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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 —…

Belmont Hotel Manila serves up Kapampangan heritage with ‘Pamana’

By Simpol.ph

April 14, 2025

Belmont Hotel Manila proudly serves up Kapampangan heritage with ‘Pamana’, offering an authentic culinary experience. Belmont Hotel Manila has launched Pamana, a weekend buffet highlighting…

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…

Mocha Mousse and more: The colors leading 2025 fashion

By Dong Omaga-Diaz

April 14, 2025

Mocha Mousse and more: The colors leading 2025 fashion are expected to set new trends and redefine style paradigms as we look forward to the…

Sacramental wine, science

By Mikaela Kristina Acido-Muega

April 13, 2025

Exploring the intersection of sacramental wine and science provides fascinating insights into both ancient traditions and modern research. As a Catholic who studies science, I’ve…

PISA preparation reinforcement: The surprise of values education

By Michael Arthus Muega, Ph.D.

April 12, 2025

Where can you find a school with a foolproof formula for producing morally good persons? Nowhere. But can that kind of learning environment exist? Yes.…