Lakay Ago Nature’s Park (Philstar.com / Jan Milo Severo) MANILA, Philippines — Situated in the northern part of Luzon, La Union is known for its beaches and surfing. Little did we know, the province also houses different tourist spots and culture hubs. NLEX Corporation recently held a Lakbay Norte tour …
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La Bella Ciudad de Zamboanga
Thirty colorful vintas made up the iconic Regatta de Zamboanga I remember when I was still in grade school, we were taught the song that goes, “Don’t you go, don’t you go to far Zamboanga…where you may forget your darling far away…”. I was intrigued by this as I tried …
Read More »Mr. M gets star-studded birthday tribute
Friends and admirers of Johnny Manahan, a.k.a. ‘Mr. M,’ come together to pay tribute to the man they say they owe their careers to. Photo from Nice Print Photography’s official Facebook page It takes a Mr. M — also known as Johnny Manahan — to gather a constellation of showbiz’s …
Read More »Upskilling with UK-PH transnational education: A practical path to global credentials
TNE is typically a partnership between a foreign university and a local institution in the student’s home country Photo shows (L-R): Architects Chiu, de Vera, Ong, with colleagues from UST College of Architecture before their PhD study. C Joey De Vera Across the globe, younger generations aspire to pursue higher …
Read More »Years after her death, a trailblazing transgender P.E.I. artist will be part of prestigious Venice show
Erica Rutherford, a groundbreaking transgender painter, filmmaker and writer, is the first Prince Edward Island artist to ever be selected for the prestigious Venice Biennale art show. 5 of Erica Rutherford’s works will be displayed at the Venice Biennale. Erica Rutherford — a groundbreaking transgender painter, filmmaker and writer — …
Read More »Fashion designer Jimin Lee introduces J. Cricket and its infinite styles
To make her latest collection dubbed ‘Return to Essence,’ the Korean fashion designer looked back on her childhood days in the Philippines Traveling is one of the things that enriches a designer’s talent. It allows them to see the world in a myriad of colors, meet people and learn their …
Read More »At the Heart of Philippine décor
Heart Evangelista ushers in a new era for Filipino fixtures as the newest brand ambassador of this furniture boutique At the forefront of the bespoke furniture industry, Genteel Home is transforming the landscape of Philippine home décor by championing the extraordinary artistry of Filipino craftsmen. In its pursuit to …
Read More »PH-Thai ‘two-country, one-destination’ tie-up eyed in June
TIE-UP. Thailand Ambassador to the Philippines Tull Traisorat answers queries from reporters during the FSI Ambassadors’ Lecture Series (ALS) titled “Celebrating 75 Years of Close and Cordial Relations Between Thailand and the Philippines: Sharing with Each Other and Thriving Together” on Friday (March 22, 2024) at Carlos P. Romulo Library, DFA …
Read More »Of heritage and fellowship
(Seated) The Outstanding Thomasian Alumni (TOTAL) awardees architect Jun Palafox and The Manila Hotel president and director lawyer Joey Lina with (standing) Faculty of Arts and Letters (Artlets) Alumni Association president dean Henry Tenedero, Dennis and Katrina Tablizo, Class of 1974 Golden Jubilee Homecoming committee member Wilma Palafox, Fr. Joesel …
Read More »From AI dating to flirt coaches: How AI is changing dating, for better or worse
In the last year, a bunch of new AI-powered dating tools launched on app stores, but some researchers worry about how these services will impact people’s dating life. Questions about disclosure are one of many points of debate. When Robert Winters was single back in 2017, he used artificial intelligence …
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