Art rarely begins in the same place. For some, it starts with childhood sketches and coloring books. For others, it waits patiently through years spent building a different career. And sometimes, it emerges through a chance encounter with someone who simply believes in what you are capable of becoming. For visual artist Kimmy Mamaril also known as Keem, contemporary abstract
Your hair is your crowning glory, but why should it only look good when it can smell good, too? Hair mists are having a major moment right now, and honestly, we’re here for it. Think of them as the finishing touch before you head out the door: a few spritzes, and your hair smells fresh and ready to conquer the
Filipino desserts have never been short on personality. Familiar flavors and ingredients such as ube, coconut, pandan, mango, sticky rice, and condensed milk have long been part of the country’s sweetest traditions. Today, a new generation of pastry chefs is looking at those familiar flavors through a more refined perspective. The result is an emerging dessert culture where nostalgia meets
Not every vacation needs a week-long itinerary, an international flight, or a passport stamp. Sometimes, all you really need is a long weekend, a packed overnight bag, and a destination far enough from Metro Manila to make you forget about your inbox (but still close enough that getting there doesn’t eat up your entire trip). From wellness retreats and private
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
Before form, color, texture, and volume, there is the line. For its 18th edition, ManilART presents Where the Line Begins, a celebration of the line as the fundamental language of visual art. This year celebrates the line as the first gesture that transforms thought into image, imagination into form, and ideas into visual reality. ManilART’26 runs from October 14 to