitchens. The lame excuse by many is that it is...
‘I’ve been visiting Manila for many years, as my girlfriend Sherie is from here, and I’m really looking forward to being part of this dynamic community.’ What did food critic Sébastien Demorand have in mind when he coined the word bistronomy in 2004? I was thinking Le Servan, the French...
The Bistro Group marks three decades of serving exceptional food and service by offering 30% off at participating restaurants on Jan. 19. From introducing TGIFriday’s to the Philippines to expanding to over 25 beloved brands, The Bistro Group has revolutionized the local food and beverage scene....
