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Edie Falco in “The Sopranos” and Michelle Pfeiffer in “Scarface” (HBO, Universal)  PARIS, France — “Mob wife” is the dominant fashion look of early 2024: knowingly over-the-top, even trashy — the tough woman who has fought her way to money and power and isn’t afraid to show it off. Millions …

Brian “Ibrahim” Mendoza, founder/chair of Pinoy Museum on Wheels (Photo courtesy of Brian Mendoza) MANILA – A proud overseas Filipino has been making waves in the Middle East through his unique way of promoting Philippine history, culture and arts. Brian “Ibrahim” Asinas Mendoza, through his personal project and initiative, the Pinoy Museum …

Chino Guillermo Tolentino with his miniature piece of ‘UCC Café Philippines’  Artists and designers accustomed to balancing form and function find ample room for experimentation when working in miniature. Chino Guillermo Tolentino is one such artist who has proven the potential of this niche. In 2019, while attending a toy …

The country’s largest multi-arts festival is an annual tradition at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. (CCP / Athena Fontamillas)  MANILA, Philippines — For two decades, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) has been bringing the arts closer to the Filipino people by staging Pasinaya: The CCP Open House …

Sanaiyah emphasizes the importance of self-love as a catalyst for enhancing self-confidence, resilience, decision-making, and mindset Seeking your best relationship this love month Entering the love month of February on a journey of self-love is not just a step but a life shift. Sanaiyah Gurnamal, a life designer and well-being …

Actress and beauty queen Rabiya Mateo embarks on a new a journey as the new face of Lifestrong Hairfix  Hair health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and it holds particular significance for women. Beautiful, lustrous hair is often considered a symbol of health and vitality, contributing significantly to …

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray/NCCA Public Affairs and Information Office  MANILA, Philippines — The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) celebrates ingenuity, as it advocates for inclusivity, in all the 2024 National Arts Month (NAM) events and activities. With the theme “Ani ng Sining, Bayang Malikhain,” the anticipated …

Local and foreign tourists in Boracay (File photo) MANILA – The Philippines is expected to recover its pre-pandemic level of foreign visitors, with arrivals predicted to reach 8.21 million by end of 2024, Fitch Solutions unit BMI said. In an industry trend analysis dated Jan. 31, the BMI said the sector’s full …

Ubre MANILA, Philippines — Since all roads led to Iloilo last weekend for the grand celebration of the Dinagyang Festival, it is perhaps the best time, too, to get to know Iloilo’s not-so-known heirloom dishes. Ilonggo cuisine is replete with unique culinary treasures prepared with not-so-usual ingredients. One such heirloom …

HEART-SHAPED. Aerial view of Silaki Island in Bolinao town Pangasinan in an undated photo. The municipal government of Bolinao is eyeing the island as the next tourism destination in the town through its The Legacy of the Sea community-based tourism project. (Photo by Hilda Austria) BOLINAO, Pangasinan – More than the usual …