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Thoughtful gifts for the one who finds joy in the kitchen

Some people light up the moment they step into a kitchen. It’s where they unwind,…

The worst they could do is be relatable this Christmas

From fleets of sports cars to lavish weekend getaways, Filipino social media users scoured the…

How you can avoid holiday weight gain

The holiday season is filled with comfort food, joyful gatherings, and plenty of reasons to…

To tip or not to tip

The check comes in a little black leather sleeve. Everything looks right: the orders are…

Queso de bola: The symbol of a Filipino Christmas

Wrapped in bright red wax and shaped into a perfect sphere, queso de bola is…

Traveling for a concert? Here’s all you need to know

It’s no secret that the Philippines has been consistently skipped for concerts. While the country…

Not losing hope on Philippine cinema

For decades, Philippine cinema has relied on a traditional, cinema-centric model, and if box-office returns…

40 years of Filipino beauty: The trends and ideals that shaped us

Filipino beauty has never existed in isolation. It has shifted and reshaped itself in response…

Carrying the torch, in Mexican food and flavor 

The Ruízes are guardians of flavor and protectors of tradition. I first had a taste…

The traditional pagtawas as a therapeutic tool

Pagtawas, or pagtatawas, is a divinatory practice used by folk healers across the country. Traditionally,…