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The Filipino Heart Behind DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island

By Gilbert Kim Sancha

September 17, 2026

What would you risk to keep the memories of your best friend? That question pulses at the core of Forgotten Island, DreamWorks Animation’s soon-to-be-released animated…

What-Ifs and Reality Checks

By Hanz Daniel Cortez

September 16, 2026

Hooking you right from the beginning, Muli: An OPM Musical gets its audience thinking of the lives they might have lived. Centered around the idea…

Hear The Young: Batang Lampara, Batang Kuwentista 2026

By Rhain Alcoriza

September 15, 2026

The young tells, as they are the narrators of the time. At this year’s Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), young Filipino storytellers from Grades 1…

Manila, I Keep Coming Back To My Manila

By Simpol

September 11, 2026

Have you ever thought about exploring your home city like a visitor? We often book long flights and travel far for unforgettable getaways. Yet, we…

Unpacking the Ber Months: Why Does Christmas Start in September in the Philippines

By Janica Gonzales

September 11, 2026

The moment September 1 arrives, something magical washes over the Philippine archipelago. While people in other parts of the world are easing into autumn or picking out Halloween costumes, Filipinos wake up to classic Christmas carols echoing across radio stations, shopping malls, and neighborhood streets. Colorful parols (our iconic star-shaped lanterns)begin lighting up window displays,…

Humanoid Robot Manufacturing Commissioned by XPENG

By Simpol

September 10, 2026

Times are becoming dystopic as it is, and XPENG is moving fast. The company is actively bridging the gap between digital software and physical machines.…

When a Simple Lunch Becomes Something More

By Tatung Sarthou

September 10, 2026

What began as a long-standing invitation from Chef Danny Khoo became an unexpected birthday lunch at City of Dreams Manila—and a chance to experience another…

An Ode To Our English Teachers — Who First Believed In Our Writing

By Rhain Alcoriza

September 9, 2026

Gone are the simple days when we celebrated essay assignments in high school. For many students, an essay task seemed easy. However, it was actually…

Pasalubong: Bringing a Piece of Your Journey Back to Your Loved Ones

By Janica Gonzales

September 9, 2026

There are a few sounds as comforting as the rustle of a crinkling plastic bag or the distinct scrape of masking tape being peeled off…

NO. 8 CHINA HOUSE

By Spanky Hizon Enriquez

September 8, 2026

The Grand Hyatt Metro Manila consistently delivers top-tier luxury. Ever since its opening, the hotel has set a high benchmark for fine dining. Guests experience…

WE RISE: PHILIPPINE FASHION TAKES FLIGHT TO KUALA LUMPUR

By Dong Omaga-Diaz

September 8, 2026

Last June, an invitation went out across our archipelago to find creators ready to step onto the world stage. Soon, applications poured in from every…

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

By Richard Jonathan O. Taduran, Ph.D.

September 7, 2026

In late August, humanoid robots gathered in Beijing to run, jump, box, play football, and perform martial arts at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games.…

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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Jok Moo: A Cozy Twist on Filipino Lugaw

By Simpol

October 17, 2026

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The Filipino Heart Behind DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island

What-Ifs and Reality Checks

Hear The Young: Batang Lampara, Batang Kuwentista 2026

Manila, I Keep Coming Back To My Manila

Unpacking the Ber Months: Why Does Christmas Start in September in the Philippines

Humanoid Robot Manufacturing Commissioned by XPENG

When a Simple Lunch Becomes Something More

An Ode To Our English Teachers — Who First Believed In Our Writing

Pasalubong: Bringing a Piece of Your Journey Back to Your Loved Ones

NO. 8 CHINA HOUSE

WE RISE: PHILIPPINE FASHION TAKES FLIGHT TO KUALA LUMPUR

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

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