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Building a new city: Haussmann’s renovation of Paris

By Kristian Pras Asadon

April 22, 2025

Paris — the capital of France and the heart of its cultural and political life — has undergone numerous transformations throughout the centuries. Each change…

Timeless lessons from beloved ‘Lolo Kiko’

By Xave Hiraya

April 21, 2025

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope and the first from the Americas, made history with his papacy marked by humility, inclusivity, and a deep concern…

Unforgettable shorts

By Hanz Cortez

April 20, 2025

When you think back to your earliest memories of short films, what comes to mind? These concise and powerful stories often leave a lasting impression.…

The flipside of selfless sacrifice

By Michael Arthus Muega, Ph.D.

April 19, 2025

Of the many themes associated with the Lenten season, it’s self-sacrifice that stands out the most, owing to the extreme difficulty — it must be…

Cebuano chef leads new flavorful halal experience at Savoy Hotel Boracay

By Edison Joseph Gonzales

April 19, 2025

An exciting culinary journey awaits as a Cebuano chef leads a new flavorful halal experience at Savoy Hotel Boracay. At Savoy Hotel Boracay, a sleek…

A quietude that leads us into hearing more

By Maricris B. Acido-Muega, Ph.D.

April 19, 2025

After months of noise and chaos, we come into this season of quietude. Everything seems to halt: work is stopped and some activities are put…

The sweet rituals of Holy Week in Cebu

By Tatung Sarthou

April 18, 2025

One of the highlights of Holy Week in Cebu is the traditional food, like the popular Benignit of Cebu, which is uniquely enjoyed during this…

Kakanin: Memory, Ritual, and the Sweetness of Being Filipino

By Ige Ramos

April 17, 2025

The word kakanin carries a gentle warmth—a sweetness that evokes both the earth and the hearth. For many Filipinos, especially those raised in the provinces,…

Filipino cuisine’s growth in the US threatened by trade, immigration policy changes

By Tatung Sarthou

April 17, 2025

Filipino cuisine's growth in the US is currently facing challenges due to trade and immigration policy changes. These changes could impact the availability and diversity…

The ‘Simpol’ secret: Maggi Ginisahog in every dish

By Simpol.ph

April 17, 2025

Chef Tatung Sarthou recently showed that great cooking doesn’t have to be complicated during a Simpol.ph livestream that elevated everyday ulam into something special —…

Saving spaces that keep Filipino food alive

By Waya Araos-Wijangco

April 14, 2025

In today’s rapidly globalizing world, saving spaces that keep Filipino food alive is essential for preserving cultural heritage. I arrived in Singapore with an empty…