Art rarely begins in the same place. For some, it starts with childhood sketches and coloring books. For others, it waits patiently through years spent building a different career. And sometimes, it emerges through a chance encounter with someone who simply believes in what you are capable of becoming. For visual artist Kimmy Mamaril also known as Keem, contemporary abstract
From being that girl with chubby cheeks, ruffled socks, and a dream, Alex Eala is currently a top-18 global tennis player and the highest-ranked Southeast Asian woman in tennis history. Clearly, those years of sweat, hard work, and resilience are paying off. Among her many accolades is her historic first WTA Tour singles title, which she won at the Mubadala
There was a time when afternoon tea felt like something reserved for special occasions: a birthday, an anniversary, a bridal shower, or perhaps simply an excuse to dress up on a Sunday afternoon. Hotels across the metro are bringing back afternoon tea with a modern twist, turning the once-traditional spread of finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and tea into something more
Not every vacation needs a week-long itinerary, an international flight, or a passport stamp. Sometimes, all you really need is a long weekend, a packed overnight bag, and a destination far enough from Metro Manila to make you forget about your inbox (but still close enough that getting there doesn’t eat up your entire trip). From wellness retreats and private
On September 8, Santuario de San Jose in Mandaluyong City became the setting for one of the most meaningful days in the lives of Congressman Brian Poe Llamanzares and Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Atty. Margarita “Marge” Gutierrez. Surrounded by family, friends, and the people closest to them, Brian and Marge stood before the altar and made a promise for
When we talk about national artists, it can be easy to think of names from textbooks or works that feel distant from everyday life, but art is often much closer than we realize. Through Proclamation No. 1414 s. 2026, Pres. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. named 10 new national artists, officially recognizing their contributions to the development of Philippine art. Looking