On most days, I take a bicycle ride to burn some calories and clear the cobwebs from my mind. As soon as I leave the village gate, the city assaults me with its storm and stress: a seemingly chaotic swirl of noise, traffic, crowds and diesel exhaust.
Talk about the perfect place to spend the summer and Baguio City’s cool mountain breeze readily comes to mind.
Time was when applying for a job only involved turning in a concise and well-written resumé and coming to an interview dressed appropriately. You were judged on the merits of your interview answers as well as your educational attainment and extra-curricular achievements (for first-time job seekers, at least).
It was a step towards greatness. On Aug. 10, 2013, the Philippines rejoined the ranks of the world’s basketball elite, an achievement that resonated in a nation addicted to basketball. To do so, the team, known as Gilas Pilipinas, had to overcome the team that had emerged as its nemesis in international play through the years: Korea. Bucking the odds and in front of a frenzied home crowd, Gilas did just that, winning 86-79, ensuring the team of at least a second place finish and one of three slots to the basketball World Cup in Spain in 2014.
If there is anything that distinguishes Filipino cuisine from that of our Asian neighbors, it would be the heavy influence of Spanish gastronomy. Unlike other Southeast Asian countries that have distinctly light-textured yet very spicy recipes, we have heavier meals that veer towards the salty; saucy and sweet. This is in large part due to over 300 years of Spanish colonial rule and the osmosis of Spanish flavors into our own culinary lives. Hence, our love for flavors based on chili peppers, tomato sauce, garlic and onions.
There’s another way to enjoy “authentic” Spanish food without having to bust US$2,000 on a trip to Barcelona. Led by chef Myrna Segismundo, chefs Robbie Goco, Manny Torrejon and Penk Ching went on a food tour of Spain last year to learn the flavors and cooking techniques involved in Spanish cuisine. They all came home with a piece of Spain in their hearts, and the love shows when they cook.
Dustin Andaya thinks about love and romance every single day of the year, not just on Valentine’s Day.
Is it real or an Internet hoax? Facebook posts warning of taxi drivers who drug their passengers to rob them have been circulating in the social media, and have often been dismissed as a scam.
Reporting unscrupulous cab drivers can now be done easily, online or through your mobile phone.
Just like in life, there are two kinds of people when it comes to love: the haves and the have nots. If you are celebrating Valentine’s Day with someone you love, then good for you. Chances are you probably won’t need these apps because you’ll be too busy making goo-goo eyes at your significant other, while your hands are reserved for hand-holding, not for smartphone-holding. Still, we’ve added some apps that may help you make Valentine’s Day extra sappy.
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