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
Move over, Paris and Milan. The fashion world’s center of gravity has been shifting east for a while now, and from October 20 to 24, it’s the Philippines’ turn in the spotlight. The country is hosting the inaugural Fashion Week Asia at the Newport World Resorts. Presented by AGC Power Holdings Corp. and backed by The Business of Fashion (BoF)
For the longest time, culinary schools in the Philippines taught students the techniques of French cooking. This, according to Chef Francis Lacson, was the gold standard, noting the mores of his early days in the culinary world. It’s vastly different today in 2026, where some Filipino food items – the viral ube and sisig – have reached the global ubiquity
Spooky season often follows a familiar routine: a costume party, a night out with friends, and perhaps a horror movie or two. But what if the occasion can be the perfect excuse to get out of town, or better yet, out of the country? Think vibrant cityscapes, after-dark adventures, and a change of scenery that makes everything feel a little
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
There was a time when making plans meant deciding where to go at 9PM. Now, the more appealing question might be: Can we meet at 4? In Metro Manila, where a quick night out can easily turn into hours of traffic, an earlier social schedule is starting to make practical sense. But it’s not only about beating the rush hour.