Change.
Change pervades the world of the Filipino, and it has become, so to speak, a norm of life. It dictates the lives of our people. As such, Filipinos have been - for a lack of a better term - forced to go with it or be left behind. Eat or be eaten. Hunt or be hunted.
Such kind of ...
The sun's suffocating heat has all but exited and overcast clouds have taken center stage. Yes, the seasons have changed - and for all intents in purposes - beach season has come and gone with it.
Then again, it isn't against the law to still get your sun and sand fix at this time of the year, is it? The beach isn't all about clear waters and suntan lotions. Equally as ...
In our lifetime, there are memories that can’t seem to escape our collective subconscious. From the people we’ve met; the places we’ve visited; and the experiences we’ve encountered, such memories carve a lasting impression on all of us.
The mere mention of the name Matabungkay is enough to drive anyone down their own path to memory lane. From the golden sunset, to the floating balsas, there is never a shortage ...
As a book lover, April 21 is a day that I’ve encircled in my calendar many moons ago.
Unbeknownst to many folks, that day, at least here in the Philippines, is the International Day of the Book. In the spirit of all readers, Insituto Cervantes will hold a series of events open to anyone who wishes to partake in it.
In short, it’s open to the ...
photo by Pong Ignacio
"Good things happen to those who wait."
Cliché as it may sound, the proverb holds true for anyone who wishes to visit Ilocos. 13 hours away from Manila, the travel is long as it is tiring. But if you're the patient type, the beauty of Ilocos sure makes any form of waiting worth it.
Situated on the northernmost part of Luzon, Ilocos provides a ...
AP photo/Pat Roque
If you’re shopping at the Mall of Asia and you happen to notice thousands of people making out at the same time, don’t worry, you didn’t stumble upon a seedy porn taping. What it is, rather, is Close-Up’s Lovapalooza.
In the spirit of Valentine’s, local toothpaste brand Close-Up is staging Lovapalooza 4, a kissing festival of love struck couples planning to celebrate Hearts Day a few days earlier. ...
Its place in the pecking order of prominent national landmarks is not as high as the likes of Rizal Park, Quezon Circle, and the Banaue Rice Terrace. But when it comes to historical significance, the Dambana ng Kagitingan (The Shrine of Valor) in Bataan towers above its counterparts.
Located at the summit of Mt. Samat in Pilar, Bataan (4 hours from Metro Manila), the monument serves as a ...
As you walk along the tiled grounds of Eastwood City, straining your neck at all the mouth-watering eateries that occupy your entire field of vision, it’s hard to imagine not getting hungry at all these culinary selections that are all crammed together in one small area. From bars to restos, upscale to al frescos, Eastwood City certainly isn’t lacking in dining options.
The drawback, however, ...
*photo courtesy of mvduolos.org
While the whole metro is captivated by the lights and display of the World Pyro Olympics, the MV Duolos is docked quietly, unbeknownst to the common citizen, on the other side of Roxas Blvd.
What exactly is the MV Duolos?
Not only is it the world’s largest floating bookstore but according to its website, www.mvduolos.org, the Doulos is recognized ...
Metro Manila is a place with different faces, look on one area and you would see starving children begging for food, and look at another and you would see posh mansions that can compete with the best in the world. It is difficult to believe that all these are just a few kilometers away from each other. But despite its flaws, Metro Manila is place that is loved by its ...
