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From Aromatics to Emotion: Understanding the Theory of Guisa

By Tatung Sarthou

May 16, 2025

One of the simplest expressions of the theory of guisa—the foundational Filipino sauté—is also a breakfast classic: sinangag, or garlic fried rice. Back in the…

Fish Fillet with Tausi Sauce Recipe

By Simpol

May 16, 2025

When you need something quick, flavorful, and satisfying, this Fish Fillet with Tausi Sauce is a Simpol go-to. It starts with golden, crisp fish fillets,…

Starting a Food Brand: What It Really Takes to Succeed in the Filipino Food Industry

By Liza Hernandez-Morales

May 16, 2025

Many dream of working in the food industry—drawn by the aroma of freshly baked bread, the sizzle of garlic in hot oil, and the joy…

Olympic: The Unsung Sister of the Titanic

By Kristian Pras Asadon

May 16, 2025

The Titanic is arguably the most famous ship in history. Immortalized in films, books, and documentaries, her name is synonymous with maritime tragedy. Most remember…

Portrait of Sebastian Ice cream founder, Ian Carandang

The Scoop That Started It All: Ian Carandang and the Flavor of Risk

By Tatung Sarthou

May 16, 2025

Ian Carandang never set out to be one of the country’s most fearless ice cream makers. He just wanted better dessert. “All you had was…

“I Am The Emperor Of The United States”

By Kristian Pras Asadon

May 15, 2025

In the 1870s, a sharp economic downturn caused rising unemployment across the United States. This fueled the spread of anti-Chinese sentiment throughout the American West.…

Once a lively home in the 1960s, now a beloved restaurant—Azadore in Quezon City.

Celebrations Live On at Azadore, a Quezon City Home Turned Restaurant

By Simpol

May 15, 2025

Once the site of lively gatherings in the 1960s, the house that now hosts Azadore lives on as a place of celebration—reborn as a Spanish-American…

Lengua Estofada Recipe

By Simpol

May 15, 2025

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A promotional still from the TV series "Severance," showing Mark Scout (played by Adam Scott) sitting alone at his sterile, green office cubicle in Lumon Industries. The cold fluorescent lighting and uniform space reflect the eerie disconnection between work and personal life. His vacant expression hints at the emotional cost of separating memory and identity—capturing the essence of what Severance taught me about the fragile boundaries of selfhood in the modern workplace.

Severance: What a Sci-Fi Series Taught Me About the Human Self

By Richard Jonathan O. Taduran, Ph.D.

May 15, 2025

I had a bit of free time, so I did what any tired academic might do when the to-do list finally quiets down: I binge-watched…

Hinolan’s Barquillos IloiloBarquillos since 1951. A quiet landmark of Ilonggo sweetness and tradition.

Secrets We Refuse to Keep: That Green House in Jaro

By Natalie U. Lim

May 14, 2025

Blink and you might miss it. Just a green wall and a hand-painted sign that reads “Char’s,” with “Hinolan Barquillos” scrawled underneath—no neon lights, no…

Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

By Simpol

May 14, 2025

Our favorite Chinese restaurant classic, now made Simpol so you can try to cook this delicious Sweet and Sour Pork recipe at home. You will…

Red Lantern Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Elevated Chinese Cuisine and Cultural Shows

By Simpol

May 14, 2025

Red Lantern at Solaire Resort North turns one this May—and it’s celebrating in style. Guests can now enjoy a bold elevated menu alongside live cultural…

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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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From Aromatics to Emotion: Understanding the Theory of Guisa

Fish Fillet with Tausi Sauce Recipe

Starting a Food Brand: What It Really Takes to Succeed in the Filipino Food Industry

Olympic: The Unsung Sister of the Titanic

The Scoop That Started It All: Ian Carandang and the Flavor of Risk

“I Am The Emperor Of The United States”

Celebrations Live On at Azadore, a Quezon City Home Turned Restaurant

Lengua Estofada Recipe

Severance: What a Sci-Fi Series Taught Me About the Human Self

Secrets We Refuse to Keep: That Green House in Jaro

Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

Red Lantern Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Elevated Chinese Cuisine and Cultural Shows

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