CLINICAL MATTERS Many people know Dr. Willie Ong for his popular medical posts which are easy to understand and very informative for the general public. Recently, he announced that he had cancer – an inoperable sarcoma in his chest – for which he was receiving his second cycle of chemotherapy....
ANCIENT TRAVELERS Scholars believe the existence of a maritime tradition practiced by early Filipinos to get around the archipelago (Source: Tadhana Vol. 1 Abridged Edition 1982) In my previous article, I talked about the Austronesian Migration Expansion and how maritime technology increased our...
With the hashtag #TimeToEndBreastCancer, Estée Lauder Philippines and SM Cares heralded the start of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month at SM Aura. It was an especially fitting partnership as SM Supermalls president Steven Tan spoke about how his own mother is a breast survivor, and he still...
CONGRATS, EVERYONE! Team Cigarette Girl at the Seoul Drama Awards The recent Seoul International Drama Awards 2024 saw Netflix’ Cigarette Girl winning the best miniseries, based on a novel by Ratih Kumala, about a couple’s unrequited love story set on the historical clove cigarette...
The Philippine contemporary art scene unfolds in countless hues. On its 16th year, ManilART ’24 embraces the theme “Prisms and Mosaics” to celebrate this multifaceted nature, uniting diverse artistic expressions into a harmonious display. Here’s are some of the exciting...
By Hannah Jo Uy RHYTHMIC REVERIE 5 , acrylic on canvas, 48x60 inches, 2024 In 1877, English essayist Walter Pater proclaimed that “all art constantly aspires toward the condition of music.” Indeed, art and music have been entwined for eons, whether as part of the process or as...
Among the highlights of the menu is the T-bone hybrid steak, aged for 28 days and grilled to perfection on a Kopa charcoal oven from Slovenia, a wagyu and Angus cross, in which the incredible marbling of the former and the hearty flavor of the latter are combined. MODERN/TRADITIONAL Grand entrance...
Luz Joyce F. Anderson, a Chemistry graduate, taught at universities in the Philippines before settling down to start a family. Since then, she has devoted her life to taking care of her British husband and three wonderful daughters. “Having spent three quarters of my life in Britain and various...
The Medical City launched a comprehensive brain health initiative called “Your Mind Matters: Guiding You to Better Brain Health.” Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines. According to the Stroke Society of the Philippines, it is the second leading cause of...
The Medical City and La Vista formally open Community Clinic. The Medical City Ortigas (TMCO) and La Vista Homeowners' Association, Inc. (LVHAI) officially opened the doors of The Medical City Community Clinic - La Vista in Quezon City on September 28. The collaboration aims to improve access...
A person’s hair has a vital role in shaping an individual’s appearance and often serves as a symbol of confidence, identity, and self-expression. Despite having differences in hairstyles, needs, and grooming, people have one common problem when it comes to hair — hair loss. This condition...
RESPECT THE CULTURE Dancers from the Ifugao Intangible Heritage Performing Arts Society perform during the Victory Day program Photos from: Province of Ifugao Tourism Office Ifugao is synonymous to the Rice Terraces, one of the country’s pioneer tourist destinations and a UNESCO World...
