Self-taught visual artist and Benilde Industrial Design student Jadon Kilayko Following the sterling roster of National Artists, several come to mind who continue to leave indelible marks on their respective fields — though all of…
Lara Latosa - Tibay ng Babae Women consistently face many barriers in whatever field they may wish to pursue. This could be in the form of preferential treatment or unwarranted discrimination which hinders them from…
Whenever one mentions the country of Jordan, today’s youth immediately think of the majestic Petra, an archeological city famous for its rock-cut architecture and rose-colored sandstone. This was their introduction thanks to the virality of…
Described as a God-centric and family-oriented gentleman, Glenard Santidad always places his faith and family first and foremost. Through the years, guided by his priorities and qualities, which includes his passion and commitment towards a…
Last of two parts In no time at all, we found ourselves on the second floor of the Old Aduana, now proudly converted into the National Museum of the Philippines-Cebu. While the previous galleries proudly…
How times have changed! Some decades ago, on my initial visit to Petra, Jordan, I distinctly remember I ambled through the siq — a mile-or-so-long narrow opening in between gorges and cliffs — trekking the…
(First of two parts)My late dad was in the shipping industry, so he often visited El Puerto to have a word with his capitanes. As a dad’s lad, I occasionally tagged along, curious on the…
“My grandmother, a housewife, basically ignited my passion in cooking. And that’s how my relationship with the kitchen all began.” Hailing from Pampanga, the culinary capital of the Philippines, such inclinations were of no big…
Growing up, I was somewhat intrigued by most family-owned grottos in corners of well-curated lawns or in wide open spaces in vast haciendas. Some were simple with two sculptures, while others were more complicated, complete…
Once upon a time — yes, it’s been that long ago, or so it may seem — it was easy not to dwell on the fond memories of Christmas family traditions, nor the revelry to…