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By BENJAMIN SARONDO Angeli and Michael Bryan Pascual own Bukid Iluminada, an integrated farm located in Barangay Balubal, Sariaya, Quezon, where they naturally grow fruits and vegetables and raise livestock and poultry. The Pascuals see the correlation between conventional agriculture and increased health risks and have since devoted their energy …

As I end the year 2023, I look back at the countries I visited after the lockdown and travel bans. Generally, I do not entertain envy and I genuinely feel good if someone succeeds, especially if that someone is a good person. However, I must admit that during and after …

Internationally acclaimed French actress and director of Un Silence Si Bruyant (Such a Resounding Silence) documentary and godmother of the 26th French Film Festival in Manila Emmanuelle Béart It was a date with an angel. At the charity gala of the French film festival, held at a ballroom at the …

In recent years, it would seem that new mediums of art are often subject to criticisms by traditionalists of the medium. Art forms such as animation, comics, and video games are often dismissed as “low art.” They are branded as overly commercialized mediums meant only to entertain rather than produce …

It’s the last month of the year, and December 12—the last biggest online sale in the PH—is happening real soon. Beauty queen Pia Wurtzbach has always been prepared when it comes to gift giving.“One of the ways I show my love to the special people in my life is through …

MEET THE ARTIST Contemporary artist Klaris When we think of the white lady, we’re quick to feel a shiver down our spine as a haunting image of a ghastly lady comes to mind. But for contemporary artist Klaris, she sees it more as an inspiration for her latest art exhibit. …

RODEL H. CONCHA The old way of doing things has become the new must-try thing. Like “slow food” that comes from heritage recipes. Or a dress made-to-order, not ready-to-wear. Or furniture that’s custom-made for a space. The currency to pay for that is time, and a few thousand pesos too. …

Midas Hotel and Casino transformed into a musical wonderland last Nov. 24, 2023, It hosted its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event, enchanting guests and spreading festive joy with captivating musical serenades from Vox Fidelium Choir and Harpist, Ms. Holly Paraiso. The grand celebration commenced with an atmosphere of anticipation and …

If there’s one thing celebrity and host Janeena Chan does best, it’s making a chic statement. And for her wedding held on Dec. 2, 2023, Janeena didn’t just wear one outfit on her big day, she wore four! Stylist Cath Sobrevega shared photos of the three gowns that Janeena wore …

Nyad is worth watching on Netflix (premiered last month) because of its actresses, Annette Bening and Jodie Foster as they test the highs and lows of their friendship. The biographical sports film follows swimmer Diana Nyad (Bening) as she makes the impossible route to swim from Cuba to Florida, USA. …