By Dexter R. Matilla FROM WATCHING SKIES (AS I BREATH I SEE CIRCLES) , acrylic on canvas, 72.02x108.07 inches, 2024 As if in the middle of a trance, Nestor Vinluan gyrated to the music played by fellow visual artists during the vernissage of his ongoing show at Galleria Duemila. ...
The New Year is upon us and here we go again with the new and oftentimes recycled set of resolutions. Having started the years with a set of goals to end the year for more than half a century of my life, I know how difficult it can get. It has helped to have guidelines when making my yearly...
The highest box-office films for 2023-24 are Petersen Vargas’ Un/Happy for You and Cathy Garcia-Sampana’s Hello, Love, Again , and Mae Cruz-Alviar’s Rewind all romantic movies by real ex-lovers Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto, reel hottest love team, Alden Richards and Kathryn...
Memes are an online cultural phenomenon that spread fast like an Internet “in-joke.” These are jokes that organically happen and cannot be commercially produced. Over the years, they have also become a great way to learn about big events that have taken place. ANCIENT MEME Bad Luck Brian...
The fun begins at Funventures in SM Southmall, now open for everyone to enjoy! SM Southmall has taken fun to the next level with the grand opening of Funventures, the first-of-its-kind attraction in the South of National Capital Region (NCR). Officially launched last December 14, this...
SM Mall of Asia (MOA) became the site of an exciting milestone as it officially launched the Department of Health (DOH) Wellness Clinic in the Government Service Express (GSE), located on Level 2, North Arcade, in partnership with SM Supermalls on December 19, 2024. The launch event celebrates a...
Auro Chocolate and Fairmont Makati have teamed up for a chocolate-focused Sunday brunch experience, running until Jan. 25, 2025. This limited-time offering transforms chocolate from dessert staple to versatile ingredient, enhancing savory and sweet dishes alike. The menu features creations...
Across the country, thousands of bakers wake up in the middle of the night to work all day in front of a hot oven creating premium loaves, bread, cakes, and pastries. The majority of them hail from the town of Cuenca in Batangas. The province of Batangas is more than just about historic churches,...
Located in the bustling heart of Makati’s central business district, Discovery Primea offers guests more than just a place to stay. The hotel’s commitment to culinary excellence has become a defining feature, driven by the vision of its general manager, David Pardo de Ayala. During a recent...
At the heart of every Filipino family gathering, one source of joy consistently brings everyone together—Jollibee's Chickenjoy. Celebrated for its "crispylicious," "juicylicious," and best-tasting fried chicken, now at its biggest, Chickenjoy transforms any meal into a joyful experience that...
Imagine how fun and fantastic it would be to plan your travel around the Philippines based on our biggest celebrations. This travel itinerary was generated with the help of ChatGPT, an AI model developed by OpenAI. January: Cebu For: Sinulog Festival (third Sunday of January) A...
Images from Freepik January marks a fresh start once again for all us eager travelers and by now most of you are probably jotting down your travel goals for the year. Have you already decided where you’ll be headed this 2025? Here are a few ways to seal the deal and plan your way through all your...
