MANILA, Philippines — Lemlúnay is a word or term that denotes the concept of paradise in the mythology of the T’boli people of southern Philippines, thus signifying the aspiration or dream of a better country through a deeper and more critical reflection on our history and culture and interactions with …
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An enchanting fusion of art and ballet
Amid the city’s holiday frenzy and “carmageddon,” Ballet Philippines enchanted the audience with a gala night performance of “Christmas Fairytales” at The Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque City. Prior to the much-awaited show, a unique exhibition dubbed “Ballet in Pintô” — a collaboration between Ballet Philippines and Pintô Art Museum …
Read More »WATCH: Bread haven Busan cafe in South Korea
BUSAN, South Korea — If one happens to be in Busan, South Korea, there is a destination that has been gaining fans for its beautiful view of Busan harbor, which can be enjoyed while sipping a good cup of coffee (or tea!) and a generous portion of one's favorite pastry. …
Read More »‘Meds ko habambuhay na’: Miles Ocampo shares struggles to be cancer-free
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Miles Ocampo revealed that she had a cancer but is now cancer-free after undergoing thyroid surgery last year. In her interview with Karen Davila, Miles said she only knew that she had cancer after the surgery. "'Yung doktor ko sinabi na ito ang situation ko na …
Read More »‘A-plus’: Jo Koy grades his Golden Globes 2024 hosting, reflects on ‘bombed’ jokes
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy is still proud of his historic hosting of the Golden Globes despite the huge waves of criticism that went his way. Jo Koy became the first individual of Filipino descent to host the tumultuous awards ceremony, but his performance drew flak because of …
Read More »‘Mean Girls’ movie musical premiering on February 7
MANILA, Philippines — Get in loser, we're going to see "Mean Girls" back on the big screen. The new iteration of "Mean Girls," based on the stage musical which was inspired by the 2004 original movie starring Lindsay Lohan, opens in Philippine cinemas on February 7. Cady Heron, the role …
Read More »LIST: Philippine concerts in 2024
MANILA, Philippines — It's a whole new year and the concert scene in the Philippines is back in full force. After an array of artists that performed last year which included the likes of Harry Styles, BLACKPINK, Bruno Mars, Carly Rae Jepsen, and The 1975, 2024 promises an even more …
Read More »Marcos inaugurates new Unilever factory with reduced carbon footprint
MANILA, Philippines — Unilever Philippines recently inaugurated its new Beauty & Wellbeing and Personal Care (BWPC) factory located in General Trias, Cavite, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as guest of honor and other high-ranking national and local government officials in attendance. The new facility will be the company’s new hub …
Read More »A silent epidemic emerging: The rising mental health concern
MANILA, Philippines — As the world emerges from the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new challenge looms large and clear: A silent and pervasive epidemic of mental health disorders is taking shape. Recent data reveals alarming statistics. Globally, The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one in eight individuals …
Read More »Recipe: Red Sinampalukang Manok
MANILA, Philippines — You’ve had Sinampalukang Manok several times before, and you like it because it is like sinigang but it uses chicken as main ingredient instead of the pork, beef, bangus, maya-maya, salmon head, or shrimps used in sinigang. Innovate some more by making it Red Sinampalukang Manok instead …
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