CLINICAL MATTERS Having made it to Aswan after a grueling 14-hour road trip through the Egyptian Desert, we settled down for the night in our cabins on board the Nile cruise ship the Queen of Sheba. The ship was docked for two nights in Aswan and was scheduled to sail the day after to Kom...
OFF TO SIGHT SEE Map out your journey to see the world (Photo from Freepik) As French novelist Émile Zola so aptly said, “Nothing fuels intelligence like traveling.” What may seem like a simple pastime has the power to broaden our perspectives, challenge our assumptions, and introduce...
New Year has become a time for resolutions but as I said in last week’s column, resolutions are born on any given hour or second every day. Some accomplish their resolutions sooner than others. Some resolutions do take time, sometimes years, to accomplish. In last week’s column, I mentioned two...
CREATIVE TRIO Olivia d'Aboville, Solenn Heussaff-Bolzico, and Stephanie Frondoso MOTUS , 48 inches, acrylic, posca pen, oil pastel, and abaca polyester textile When all seems lost, we turn our minds to the welcoming serenity of nature to tune things out and be at peace again. Imagine yourself deep...
ARNOLD LALONGISIP Visual artist Arnold Lalongisip’s recently concluded exhibit “The Madrid Collection” at the Art Underground was a testament to the artist’s connection with the Spanish capital. This intimate series, comprised of just 12 meticulously crafted pieces, was a unique...
Time, to Philippine Airlines president and pilot Stanley Ng, is precious. Yet he gives it freely, or as generously as he could, given that, like his idols Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, like Jesus Christ himself, he only has 24 hours a day. That’s why, if he could, Stanley, the youngest...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO Images from Freepik Life often feels like a whirlwind, pulling us in every direction except the one toward our own peace and wellbeing. To counteract this, what if we embarked on a 52-week journey—one entire year—dedicated to nurturing ourselves and...
OUT TO PLAY The Warriors follows the story of a gang trying to survive the night after being framed for the murder of a gang leader who aimed to unify all gangs in New York (Photo from IMDB) Who are The Warriors? Initially received as a box office failure, The Warriors is a 1979 action...
Of Art and Wine Machine of Thoughts Conrad Manila welcomes the new year with the unveiling of its latest art exhibit, “Machine of Thoughts”, as part of the 33rd edition of the hotel’s acclaimed Of Art and Wine series. Featuring 53 dynamic works by five prominent artist-architects from...
What started as a small act of leisure at Casino Plus turned into an extraordinary turn of fate for a single mother. Here’s her true story about resilience, luck, and hope for a brighter future. Mother’s Unyielding Determination In a quiet neighborhood, a devoted mother poured her...
Get ready for a truly mesmerizing experience as Coiled in Creativity and Transformation unfolds at The Gallery @ Summit in Summit Ridge Tagaytay . Kicking off on January 25, 2025 , this month-long exhibition showcases a diverse array of artworks inspired by the Year of the Snake , reflecting...
Jollibee has launched Fun Blocks, a new addition to its Jollibee Kids Meal lineup, offering interactive and educational play for children. The Fun Blocks collection includes various puzzle challenges designed to encourage creativity and learning through play with Jollibee and friends. The...
