February 21, 2016 | Lifestyle.INQ

Pia Wurtzbach on presidential debates: No joke, just like Miss Universe Q&A

Even the most beautiful woman in the world, the universe rather, is hooked on watching the first presidential debate in 24 years.

Thailand plans to draw solo travelers to communities

The Thai Ecotourism and Adventure Travel Association (TEATA) is planning activities to encourage solo tourists and young travellers to visit local communities.

LOOK: Messengers of early spring

Plum trees bloom at Kairakuen, regarded as one of Japan’s three finest gardens, on the first day of a plum festival in Mito on Saturday. Visitors saw about 3,000 trees that were halfway to full bloom — harbingers of an early spring. According to the park’s information center, many of the flowers will be at full bloom from late this month to early March, though the festival continues until the end of March.

Cacao production on remote island finally yields Tokyo chocolate

Chocolates made from cacao cultivated in the village of Ogasawara on Hahajima island, a remote part of Tokyo, were unveiled earlier this month after difficulties were overcome in growing the crops. A launch party was held on Feb. 9 in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.

WATCH: Rachelle Ann Go slays ‘One Day More’ with ‘Les Misérables’ cast

“Les Misérables,” Boublil & Schönberg’s spectacular musical, is expected to deliver a memorable experience to Filipino theater goers as it opens on March 11 at The Theatre at Solaire.

Lock of John Lennon’s hair fetches $35,000 at auction

DALLAS, United States — A lock of John Lennon’s hair that was snipped as he prepared for a film role has sold for $35,000.

Comic relief

Stand-up comedy Pinoy style has been flourishing for quite a long time, gauging by the number of comedy bars and lounges that have sprouted around the metro.

Edsa as the best metaphor for the Filipino

There is a parlor game we used to play in Hong Kong, using the qualities of objects, nature, the seasons, and even music, to pinpoint an individual within a group.

Repent, Manny, give up your senatorial bid

MANTRA for the week: “My positivity always gives birth to its own kind.”

Bishops to voters: Voting for the lesser evil is still voting for evil

The Jan. 31, 2016, pastoral letter of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), titled “Being Eucharistic in Life and Deeds,” urges Catholics to put their devotion to the Holy Eucharist in action through correct conduct in the coming elections.