On the first week of the year, I spotted a lot of red. Red was the holiday color from Christmas to New Year’s Eve and a lucky color for the superstitious Asians. This color does bring joy, carries fortune, and is an eye-catcher.
Asia’s Most Expensive City for Singles in 2025
Singapore is the most expensive Asian city for singles, a new report reveals. The cost of solo living there now exceeds average monthly incomes by about $200. This puts financial strain on single residents, especially young professionals and expats. The findings come from a November 2025 study by a Singapore-based moneylender. The research analyzed living costs across several Asian countries. It focused on single-person households. Key expenses included housing, utilities, transportation, and entertainment. Safety and quality of life were also…
Iloilo City Grabs the Katipunan Award at 2025 Mobility Awards
Iloilo City has made history. It is the first recipient of the prestigious Katipunan Award. This recognition was given at the 2025 Mobility Awards ceremony. This landmark achievement celebrated champions of active mobility across the Philippines. It was alongside Quezon City's designation as the Most Bike-Friendly City of the year. It highlighted significant strides in creating more sustainable, accessible, and people-centered urban environments. Representatives of the Iloilo City received the Katipunan Awards. Photo: George Buid, 2025. This year marks the…
Paper Giants Is A Celebration and Resistance
The emcee announced a segment of the festival, a stop dance for the higantes. More than fifty effigies made from papier-mâché gathered at the front of Angono Plaza. They played stop dance as a homage to a childhood game. The humor came from the emcees calling out the ousted giants. They named prominent figures like “Jose Rizal” and “Tiamzon” and even business-owned higantes. The emcee shouted, “SM Savemore, tanggal ka na!” as 10-foot-tall giants waddled with their hands on their…
Lighting the Path to Peace and Pinoy Festivity
The Embassy of Israel held an early celebration of Hanukkah. This year there are more…
A Holiday Away From Home at Savoy Hotel Manila
The holiday season is glowing at Savoy Hotel Manila. The hotel welcomes guests from across…
Alice Leaps to Life in Ballet Philippines’ Dreamy Wonderland
Ballet Philippines casts a festive spell this holiday season. The company launches its spectacular new…
Dress up in Flour Sacks
Fashion designer vision to make flour sacks to kimono style clothing A coffee conversation with the talented fashion designer, Hazel Roldan. Flour sacks sewed as clothing is nothing new but […]
Giant Lanterns parade in sparkles
The lanterns are dazzling storytellers, their incandescent canvas pulsing with messages that resonated with the Filipino soul.
Aklan Piña: From Humble Leaf to UNESCO Treasure
Imagine the delicate touch of skilled artisans extracting fibers from pineapple (piña) leaves turned into living history.
Manila's Photography Permit Fiasco: Tourists Unfazed, Locals Outraged!
Strict permit requirements spark uproar among Filipino photographers and citizens
Nomination for new National Artists is now open
Asked why Whang-Od, the renowned tattoo artist, is not a National Artist
The Most Friendliest Places for Cyclists in the Manila
Quezon City and Bonifacio High Street hailed as bicycle friendliest place in the Philippines.
Weave as therapy and outlet for the disabled children
When weaving can help the mentally challenged children asa form of therapy.