Lifestyle & Features

On Thursday President Aquino will take his bow and exit the political stage to allow his successor Rodrigo Duterte to enter and take his place under the blinding lights that are trained on him as his audience, the Filipino people, wait for him to act. 

By Himaya Perez  Call it the Philippines’s definitive beach party. 

Thirteen years ago we were introduced to Dory, the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish in the extraordinary underwater world of Finding Nemo. Now the lovable character embarks on an exciting journey to reunite with her family in that movie’s much-anticipated sequel, Finding Dory.

The renowned French designer Coco Chanel once said that fashion is not something that exists in dresses alone. The sky, the streets, ideas, ways of life, and even events all constitute fashion. If one believes that in this age of wearable technology, then even the choice of gadgets and its accessories constitute fashion. 

When we were growing up, we always had that one person we looked up to, one who was—is—greater than the fictional characters we admired. He may not wear a cape, but he sure is our favorite superhero: Dad. On Father’s Day, honor him with a feast that’s just as great as he is, one that’s packed with treats fit for …

Anything made with chocolate has a special place in the hearts of sweets-loving Filipinos. If you are one of them, let us ask you: when was the last time you actually indulged in a heavenly cake made with multiple layers of chocolate? 

By Filane Mikee Cervantes / Philippines News Agency In an effort to promote products made in Taiwan and give Southeast Asians, and Filipinos in particular, a fresh impression of the island-nation, the “Wow! Taiwan Selects Pop-up Store” exhibition began its tour of the region by opening at the Glorietta mall in Makati City last week. 

After showing his latest works at the Love the Earth, Heal the Spirit exhibit at the Hiraya Gallery in Manila in February, respected artist Fernando C. Modesto returns with the second part of that show at the new Hiraya Gallery at the Lobby Lounge Luxe on the mezzanine of the Makati Shangri-La Manila on June 1. 

To celebrate Filipino culture and heritage in June, top luxury hotel Makati Shangri-La, Manila is inviting guests to experience the exquisite pampering offered by “The Grand Getaway: La Filipiniana” vacation package. 

By Azer N. Parrocha / Philippines News Agency Regional heirloom recipes may not be as popular as current food trends, but they continue to exist, thanks to a group of Cavite province-based chefs called the “Culinary Generals.”