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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
Lookbook
A stand-out Halloween costume doesn’t have to mean a last-minute shopping spree. Sometimes, all it takes is a little inspiration from the big screen and a fresh look at what’s already hanging in your closet. Think statement pieces, signature accessories, and a little creative styling to bring your favorite characters to life. From cult-film icons to characters with wardrobes worth
Taste
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
Travel
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
Weddings
On September 8, Santuario de San Jose in Mandaluyong City became the setting for one of the most meaningful days in the lives of Congressman Brian Poe Llamanzares and Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Atty. Margarita “Marge” Gutierrez. Surrounded by family, friends, and the people closest to them, Brian and Marge stood before the altar and made a promise for
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Every November 1 and 2, Filipino families gather to commemorate All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. While white flowers traditionally symbolize remembrance, I love the idea of choosing blooms that reflect someone’s favorite colors or personality. After all, honoring their memory can also mean celebrating the life they lived. Here are four floral finds I recommend, each offering something
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