From left: The Farm at San Benito Kitchen Head and Executive Chef Rosemarie “Chef Marie” Pagcaliwagan; Upperdeck restaurant ambience and specialties that include Italian Flaked Salmon with Herb Crust; Gambas Al Ajillo; and Homemade Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich (The Farm at San Benito / Release; Philstar.com / Deni Rose M. …
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First United Building and the efforts of keeping its memories alive
And the pivotal roles of artists in this journey Dr. Jose Rizal once said, “Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan.” For the current owners of the First United Building (FUB) in Escolta, Manila City, the same principle can be applied to the restoration and preservation …
Read More »Hyaluronic and summer’s hydrating essentials
Summer is here and with it comes beach trips, hiking, and camping adventures. However, exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays, salt from the beach, and chlorine from pools can leave your skin feeling dry and lackluster. Maintain that soft, velvety skin this summer. Combat dryness and maintain soft, radiant …
Read More »King of leopard print, Italy’s Roberto Cavalli dies at 83
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli attends his fashion show on late evening on June 10, 2013, in the Montenegrin coastal town of Budva. Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at 83, Italian medias announced on April 12, 2024. (Photo by SAVO PRELEVIC / AFP) Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, …
Read More »FilipiNxt 2024: Filipino designers eye Manhattan show with all-Filipino crew
Davao native Wilson Limon of the NiñoFranco brand, a member of the board of trustees of the Mindanao Trade Expo Foundation, will show the vibrant heritage of the indigenous T’boli community whose designs celebrate tradition and creativity./Photo release MANILA, Philippines — Four dynamic Filipino designers embark on an odyssey to …
Read More »An alliance with the US, at what cost?
Of alternatives to rice, and alternatives to war An archaeological dig was conducted by University of Guam and the University of the Philippines Archeological Studies Program in the Old Kiyyangan Village site located in the rice terraces of Ifugao Province. The team found evidence of what the type of food …
Read More »A Barong for everyone
Brian Poe Llamanzares With his work as Senate Chief of Staff and chairman of disaster relief NGO Panday Bayanihan, Brian Poe Llamanzares represents a new generation of public service in Kultura’s heather-black cocoon barong with bold white geometric embroidery. MANILA, Philippines — Kultura celebrates “Barong for Everyone” by highlighting how …
Read More »How to score all-expense paid beach trip for the gang
No summer plans yet? Digital banking app Maya can make one for the group with its Hot Gang Summer promo. Each transaction grants users the chance to win a beach getaway for four to Boracay or Palawan. Picture this: you and your group, reveling in the magnificent sunsets of Boracay …
Read More »Vaccines against flu, Pertussis now available at Watsons
Health, wellness and beauty retailer Watsons is actively supporting the Department of Health (DoH) in its efforts to combat the rising cases of Pertussis, also known as whooping cough. As the disease spreads in specific regions across the Philippines, Watsons is now offering Pertussis vaccines to walk-in customers at selected …
Read More »This summer’s muse is the diyosa
Filipinos don’t need to be probinsya-bound to know all about our alamat and mga sabi-sabi. Whether you believe in them as fact or not, sharing folklore and myths, passing them down from generation to generation is one way we stay connected to our roots, understand our ancestors’ values, and keep …
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