More than 500 years after Europeans sailed across previously unexplored oceans and set foot on what is now the Philippines, Filipinos now have the chance to explore and acquaint themselves with Europe without ever setting foot there through Layag: European Classics in Filipino, the first anthology of its kind that gathers the Filipino translations of 14 short-story classics from 11 …
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UST, UnionBank unveil ‘Semper Lumina’ collection of rare publications, photos
In an effort to share with the world the priceless collections that have “nourished the minds of countless generations of Filipino students,” the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and UnionBank of the Philippines unveiled the school’s massive, multivolume catalogues of rare books and periodicals at the Edsa Shangri-La hotel in Mandaluyong City on May 5.
Read More »Get cool this summer with Shangri-La Plaza’s ‘Arctic Explorer’
Did you ever think it was possible to visit the Arctic and interact with a polar bear without leaving the country? Well, Shangri-La Plaza is making that true this summer as it offers its “broadcast augmented reality” experience at the mall’s East Atrium from May 6 to June 4.
Read More »National Artist Legaspi’s ‘Lying in State’ at the CCP
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is celebrating the birth centenary of the late National Artist for Visual Arts Cesar F. Legaspi with the exhibit Lying in State, which opened on April 2—his birthday—and is part of the yearlong “100 Years of Cesar Legaspi” series of events celebrating his life and works.
Read More »Go ‘glamping’ in the city at Bonifacio High Street
This weekend, Bonifacio High Street (BHS) Park will turn into one huge “glamping” site with numerous fun-filled activities for everyone.
Read More »Travel in style this summer with Eye Society, Star Cruises
Buy a pair of stylish designer sunglasses from Eye Society this summer and you might just be wearing them on a free trip aboard Star Cruises’ luxury cruise liner SuperStar Virgo.
Read More »Perfect for prayer and play: Five underrated Holy Week destinations
After Christmas, the most awaited season for Filipinos is Lent. Many use this time, particularly Holy Week, to escape their distress and stress over life in Metro Manila and other major cities and seek the promised comfort and freedom of the provinces. Indeed, Holy Week is the perfect time to rest and reflect, one that combines solemn religious observance and …
Read More »Pinoy Book Stop Tour 2017 to include more bookstores, libraries, museums
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) will again hold its annual Pinoy Book Stop Tour on April 7 and 8 that will feature independent and campus-based bookstores within and south of Metro Manila, as well as community and university libraries and book museums.
Read More »Delimondo unveils store’s new appearance
Delimondo Food Specialties Inc., maker of the very popular Delimondo corned beef, recently unveiled the Delimondo Store and Café’s new and refined appearance at the Jaka Center in Makati City.
Read More »Healthy sex life boosts married workers’ job satisfaction—study
San Francisco—University researchers in the United States found that maintaining a marriage that includes satisfying sex will help employees stay happy and engaged in their work, which benefits the employers and organizations they work for.
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