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Filipino fare meets French flavors

By Liza Hernandez-Morales

April 22, 2025

Philippine cuisine is shaped by a medley of cultural influences — Chinese, Spanish, American, and Indo-Malay, among others. But one globally acclaimed cuisine appears to…

Flavor comes before fame

By Edison Joseph Gonzales

April 22, 2025

At Conrad China Blue, renowned Chef Jereme Leung creates an exceptional dining experience with his innovative culinary skills. Chef Jereme Leung returned to Conrad Manila’s…

There can only be one Nora Aunor

By Kim Sancha, Binge Section Editor

April 17, 2025

Nora Aunor, the revered actress and recording artist hailed as the “Grand Dame of Philippine Cinema” by The Hollywood Reporter, died Wednesday night, April 16,…

Charles Joughin: Titanic’s heroic baker

By Kristian Pras Asadon

April 15, 2025

On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic — the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of its time — struck an iceberg and sank into…

The global struggle against hunger, poverty

By Prof. Jared P. Manalastas

April 2, 2025

The global struggle against hunger and poverty remains one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Health and nutrition are global issues that significantly…

Women who reshape thought and their quiet power in philosophy, education

By Edison Joseph Gonzales

April 2, 2025

Exploring the impact of women who reshape thought and their quiet power in philosophy and education unveils a rich tapestry of influence and innovation. Their…

Student-columnist to engineer ideas into words at Simpol.ph

By Simpol.ph

March 29, 2025

Mikaela Kristina “Mika” Acido Muega has long balanced two worlds — one governed by logic, formulas and precision, the other by creativity, storytelling and boundless…

Simpol.ph welcomes new columnist to inspire educators

By Simpol.ph

March 28, 2025

Maricris Bandiola Acido, Ph.D., a professor of history and philosophy of education and values education at the University of the Philippines College of Education, is…

The cost of chasing dreams

By Hanz Cortez

March 23, 2025

Embarking on the journey to achieve our deepest aspirations often comes with significant sacrifices and investments. Many people underestimate the cost of chasing dreams and…

Mother Doreen

By Danton Remoto

March 23, 2025

I was living in Malaysia when The New York Times published a full-page tribute to the late Doreen G. Fernandez, recognizing her as one of…

Rolling with the ‘Lumpia Queen’ Abi Marquez:

By Edison Joseph Gonzales

March 22, 2025

Join us as we delve into the fascinating journey of Abi Marquez, famously known as the 'Lumpia Queen'. Rolling with the ‘Lumpia Queen’ Abi Marquez…

‘Vantage Point’ columnist to challenge you to rethink what you know

By Simpol.ph

March 20, 2025

Simpol.ph, the top integrated media community in the Philippines and abroad, officially welcomes Prof. Jared P. Manalastas as one of its columnists. Manalastas, whose “Vantage…

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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Filipino fare meets French flavors

Flavor comes before fame

There can only be one Nora Aunor

Charles Joughin: Titanic’s heroic baker

The global struggle against hunger, poverty

Women who reshape thought and their quiet power in philosophy, education

Student-columnist to engineer ideas into words at Simpol.ph

Simpol.ph welcomes new columnist to inspire educators

The cost of chasing dreams

Mother Doreen

Rolling with the ‘Lumpia Queen’ Abi Marquez:

‘Vantage Point’ columnist to challenge you to rethink what you know

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