Writing ‘funny’, and being successful at making readers laugh out loud, is much harder than writing ‘sad’ or thoughtful, if you ask me. Humor is often very subjective, so to hit the funny bone of so many is a rare gift. Here are three novels that attempt to do just that. ...
And so it happened once again. No matter how determined you were, it was just close to impossible for you to perfectly adhere to your diet plan during the holiday season. Tell me you didn’t even take a bite of ham or lechon or dessert. You did, right? That isn’t so bad if all you had was...
In the innovative world of medical aesthetics, there’s always a new buzzword or treatment promising miracles. But every so often, a genuine game-changer comes along—something that doesn’t just follow trends but sets them. Check U225 meso gun, a device that’s been quietly...
CLINICAL MATTERS As a doctor, I usually continue working through Christmas and the holidays unless we go out of town for vacation. This year, my last clinic day was Friday, Dec. 20 but I continued to work up to Dec. 25 since I still had patients in the hospital on which I needed to round....
BingoPlus lucky winner from BP Day campaign posing inside his brand-new car BingoPlus, the country’s premiere digital entertainment platform in the country, awarded one lucky player a brand-new car on November 22, 2024. The fortunate winner obtained the luxurious car during the BingoPlus...
LADIES TAKING CHARGE Museo Pambata vice president Sofia Zobel Elizalde, Museo Pambata founder Nina Lim-Yuson, and Museo Pambata president Bambi Mañosa-Tanjutco When I heard Natasha Tanjutco who, along with her sister Bella Tanjutco, daughters of Museo Pambata president Bambi...
We all have our fair share of family dramas and this becomes more evident come Christmas time when we are all forced by holiday circumstances to gather in one place. The Romualdezes have been described as far back as the late 1800s to be “as loud as an orchestra.” To this day, when...
Here’s a few things you might want to do with friends and family to celebrate the changing of the year Virtual salubong with family from all over the world Host a countdown party over a video call with loved ones working abroad. Include games, karaoke, and a toast of drinks local to...
FREE FOR ALL E.C. Segar's Popeye the Sailor Man and Hergé’s Tintin have entered the public domain in the US due to their copyright expiring Aside from celebrating the start of a new year, Jan. 1 is an important day for creators as it marks the celebration of Public Domain Day. Each year,...
Personally, I dream of a country, where dreams are possible. It’s not such an impossible dream, except that dreams-come-true among us Filipinos remain exceptional, not quite common. What I’d like to see in 2025 is more opportunities for Filipinos to seek a life that makes the most of...
Imagine enjoying a leisurely grocery shopping spree at SM Development Corporation (SMDC) Sun Mall in Valenzuela City, only to have it turn into an unforgettable experience. That's exactly what happened to Alfredo Santiago III on December 14 when he was unexpectedly announced as the winner of a...
PlayTime, the fastest-growing online entertainment games platform in the Philippines, announced its milestones at the recently held its first Media Thanksgiving event at The Hub Greenfield District in Mandaluyong City. With iconic host and comedian, Vic “Bossing” Sotto heralded as...
