A BRIGHT CELEBRATION People flock to Binondo in Manila on Friday, Feb. 9, during the eve of Chinese Lunar New Year, to participate in the celebrations of the upcoming Year of the Wooden Dragon. (📸Arnold Quizol/MB) While Chinese New Year is a timeless tradition celebrated far and wide, not much...
A NIGHT OF SENSE AND SENSIBILITIES Guests were treated with an entertaining and captivating evening that touched on all their senses Hello, Dragon! What have you got for me? I’ve read conflicting reports, but I have faith in what my feng shui guide, my fortune guru, my career adviser, my friend,...
After the trailer for Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender dropped, the popularity of the Nickelodeon animated series grew once more. Fans have been quick to share their favorite scenes and excitement for what’s to come.  For those unaware of the series, Avatar:...
Can you remember your earliest memories?  Do you remember when you would create imaginative worlds as a child during playtime? Even if those days are long gone, the ability to imagine never leaves. No matter how old you get, you’ll still have a spark within you to create or build upon ideas...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO In the vibrant history of Philippine culture, the celebration of Chinese New Year stands out as a captivating blend of tradition, festivity, and a harmonious fusion of two rich cultural heritages.  The annual event, also known as “Lunar New Year” or “Spring...
Climate change is real and has impacted the life of everyone in the country and around the world. We now experience more frequently rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and  extreme weather — the latest of which were the severe flooding in the Davao Region and massive landslide...
A 71-year-old page of the Manila Daily Bulletin dated March 30, 1953 is on display at the “Karaang Butang” (old artifacts) display competition, an annual activity as part of the Arts Month celebration in Panglao town, Bohol. A 71-year-old page of the Manila Daily Bulletin is on display in an...
When we watch certain movies, old memories are easily whisked down our way as we put ourselves in the shoes of the characters. It could be that they’re facing problems we’ve faced before or we place ourselves in their position to take in the story. Several filmmakers over the years have managed...
For Valentine’s Day, surprise your spouse with a special sushi Valentine Roll—or send it to someone all alone as a gift for a red-letter day.  Considering that the Day of Love falls on Ash Wednesday, it also serves as an ideal alternative for those who wish to go meatless. With this in...
A staple offering at food joints inside cockpits in many parts of the Philippines is “Soup Number Five,” which is more popularly known in Cavite as “Bat and Balls” after its main ingredients—a bull’s penis and testicles. The dish is very popular among the mostly male cockfight regulars,...
Chinese New Year marks a special occasion when families gather and celebrate the start of the lunar new year. It’s also a splendid time rife with Chinese rituals, beliefs, and delicacies. How many of you have asked your Chinese friends for that box of tikoy? But perhaps more important on Chinese...
Here’s a treat for collectors. The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has released the colorful commemorative “2024 Year of the Wooden Dragon” postage stamps to welcome the New Year. In Chinese mythology, the Dragon is a symbol of strength, courage, creativity, and innovation.  The...
