To celebrate its golden year and commemorate the establishment of the Katipunan this month, the Andres Bonifacio Concert Choir will present Andres Bonifacio: Ang Dakilang Anakpawis (Part II) on July 24 at 6:45 p.m., at the GSIS Theater, CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines) Complex in Pasay City.
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Palawan government earmarks P2.07B for tourism development
By Azer N. Parrocha / Philippines News Agency The provincial government of Palawan has earmarked about P2.07 billion for tourism development this year, a Department of Tourism (DOT) official said recently.
Read More »Anya Resort & Residences redefines the Tagaytay retreat
Retreats, whether personal or corporate, have always been a key reason for vacationing in Tagaytay City, Cavite province. Its cool air and greenery allow people to relax and shed the worries of city living. Anya Resort & Residences, an up-and-coming residential resort, aims to redefine the Tagaytay retreat experience through its location and ambiance.
Read More »Richmonde Hotel Ortigas showers guests with culinary treats
The rainy season is here again, but there’s no need to let it get you down. You can spice up cold and dreary days with a load of thrilling delights from Richmonde Hotel Ortigas.
Read More »‘Doctor Zhivago’ star Omar Sharif dies at 83
By Sarah El Deeb and Lee Keath / The Associated Press Cairo—In Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Omar Sharif first emerges as a speck in the distance in the shimmering desert sand. He draws closer, a black-robed figure on a trotting camel, until he finally dismounts, pulling aside his scarf to reveal his dark eyes and a disarming smile framed by his …
Read More »A prequel for the pipsqueaks
Review by Jake Coyle / The Associated Press Sidekicks rarely shine when thrust into the spotlight, but what about a few hundred of them?
Read More »SU’s ‘Ampalaya: The Musical’ to be performed at CCP
Silliman University’s (SU) Cultural Affairs Committee’s Ampalaya: The Musical is set to be staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo on July 15.
Read More »PTV-4 set for reorganization
People’s Television network (PTV-4) is gearing up for the digital broadcast revolution with a reorganization that will create an organizational structure capable of responding “to the changing realities and challenges in public communication and broadcasting,” a Malacañang official said recently.
Read More »Preparing perfect pies (Last part)
Pies, no matter how rustic they may be, are slowly coming back to the mainstream nowadays. Years ago, one would find it hard to find pies in bake- shops, and even on the product list of in-demand home bakers. Thanks to the “farm-to-table” concept that’s sprouting all over the metropolis, bakeshops and home bakers are now putting pies on their …
Read More »Don’t twist that Oreo: Cookie gets skinny, ‘sophisticated’
By Candice Choi / The Associated Press New York—Oreos are getting a skinny new look, and its maker says the new cookie is a “sophisticated” snack for grown-ups that isn’t meant to be twisted or dunked.
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