GUIDING THE WAY Haemin Sunim It’s not every day you get to engage in meaningful conversations with a monk, let alone with bestselling author Haemin Sunim. So, when the opportunity arises, you seize it. Last month, the renowned Zen Buddhist visited the Philippines, making stops at...
For 25 years, the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) Philippines has been more than a patron of the arts—it has been a bridge, a catalyst, and a champion of cultural exchange. Through its fellowships, ACC has empowered nearly 300 Filipino artists, scholars, and cultural workers, many of whom have gone...
In this forum, our top chefs come together to honor Margarita Forés, a culinary icon whose influence transcended kitchens and generations. This is a testament to the indelible mark she left on Philippine gastronomy, a legacy of bold flavors, boundless creativity, and an unwavering...
Inspired by the comfort food of the world, World Kitchens is a one-of-a-kind, first-of-its-kind 5-star dining destination created by Singapore’s food and beverage guru Andrew Tan Hock Lai. World Kitchens boasts the culinary creations of 15 international chefs with their specialty cuisines,...
The first GH Young Artists Festival, a free immersive exhibit, officially opens in GH Mall, San Juan City. From left: Renato Habulan, Lead Curator for GH Young Artists Festival; Monique Castañeda, AVP and Head of Ortigas Malls Marketing; Mayumi Habulan, Project Manager for GH Young Artists...
BANANAS in all their different varieties (Photo from Unsplash) Man has been eating bananas for thousands of years, consuming the first varieties, which were small and fully seeded. Over time, the fruits grew, developed various shapes and tastes, and became the most popular commercially grown...
At Communa, Celera, which opened only on Feb. 5, is a study in contrasts—chic yet unpretentious, refined yet deeply comforting. Stepping into the restaurant, nestled on top of a low-rise building in this vibrant enclave of Makati—new, surprising, unlikely—I was immediately struck by the...
MARGARITA FORES Chef, restaurateur, who brought Filipino taste and cuisine to new heights, passed away Feb. 11. Many decades ago, I was at a party hosted by my dear friends Tina and Boy Forés. It was all about food, fun, and laughter. Among the spread of dishes on the table was a simple tuna pasta...
NINETIES GIRL Chef Margarita 'Gaita' Fores in 1998, wearing the iconic 'Cibo orange' color, at her beloved restaurant space in Glorietta circa 1998 (Facebook | Margarita Fores) Long before Italian food became a staple in Manila’s dining scene, there was Cibo. Nestled in the sleek corners of...
The Cebu Tours and Travel Alliance (CTTA) has partnered with RCBC Credit Cards as its sole banking partner and co-presenter for the 9th annual Cebu Travel Catalogue International (CTCI) 2025 happening on February 14 to 16, 2025, at Ayala Center Cebu. Participants will include both local and...
Labubu, Crybaby, Molly, Skullpanda, Dimoo, and Hirono. If those names mean nothing to you, then consider yourself out of the very hot Art-Toys loop of today, and crawl out from under your rock. These brands are among the IPs (intellectual properties) that have thrust Pop Mart into the...
Carlo Lorenzana of the Nikkei Food Group has turned his frequent trips to Paris and its legendary bistros into a dining experience that will delight discerning palates. Bistrot Le Coucou, located on the third level of One Bonifacio High Street, offers an authentic Parisian bistro and wine...
