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5 Critically Acclaimed Asian Films Other Than “Parasite”

March 25, 2020

Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” took the world by storm with its thought-provoking message on the class divide and economic parasitism perpetuated by late-stage capitalism. It also made waves in the filmmaking co...

Entertaining Things to Do During the Enhanced Community Quarantine

Justine Lubag

March 25, 2020

Culture, Lifestyle

It’s week 2 of the Enhanced Community Quarantine in Luzon. In an effort to lower the risk of transmission of the Covid-19 virus, President Rodrigo Duterte has placed Luzon in an enhanced community quarantin...

The Awkward Moments from “Friends” That Made Us Wince

Ashley Petallano

March 11, 2020

Books, TV & Movies, Entertainment

Fans of “Friends” have been rejoicing since it was announced that the beloved sitcom is set for a reunion special. After sixteen years of waiting, Chandler, Joey, Ross, Monica, Phoebe, and Rachel will be gr...

Forever Florals: Popular Wedding Blooms and What They Symbolize

Sherna Tesara

March 10, 2020

Lifestyle, Weddings

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More than 20 percent of weddings in the Philippines occur between April and May. It seems many love how the blue sky and bright sunshine make for a perfect backdrop for saying “I do.” Of course, thes...

Monica Aldama: Life Lessons from the Queen of Cheerleading

Karol Borja

March 5, 2020

Books, TV & Movies, Entertainment

Last January, Netflix aired the six-part docuseries “Cheer,” which follows the brutal journey of the Navarro College Bulldogs Cheer Team under the direction of head coach Monica Aldama as they tried to secu...

Top 3 Destinations for Asia Pacific Travelers

Joy Soriano

March 3, 2020

Lifestyle, Travel, Travel

Two thousand three hundred travelers have spoken. According to a recently concluded study by the Hilton Honors, a guest loyalty program of the Hilton, travelers in Asia Pacific prefer to visit three key ...

Japanese Convenience Store Snacks: The Saving Grace of Budget-Conscious Tourists

Ashley Petallano

February 28, 2020

Food & Dining, Lifestyle, Travel

What comes to mind when you think of Japan? Apart from the beautiful scenery, rich culture, and all things anime, the Land of the Rising Sun is also popular for its FOOD. One of the things I looked fo...

Liwliwa, Zambales: Updated – How to Get Here and What to Do

Ashley Petallano

February 27, 2020

Lifestyle, Tips, Travel

#Summer2k19 always equates to #BeachVibes with family and friends. It’s that time of the year when you book flights to Boracay, Baler, La Union, and El Nido — aka the summer hotspots of the country. But if ...

Where to Go, What to Do for Valentine’s: The Art of Dating

Joy Soriano

February 6, 2020

art, Dating & Singlehood

What’s the worst date you’ve been on? For those of you who’ve been around the block, you’re likely to have some ground rules about dating someone for the first time; first dates are especially crucial be...

BTS Returns with Map of the Soul: 7

Karol Borja

February 5, 2020

Music & Events

It was the day before Christmas. Everyone was probably busy preparing Noche Buena or doing last-minute shopping when Big Hit Entertainment dropped the first Twitter bomb: a purple-tinted image of the reflec...