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
For a while, looking good meant looking like you barely tried. Slicked-back buns, dewy skin, brushed-up brows, glossy lips, and neutral-colored outfits became the unofficial uniform of the internet’s favorite girl. She had her skincare down to a science, her wardrobe was perfectly curated, and even her morning coffee looked like it came straight out off a Pinterest board. But
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
Street parties in Poblacion, immersive club nights in BGC, and playful gatherings farther south: a selection of places to spend October 30–31. MAKATI: THE CITY AFTER DARK THE ODY-Z Halloween Street Party — Z Hostel and Vine Building October 30 | Poblacion, Makati Z Hostel and the neighboring Vine Building take the party outdoors with music, street food and
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
Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore, and neither are toys! Between costume parties, horror movie marathons, and spooky decorations, grown-ups have found plenty of ways to celebrate the season. And for collectors, POP MART blind boxes might just be another reason to join the fun. If you’re unfamiliar with blind boxes, the concept is simple: you purchase a sealed box