Writing for the Sunday Inquirer in 1988, the late and great scholar and culinary adventurer Doreen Fernandez noted how Filipino cuisine is people-centered, revolving around those who create, process, and consume it, highlighting how the communal spirit of the fiesta lives on even in urban life. In that same essay, Fernandez also observed how the cuisine is multicultural at its
The newest thing in fashion might be something that has been sitting in someone’s closet for 30 years. Vintage fashion is having another moment, but this time, the appeal goes beyond nostalgia. From archival designer bags and discontinued silhouettes to vintage Filipiniana and rare accessories, shoppers are increasingly looking backward to find pieces that feel more distinctive, meaningful, and personal.
Filipino desserts have never been short on personality. Familiar flavors and ingredients such as ube, coconut, pandan, mango, sticky rice, and condensed milk have long been part of the country’s sweetest traditions. Today, a new generation of pastry chefs is looking at those familiar flavors through a more refined perspective. The result is an emerging dessert culture where nostalgia meets
What if the best part of your next vacation is having nowhere to be? For years, a good holiday meant making the most of every minute: checking off landmarks, squeezing in restaurant reservations, and coming home with a camera roll full of proof that you had been everywhere. But as travel becomes more experience-driven, a different kind of getaway is
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
We’ve seen our grandparents play Mahjong when we were little. Now, it seems to be back in the scene with events and clubs gaining visibility. It is, in fact, popular. So, what is this game exactly? And why is it back? Mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China in the early 19th century. In Chinese, it translates to