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Portrait of Tim alongside screenshots of his @Timdrinkscoffee Instagram feed, showcasing Philippine specialty coffee storytelling and origin-based content.

Timdrinkscoffee: How Tim Is Brewing Philippine Specialty Coffee Culture

By Simpol

July 4, 2025

In a world chasing viral trends and 10-second dopamine hits, one feed makes you stop scrolling—and start breathing. No flashy text overlays. No latte art…

“Chef Ronald Villavelez at the open kitchen of Sialo, his Cebu-based fine dining restaurant reimagining heritage cuisine in Cebu.”

The Art of Becoming: Chef Ronald Villavelez and the Poetry of Cebuano Cuisine

By Tatung Sarthou

July 2, 2025

Chef Ronald Villavelez didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a chef. He wasn’t the type to hover over the family stove or daydream about restaurant…

Same sex marriage Philippines couple Jacky and Bjay showing rings beside Rev. CJ Agbayani at LGBTS Christian Church, celebrating queer love and chosen commitment despite lack of legal recognition.

Same-Sex Marriage in the Philippines: A Wedding, A Blessing, and the Fight to Be Seen

By Simpol Editorial Team with Hanz Daniel Cortez

June 30, 2025

In a country where same sex marriage is not yet legally recognized, queer couples like Bjay and Jacky are creating their own sacred spaces—outside courtrooms,…

Filipino Tablea Chocolate: How One Woman in Iloilo Is Reviving a Heritage Tradition

By Natalie U. Lim

June 28, 2025

Before I fell in love with tablea, I avoided chocolate like it was medicine. Growing up Tsinoy, I favored dikiam, kiamoy, and peanuts over anything…

Ramon “Chin-Chin” Uy Jr., a pioneer of the Negros organic farming movement and a champion of regenerative agriculture.

How Chin-Chin Uy Reimagined Farming and Sparked a Movement in Negros

By Tatung Sarthou

June 27, 2025

In the heart of the Negros organic farming movement, Ramon “Chin-Chin” Uy Jr. is rewriting the story of how food is grown in the Philippines.…

The Interior Perspective of Ivy Almario

By Tatung Sarthou

June 27, 2025

The late morning light spills into her space—part sanctuary, part sketchpad of a beautifully composed life. It’s the kind of calm, refined atmosphere that defines…

Walking the Soul of the City: Ivan Man Dy and 20 Years of Manila Heritage Walks

By Tatung Sarthou

June 26, 2025

For two decades, Ivan Man Dy’s Manila walking tours have helped Filipinos reclaim their identity—one historic street at a time. In the early 2000s, Ivan…

Portrait of Chef Jonas Ng, a Benguet vegetable farm, and a plated dish made from local sustainable produce—showcasing purpose-led Filipino cooking.

Purpose, People and Plate: Chef Jonas Ng on Cooking Without Borders

By Tatung Sarthou

June 19, 2025

“Comfort food means food that brings you back—not just to a place, but to a feeling.” …

Carmina Villarroel walks into her surprise wedding to Zoren Legaspi, a moment made unforgettable with flawless catering by Juan Carlo.

Staging the Unforgettable: The Story Behind Juan Carlo the Caterer

By Tatung Sarthou

June 19, 2025

A Secret Wedding, Pulled Off in Plain Sight The bride thought she was shooting a commercial. In reality, it was her wedding day. With cameras…

Chef Jackie Ang Po: Found Her Sweet Spot—In the Kitchen and at Home

By Simpol

June 18, 2025

Chef Jackie Ang Po debuts at Simpol today, bringing with her a career built on craft, character, and an unbeatable sense of humor. “At…

Nicole Laurel Asensio seated in Café Carlyle, dressed in performance attire, poised and contemplative before her residency debut in Hong Kong, June 2025.

Nicole Laurel Asensio’s Café Carlyle Residency: A Jazz Dream, 18 Years in the Making

By Gilbert Kim Sancha

June 16, 2025

After nearly two decades on stage, Nicole Laurel Asensio is stepping into a global spotlight. From June 18 to July 12, she will perform a…

With fists up and a grin to match, Filipino chef Francés Tariga strikes a confident pose—bringing the same bold energy she’s known for at Tadhana, where dishes like adobo tell her story, one plate at a time.

From Manila to MICHELIN: How Filipina Chef Francés Tariga is Changing the Game in New York

By Tatung Sarthou

June 16, 2025

She’s got game. Francés Tariga is a Filipino chef in New York redefining what it means to cook with soul, grit, and ambition. From Sampaloc,…

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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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