A key Lenten program on Philippine TV, “Siete Palabras”—the communal recitation of the Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ, which are accompanied by reflections from priests and testimonies from lay people—is an experience Filipinos overseas surely miss during the Holy Week, said a Dominican priest who had directed the program for half a decade now.
This April, local and foreign tourists will have the chance to savor local delicacies and shop around for specialty products that would cost only a fraction of normal retail prices in the city.
Russian music took center stage when it graced the program of the Metro Manila Concert Orchestra (MMCO) in its recent concert with professor Josefino “Chino” Toledo conducting, and pianist Cristine Coyiuto, featured soloist.
Now on its 63rd year, the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, or Palanca Awards, has once more opened its doors to both amateur and seasoned writers.
The Perry Sevidal Ballet Summer Intensive will hold classes on April 1-June 5. The teaching system not only equips students with the right technique but also the proper attitude and discipline.
A team of chefs and managers from the famous United States (US) fast food chain In-N-Out has found a new love for Philippine food and culture during their recent visit in the country to test the local market.
Aha Chef Instructor Tom Hines shows how to prepare Beer-battered fish with tartar sauce.
She seemed like a bright young thing. Studied at Parsons, designed three bag collections while there, and snagged an internship in Vogue.
Broadsheets—not tabloids —have been having a field day trying to outdo, outsell and “out-sensationalize” each other over supposedly private matters involving money (lots of ’em!) and the heart, and starring two of the country’s most high-profile pairs: Kris Aquino and James Yap, and Sen. Chiz Escudero and Heart Evangelista.
Back in the ’80s, nightlife in Manila was centered around the Remedios Circle area. The café society crowd would enjoy dining and talking at Café Adriatico, while those who preferred drinking while listening to a DJ playing records would walk over next door to Hard Rock Café.
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