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Szechuan with Soul: A Paradise Dynasty Love Affair

By Spanky Hizon Enriquez

July 2, 2025

For fans of Chinese cuisine, a good Szechuan chicken dish means one thing: fire. But it’s not just about heat—it’s about flavor that buzzes. The…

Lotto 6/42 ticket being checked against winning numbers, capturing the life-changing moment of a ₱102 million jackpot win.

The ₱102 Million Moment: Luck, Life, and Lessons from a Lotto Win

By Simpol

July 2, 2025

A routine bet. A life-changing win. In a quiet barangay in Talisay City, Cebu, a man placed his usual bet on the lotto. He chose…

Japanese wagyu hamburg steak set with rice, soup, broccoli, pickled radish with bonito, and onsen egg.

Filipinos Have Always Loved Burger Steak. Niku Niku Oh!! Kome Takes It to Gourmet Levels

By Simpol

July 2, 2025

You smell it before you see it—an unmistakable aroma of beef sizzling on hot steel, signaling the arrival of Japanese hamburger steak in Manila. Step…

Illustration of a human silhouette with circuitry patterns representing artificial intelligence, set against a sunset cityscape—symbolizing the rise of AI in the Philippines and the beginning of the Intelligence Age.

Ready or Not, the Intelligence Age Is Here

By Richard Jonathan O. Taduran, Ph.D.

June 28, 2025

Most people still think of artificial intelligence as just smarter search engines or more personalized social feeds. But what’s unfolding is far more profound. We’re…

Dry-aged and deeply marbled, the signature steak at Lobby 385 is finished tableside on a hot stone—bringing fire, flavor, and a touch of drama to every bite.

Lobby 385 Didn’t Go as Planned. That’s Exactly Why It Works.

By Tatung Sarthou

June 27, 2025

It didn’t go as planned—and that may be the best thing that ever happened. Lobby 385 started as a straightforward steakhouse idea. But through creative…

Teena Barretto wedding planner at work, known for global weddings with heart-centered storytelling

Teena Barretto: The Dream Weavers Behind the Scenes

By Simpol

June 19, 2025

“You’re not planning a party. You’re carrying a dream.” — Teena Barretto The Moment Everything Went Dark The lights went out just as the…

Sunlight illuminating the Cagayan de Oro business district skyline, showcasing traditional energy infrastructure as the city moves toward solar energy in the Philippines.

How the Sun Is Quietly Powering a Filipino Revolution—From Mindanao’s Hubs to Manila’s Skyscrapers

By Gelo Lopez

June 19, 2025

Cagayan de Oro: The City of Golden Friendship Meets an Energy Challenge Cagayan de Oro, the “City of Golden Friendship,” stands as a vibrant gateway…

Assorted foraged mushrooms in Sagada laid out on a flat surface, showcasing the diversity of wild fungi collected during a forest foray — a visual glimpse into sustainable foraging practices in the Cordillera region.

Damayan: What Mushrooms Teach Us About Feeding a Nation

By Waya Araos-Wijangco

June 19, 2025

Chef Waya Araos‑Wijangco ventured into the misty forests of Sagada in search of wild mushrooms—and returned with more than ingredients. Each harvest revealed a story…

From journalist to chef and author, I’ve come full circle. Simpol is the space I’ve long dreamed of—a platform not just for my stories, but for all of us who have something worth sharing.

It’s Time to Come Home—to Simpol

By Chef Tatung, Editor-in-Chief, Simpol

June 19, 2025

A few months ago, I stepped back from my role as Simpol’s main host—not to walk away, but to reflect on transforming Simpol into digital…

A Slice of Italy in San Juan: Inside Francesco’s Kitchen

By Tatung Sarthou

June 14, 2025

The moment pizza dough hits the oven’s scorching stone floor at Francesco’s, an Italian restaurant in San Juan, it blisters and puffs. The airy lift…

Front view of the Department of Health main building in Manila, Philippines, where the DOH has launched its free mental health medicines program for patients with valid prescriptions.

Help, Finally Within Reach: Free Mental Health Meds Now Offered in Metro Manila

By Simpol

June 13, 2025

The Department of Health is now providing free mental health medicines, including key psychiatric treatments like escitalopram, lithium, and paliperidone, at select public hospitals to…

A life lived online: From work to weekend rest, the Filipino routine is now shaped by data—reflecting a quiet but profound shift in how we connect, create, and carry on.

When Life Moves Online: How Data Became Essential for Filipinos

By Simpol

June 12, 2025

Filipinos aren’t just online—they’re living online. From weekend marathons on Netflix to daily check-ins on GCash and Messenger, data now shapes how people work, unwind,…

Content creator Euleen Castro (@euleencastro) during her now-viral critique of a café in Iloilo — a post that sparked city-wide backlash and a national conversation on the ethics of food reviews. honest review lang

When “Honest Review Lang” Becomes Harmful: The Real Cost of Viral Food Criticism

By Tatung Sarthou

May 30, 2025

There is a shadow hanging over the social media food…

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Szechuan with Soul: A Paradise Dynasty Love Affair

The ₱102 Million Moment: Luck, Life, and Lessons from a Lotto Win

Filipinos Have Always Loved Burger Steak. Niku Niku Oh!! Kome Takes It to Gourmet Levels

Ready or Not, the Intelligence Age Is Here

Lobby 385 Didn’t Go as Planned. That’s Exactly Why It Works.

Teena Barretto: The Dream Weavers Behind the Scenes

How the Sun Is Quietly Powering a Filipino Revolution—From Mindanao’s Hubs to Manila’s Skyscrapers

Damayan: What Mushrooms Teach Us About Feeding a Nation

It’s Time to Come Home—to Simpol

A Slice of Italy in San Juan: Inside Francesco’s Kitchen

Help, Finally Within Reach: Free Mental Health Meds Now Offered in Metro Manila

When Life Moves Online: How Data Became Essential for Filipinos

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