The soft life, 1 step at a time: How walking became Metro Manila’s new social ritual
From hustle culture to slower living, walking emerges in Metro Manila as a quiet ritual for rest, connection,…
Liz Martin
Museum hopping, but make it cinematic: Where to celebrate International Museum Day
Every May 18, museums around the world celebrate International Museum Day — a global observance led by the International Council of…
Big shoes to fill: Does ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ live up to its legacy?
Twenty years later, The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites its original cast, revisiting the iconic fashion world as…
Palawan like you’ve never seen before: The untouched Balabac Island
Tucked away at the southern tip of Palawan, where signal bars disappear and the sea stretches for miles,…
Beyond tokenism: Championing authentic Filipino culture and why local matters
In the age of social media and globalization, culture and capitalism are often intertwined. Identity becomes a marketing…
Democracy for sale? Troll farms and the online mercenary now shaping up “Halalan 2025”
On May 12, Filipinos across the nation will head to voting centers for the 2025 midterm elections (Halalan…
When Life Gives You Tangerines: The art of sweetening the sour
Chaos and uncertainty have always been a part of life; however, these unstable and bitter times are often…
Sagada: Choosing mountains over margaritas for a different kind of summer this 2025
While the Philippines is famed for its beaches, Sagada: a cooler, quieter, and culturally richer summer awaits, especially if…
The price of paradise: Is Siargao’s allure leading to a quiet colonization?
The Philippine archipelago, a tapestry of breathtaking islands, beckons with the promise of sun-drenched days, crystalline waters, and…
Weaving tradition into trend with Halohalo: When culture becomes chic
For over a decade, Halohalo turned Filipino craftsmanship into a coveted aesthetic, transforming the humble banig into a…