‘Mexican’ by Benedict Babica, Joel Benitez and Rizelle Doromal In the Philippines, Christmas begins as soon as the “ber” months arrive. By September, homes, malls, and streets glow with lanterns and ornaments, while radio stations bring back Jose Mari Chan classics. It is the world’s longest holiday season, stretching past …
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Hwang Bo-Reum In the middle of life’s relentless pace, whether in bustling cities or quiet towns, books offer a rare sanctuary, a place to pause and breathe. This is the very comfort thousands of readers worldwide discovered in the Korean literary sensation “Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop.” Written by Hwang …
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HONG KONG — A Filipino medical expert believes that corruption in government is equivalent to lives not being saved in a timely manner, both in the context of health and climate change. In an interview with The Manila Times on the sidelines of the AVPN Global Conference, Dr. Renzo Guinto, …
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INT’L BOOK FAIR. The Philippine Guest of Honour Pavilion Core Team, led by National Book Development Board Executive Director Charisse Aquino-Tugade (4th from right), raises a toast during the sendoff event on Thursday (Sept. 11, 2025) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The country is set to take part …
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San Miguel Brewery Inc. marks 135 years with a two-night Oktoberfest kickoff at Okada Manila’s Crystal Pavilion There’s nothing quite like the thrill of Oktoberfest—the clinking of glasses, the music, the laughter, and the endless flow of beer. And when the celebration carries the name San Miguel, the party takes …
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At the special exhibit and silent auction, from left: Provenance Art Gallery’s Mio Dizon and Joanna Francisco, featured artist Andres Barrioquinto, Provenance Art Gallery’s Raul Francisco, Globe Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer Yoly Crisanto, and Globe chief marketing officer Rochelle Vandenberghe. (Photo release) MANILA, Philippines — In an effort to …
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From global bites and steaming hot pot to bold mural backdrops and barkada game nights, this East-side hub is built for every kind of hangout From Neapolitan pizza and Okinawan steak to billiards showdowns and art-filled corners, the new East Wing at SM City East Ortigas is more than just …
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Charlotte Winter (Charlotte Winter via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — Filipina model and entrepreneur Charlotte Winter advised young girls not to feel pressure to meet society’s beauty standard. In an interview with the media, Winter said young girls should cherish their puberty. “Naku, mga bhie, huwag kayong ma-pressure. I-cherish niyo lang …
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Catriona Gray had a memorable encounter with Korean actor Jung Hae-in during a fashion event in Thailand. The Miss Universe 2018 titleholder shared a photo of herself with the Snowdrop and D.P. star on Instagram, taken at the Tommy Hilfiger Resort gathering in Koh Samui. “Good times made even better with good company 💞 @tommyhilfiger brought friends from across …
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Abdulmari Imao’s vivid imagery highlights tradition and innovation in the showcase In the Shadow of Great Light: An Exhibition of Works by Philippine National Artists, which ran until the end of August at Shangri-La Mall’s East Wing Atrium, revived the legacies of the country’s most esteemed visual artists. Organized by …
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