Writing for the Sunday Inquirer in 1988, the late and great scholar and culinary adventurer Doreen Fernandez noted how Filipino cuisine is people-centered, revolving around those who create, process, and consume it, highlighting how the communal spirit of the fiesta lives on even in urban life. In that same essay, Fernandez also observed how the cuisine is multicultural at its
Global apparel retailer UNIQLO announces the launch of the UNIQLO and Cecilie Bahnsen 2026 Fall/Winter collection starting November 27th. Based on the concept of “Wandering Together”, the collection centers on soft fleece and cold weather accessories inspired by winter strolls through the countryside. The combination of Cecilie Bahnsen’s modern femininity and playful silhouettes, with UNIQLO’s premium materials and functionality, are
For the longest time, culinary schools in the Philippines taught students the techniques of French cooking. This, according to Chef Francis Lacson, was the gold standard, noting the mores of his early days in the culinary world. It’s vastly different today in 2026, where some Filipino food items – the viral ube and sisig – have reached the global ubiquity
Street parties in Poblacion, immersive club nights in BGC, and playful gatherings farther south: a selection of places to spend October 30–31. MAKATI: THE CITY AFTER DARK THE ODY-Z Halloween Street Party — Z Hostel and Vine Building October 30 | Poblacion, Makati Z Hostel and the neighboring Vine Building take the party outdoors with music, street food and
Celebrity weddings have been in the public eye for decades with iconic couples gracing the pages of magazines — looking their happiest and wearing their best. Aside from the guest list, the venue, and maybe the speeches, what the couple wears has been looked at, praised, criticized, and remembered for years. Some of the most iconic brides include Grace Kelly,
How does a brand find its niche in the cut throat beauty industry? Major global brands easily make up 500-1000 of the competition. Zone into regional brands and the number increases to 3000-8000. In the Philippines itself, there are 100-200 established local brands, and a total of 13,700 licensed cosmetic establishments nationwide. Despite being new in the game, the CEOs
