State-of-the-art facility for outpatient care
The best doctors and treatment centers under one roof. This is what Centuria Medical Makati promises. Known as the country’s first and largest medical mall, Centuria Medical is a 28-storey...
View ArticleEmpowering women of all shapes and sizes
It was an unusually cold summer night in Westlake, California, but Westlake Magazine managed to turn up the heat in a celebration of fashion and fast cars with a petite Filipina and her beautiful...
View ArticleCCP calls for ‘Ani 40’ journal submission
The Intertextual Division of the Cultural Center of the Philippines is now accepting submissions to the “Ani 40” with the theme “Katutubo.” The volume, which will be launched in September 2018, will...
View ArticleNCCA to spearhead ‘Sayaw Pinoy’ in December
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through the National Committee on Dance headed by Shirley Halili-Cruz has organized this year’s 2017 Sayaw Pinoy: NCCA National Dance Competition...
View ArticleCinemalaya 2019 to accept entries until November 24
ENTRIES to the Main Competition of the 2019 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival are being accepted until November 24. The entries must reach CCP Media Arts Division, Cultural Center of the...
View ArticleAsean 50th anniversary exhibition at the CCP
In celebration of the 50th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), the National Commission for Culture and the Arts is presenting an educational exhibition at the...
View ArticleOriginal musical feats OPM hits
Original musical feats OPM hits With the tagline, “When the going gets tough, where do you get your strength?” Artist Playground’s Playlist Track 2 presents “I Remember a Boy”—an original musical revue...
View ArticleDulaang Filipino shines in Belarus festival
Dulaang Filipino, the resident theater company of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde did the Philippines proud when its production of Oedipus by Sophocles won major prizes at the 2017 Teatralny...
View ArticleHumility pays for Chris Ross
CARLA BIANCA RAVANES-HIGHAM It is not a secret that the Philippines have a deep connection with the game of basketball. Growing up, I have witnessed firsthand how strangers bond over their favorite...
View ArticleExemplary Filipino families recognized in annual values awards
Distinguished Filipino families with exemplary advocacies were once again recognized in the 7th Jollibee Family Values Awards. The search which lasted for several months culminated in the Gabi ng...
View ArticleLuigi Muhlach: The fully-loaded chef
Luigi Muhlach is forthright about his cooking: Taste is his priority, so forget about dieting for a moment to savor his preparation. Each dish from his kitchen is fully loaded with calories, flavors,...
View ArticleJosh Boutwood ignites the palate
When chefs in Manila want to try something out of the ordinary, they go to The Test Kitchen along Kamagong Street in San Antonio Village, Makati City. The Test Kitchen—an exclusive, reservations-only...
View ArticlePrelude To A Date
“I believe that in the moments of our greatest lucidity we can sometimes become aware of a presentiment of our own deaths. I don’t mean the actual physical death…” —Graham Bell, ‘A Director’s Story’...
View ArticleRequiem (Part 4)
In Emile’s hand was the head of a creature that bore a striking resemblance to a snake, save for two protruding horns on its head. It was thicker than Emile’s thigh and its length Fleur could not yet...
View Article‘Love and Care’ for families
Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation employees organized a meal packing event for the benefit of the families affected by the Marawi siege under the company’s “Love and Care” initiative—an...
View ArticleNew homes for the heroes
Three soldiers who fought bravely in Marawi now have new homes after TV host Willie Revillame organized an episode of his game show “Wowowin” to honor their love for country and in gratitude for...
View ArticleWhat patriotism means to me
Veterans Day here in America is the one time of the year when we stop and celebrate the patriots who served this country. While I celebrate all those who sacrificed their lives, I especially celebrate...
View ArticleThe rough but golden road to love
The course of true love never did run smooth.” It may seem ironic to use Shakespeare’s famous line from the comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in summing up the love story of husband-and-wife Charlie...
View ArticleA hidden gem derived from the famous Manila paper
CARLA BIANCA RAVANES-HIGHAM There is nothing that excites me more than a tiny nook in the middle of a busy city where I can spend time with my thoughts and complete long overdue work. One of those...
View ArticleFond farewells, Isabel Granada
March 3,1976 – November 4, 2017 Scouted to do commercials as a little girl, Isabel Granada naturally spotted for showbiz too, what with her distinct mestiza looks. Her pretty face, framed by her thick...
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