MAHAL KITA Park Hyung-sik learned several Filipino words and phrases during his fan meet, much to the delight of the crowd By IANE MACASIEB Korean star Park Hyung-Sik brought extra “kilig” to his Filipino fans when he visited recently for a fun and interactive fan meeting event at the...
LIST THINGS DOWN By having a list, you are more likely to get each task done By LAURIENT YVES S. CAISIP Do you have a to-do list, a grocery list, a Christmas gift list, a list of your ina-anak, a list of your utangs (debt), a bucket list? Why do we need to make lists? Lists are, essentially, about...
EDUCATION IS KEY In the City of Toda in Japan, public schools are visited by government officials from all over the world to see how they are modernizing learning Last week, I had the privilege of visiting schools in Toda City within Japan’s Saitama Prefecture. The visit offered a glimpse into...
A STUNNING PERFORMANCE Over 300 volunteer choir members serenaded the crowds during a performance at the SM Mall of Asia Arena Well, this was a first. I was asked to represent my cousin Senator Imee R. Marcos at the concert of the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir’s “Himig ng Pag-Asa” concert...
Images by JJ Landingin and the author A COLORFUL FIESTA Students from all over show off their talent during the street dance competition On the way to the City of Pines, an exciting aura was in the air. Already, the monthlong celebration of Baguio City’s Panagbenga Festival, following the theme...
Climate change is an issue that no one should take for granted. And addressing it requires collaborative efforts from all stakeholders. It is a shared responsibility. With the Philippines considered the riskiest among 193 countries in the last two World Risk Index reports because of its “low...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO Images from FREEPIK Filipinos, with our rich culture and diverse heritage, often find themselves contending with stereotypes. It's time to peel back the layers and explore the myriad ways in which Filipinos around the world defy expectations, challenging misconceptions and...
By LAURIENT YVES CAISIP MAKE WAY FOR THE ZOOMERS Gen Z consists of children born into the late '90s and right before the 2010s Carefree, vocal, little patience, the need for immediate results, esteem drawn from external validation, giving opinions even without valid legitimate sources—these are...
FASHIONING RESILIENCE Tamar Keburia’s Ukrainian tribute Tamar Keburia’s “Reflections” show at London Fashion Week was a powerful and deeply moving tribute to the strength and resilience of contemporary Ukrainian women in the face of adversity. Keburia, who herself has been twice...
FRESH MEAT Brazilian beef patties make for the perfect meaty and juicy experience for burger enthusiasts (Photo 1975 Old Fashioned Burgers | Facebook) Tucked away in one of the quieter streets of Marikina City is a hidden delight serving one of the best burgers in the area. 1975 Old-Fashioned...
SIMPLICITY IS KEY From left: Omelet, crab fried rice, and Barramundi After four days in Chiang Mai, we took an hour flight to Bangkok. We were all ready for another food adventure. Our first stop was Or Tor Kor Market, where you will find tiny stalls specializing in various Thai dishes. My routine...
Dinengdeng (Photo Maggi Ph website) November 1985 to March 1986 was a good period to be in the news business. And the best place to be at was the Philippines. All the big stars of American, British, Japanese, and Australian networks rushed to Manila to file stories on what most of them...
