Edriane Lim sets the bar high in Singapore
From the busy streets of Pasay City, Edriane Lim has tirelessly climbed the world of bartenders all the way to the top in the Lion City. His family of Chinese heritage was deeply entwined with…
Mother Nature manifests in Filipino art at Conrad Manila Exhibit
Growing up in Hagonoy, Bulacan, Fil Delacruz was admittedly raised within a family of simple means. His father, originally a farmer from the municipality of Angat, turned into a fisherman when he married Fil’s mom,…
The living ruins of Perge
Deserted temples. Columns on the ground. Crumbled boulders. Crushed stone upon stone. Cracked walls and pavements. Isolated statues. They are all mute witnesses to the ancient city of Perge, also known as Perga. Nestled along…
Adrik Cristobal: sterling classical guitarist grapples with dyslexia, adhD
Adrian O. Cristobal, known to the world as Adrik Cristobal, is an accomplished classical guitarist whose journey is divisively marked by both triumphs and challenges. Early on, Adrik’s life was set on a musical trajectory.…
Museo ng Makati celebrates Patis Tesoro creations
In the vibrant tapestry of Filipino arts and heritage, few threads are as intricate and captivating as fashion. Much like traditions and customs, fashion as a form of artistic and cultural expression has played a…
Syracuse, rain or shine!
The enchanting city of Syracuse, locally known as Siracusa — and not to be confused with the university town of Syracuse in upstate New York — lies along the picturesque shores of the Ionian Sea…
A homecoming for Jose D. Aspiras
It was a homecoming like no other — a gathering that brought together some 25 stouthearted contributors to the travel field, each an integral piece in their own right. The occasion marked not just merely…
Beyond the lens of cyanotypes and documentaries
With the advent of digital cameras and smartphones, anyone without exception may snap their very own photographs for memories, safekeeping or archival purposes. However, there still exists a devoted group of artistic and talented individuals…
Slip into Sebastian & Savannah
Sebastian & Savannah is a posh label committed to designing and creating timeless, yet so-very-today feminine pieces with fervent hopes to elevate the lady’s wardrobe, boost and empower women as she exudes newly discovered natural…
Revisiting the sarsuwela in 2023
I am rather embarrassed and sorry for myself that I have only seen one zarzuela — mind the old Spanish spelling, that’s how long ago it was. I watched Walang Sugat while I was posted…