The rush to book travel vacations – dubbed “revenge travel” – became clearly evident during the recent summer months with the easing of travel restrictions after months of local and national lockdown.  This unfulfilled desire to travel may be quenched by the upcoming grand travel and tour expo, happening on June 24 to 26, 2022, with the Philippine Travel Agencies …

Everyone was excited if not more than proud of Nora Aunor to have finally received this season her prestigious plum from the Order of National Artists Award which was denied to her not once but thrice. The recognition is for her enormous contributions to film and broadcast arts in the Philippines.  Not only her fellow artists from the film community but …

The visual arts community in the country is raising hoots about the conspicuous absence of the Order of National Artists for Visual Arts in 2022. Generally, there are painters, installation artists, artisans, etc. who are disappointed with the non-nomination and non-proclamation of any visual artist in the honor roll. Will their gripes just be relegated to the dustbin and backseat …

Transman actor Ice Seguerra didn’t mince words when she spoke about the delay of the signing into law of same-sex marriage which is languishing in the four walls of the Philippine Senate. “At least in the House of Representatives, the bill is already passed. I don’t know about the senators. It seems that there are people who lobby against it,” …

Award-winning filmmaker Jose Javier Reyes’ latest screen work “Secrets,” a Viva Films’ project that has been streaming in Vivamax isn’t only a daring and thoughtful narrative about unleashing fantasies and criminal minds, it is also a series of feel-good visuals of beautiful sceneries shot in vibrant, lively imagery like picture postcards or paintings except they’re in motion. Director of Photography …

By Jesse C. Ong A tagline easily catches one’s fancy upon passing the town’s arch and it reads: “Botolan yours to discover”.  MUNICIPAL HALL PERSPECTIVE (BOTOLAN, ZAMBALES) Rightfully so, there are loads of interesting things that every visitor ought to find out about the first-class municipality, which is located south of Iba, provincial capital of Zambales and just 197 kilometers …

Limited market information and market access are two major obstacles to increased smallholder farmers’ income. According to studies, farmers in grassroot communities often lack access to profitable, value-added markets. In the absence of critical supporting functions, such as infrastructure and service provision – farmers struggle to transform their traditional subsistence farms into a feasible commercially oriented production. Buyers, on the …

The recent global health crisis impacted the lives of many but it has sparked solidarity, unity, and cooperation among Filipinos. During this trying time, we saw a full display of the spirit of bayanihan and the value of malasakit, as people stepped up to extend a helping hand to those who are in need. SM Development Corporation (SMDC) initiated various …

If you’re still thinking of what to do for Father’s Day, keep scrolling because we have answers.  Strap in cause SM Southmall’s SouthTopia will take you on a trip to the good ol’ days of fun and games with your dads – arcade games, pop collectibles, classic cards, and toys await! Mark your calendars and check out other fun activities, …

Concentrix, the single largest private employer in the country with over 100,000 staff, continues to place the highest importance on its people. In its continued attempt to do so, it has taken into consideration what matters most to its staff, including providing them the opportunity to undertake hybrid work arrangements that enable them to have a better work-life balance and …