Sushi is more than just food—it is an intricate balance of history, craftsmanship, and culture. Few embody this philosophy more than Chef Hirotoshi Ogawa, a globally renowned sushi master and director general of the World Sushi Skills Institute. From training under Tokyo’s finest sushi masters...
Arnulfo Milambiling Many people work to make a living while pursuing a passion that truly fulfills them. For Arnulfo Milambiling, that passion was furniture design—an interest that never faded, no matter where life took him. Milambiling’s journey began in the shipyards of Saudi Arabia, where he...
Yves Gabriel Cabrera Po He had two hours and 30 minutes to finish two dishes, in a kitchen that is not entirely familiar to him, and with instruments not exactly similar to those he is used to. Oh, and his output had to be better than those made by 49 other aspiring chefs. It’s not a scene...
Historic, picturesque, classically romantic. These are, perhaps, some of the best words to describe San Agustin Church. These are also the same reasons why this all-stone, neoclassical-baroque church is one of the most popular venues for weddings in Manila. Situated at the heart of...
Connie and Rolan Garcia Connie and Rolando Garcia, both senior citizens, have an extraordinary vibe around them. Even in a crowded campsite, they stand out because they have a similar warm smile. Through 45 years of being together — 43 years as a married couple — they have...
ROSANO YUMUL One could call it blind faith. But that would be like making fun — and pun — of a person’s misfortune. And tantamount to dismissing Graham Nash’s commentary: ‘Tis sacrilege for us to take advantage of the blind. But how else could it be deemed? A boy from...
NICO MORENO “I love history. I love the Filipino. I love watches,” says 34-year-old Francisco “Nico” Moreno. These words best describe why he is doing what he does. He founded Ibarra, the first Filipino watch microbrand, in 2014. Since then, his life has been all about designing and...
By Haydee Awayan In the wake of Super Typhoon Yolanda in November 2013, which devastated countless coastal communities, I found myself overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the destruction and the heartbreaking stories of loss. Entire towns were flattened, families displaced, and lives forever changed....
It’s celebration after celebration. For Filipinos, the Christmas season (and New Year’s Day included) is immediately followed by yet another reason to celebrate. It’s not Valentine’s Day, no. It’s Chinese New Year, which traditionally marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring,...
Fnatic Onic Philippines celebrates its very first M-series world title (Moonton Photo) Fnatic Onic Philippines (FNOP) defied expectations and proved doubters wrong on their way to the world title and in the process improving their fortunes. Not a few eyebrows were raised when they first announced...
Noah Lapuz (Courtesy of 1507 Media) This was the case when long-time Formula 1 (F1) photojournalist Kym Illman featured a Filipino on a post that appeared in both his Instagram and TikTok accounts during the Qatar Grand Prix (GP) of last year’s F1 season. Illman, who has been covering F1...
Every January, hundreds of thousands of people from various backgrounds gather to see the ebony statue of Jesus Nazareno. Among the devotees are several well-known personalities from the entertainment industry. As the image of Jesus Nazareno celebrates its 419th year, these celebrities, each with...
