It’s that time of the year when the country experiences weather that would make you hit the shower at least twice a day. With the harsh heat waves we have been experiencing the past few days, knowing the basics when dealing with heat-related illnesses or the dark side of the sultry summer days is necessary. […]
Author: Christian Sy
Are the calls for women empowerment still an uphill battle these days? A member of the audience asked during the talkback session of the newest stage play of Dulaang UP, ‘Kung Paano Nanalo sa Karera si Rosang Taba’ — a bold question to ask in a crowd filled with women and their allies. Aptly put, […]
Build bridges, not burn them. Did it ever make you wonder how past communities connect with others? How do culture and tradition get passed on from one place to another? Food, clothing, produce, or even our way of speaking all these things had to travel from island to island to create a network between regions […]
Fans had a feast over the weekend as PVL and UAAP continued the action in their respective season run in women’s volleyball. The Premiere Volleyball League kickstarted the weekend with the game 1 of the best-of-three semifinals between rank four F2 Logistics Cargo Movers and the top-seed Creamline Cool Smashers, with the latter emerging as […]
WONG KAR-WAI FILMS YOU SHOULD SEE
If a piece will be written for and about Wong Kar-Wai, the grandmaster and defining auteurs of contemporary cinema, it has to start with him being recognized as the wild visionary director that paved the way for aesthetic Asian films. Wong Kar-Wai introduced himself to the dreamy art film scene in 1988 through his directorial […]
We said it before and will say it again; Metro Manila is truly a place filled with hidden gems. Such places defy the intimidation from aggressive modern technological developments. They stand firm with their raw charm while embracing the culture and vibe they nurtured for decades. One perfect example is Cubao Expo. Who would have […]
The internet is a vast arena for all kinds of information. This is why most, if not all, businesses use it for marketing their products and services. It provides a fast and easy way for businesses to connect with their new and loyal customers. However, it isn’t entirely safe. Its unfiltered nature can also cause […]
“Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity — not a threat.” Steve Jobs For something to survive and stand the test of time, constant innovation is necessary—regardless of whether it’s done intentionally or not. One thing that’s constant about human desire is that it changes. There is a shelf life for how […]
Coffee in the Philippines has been a staple part of the early morning Pinoy scene. It is the literal image of “but first, coffee,” which means no transaction, talks, or anything else before coffee. Today, it is more than just a cup of Joe we sip while reading dailies. Every brew and sip has become […]
How do we measure the quality of a dining experience? Good food? Good service? Cleanliness? Instagram-worthy place? Clearly, it’s relative. Private dining experiences are meant to cater to our most intimate and specific preferences. However, few options could truly deliver the experience we expect our money to be worth. There are over 115 million Filipinos […]