FORGIVENESS AND COMPASSION. Sta. Maria Goretti is the patron saint of chastity, poverty, purity, forgiveness, the youth, teenage girls, and victims of rape and abuse. The Sta. Maria Goretti Parish, located inside the Pope Pius XII Catholic Center on UN Avenue, Manila, was built in her honor. (PNA photo by Mark Manalang) …
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Hundred Islands National Park: a one-stop vacation hub
HUNDRED ISLANDS. Tourists start to flock to the Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos City, Pangasinan with the onset of the summer season. The national park is known for its white sand beaches, scenic view, and other fun activities. (Photo by Hilda Austria) ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan – The Hundred Islands National Park …
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How to keep your days sniffle-free As the summer season starts, the sudden change in weather can upset our immune systems. With our immune systems going hay wire, leads the door open for the common cold to creep its way in and give us a nasty cough. Here are five …
Read More »Lakbay Norte: Pick your own grapes in this La Union vineyard; other ‘hidden gems’ to discover
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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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 — …
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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 …
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