For many Filipinos, Christmas time is Homecoming-time. Even for those who remain abroad, December will always be a remembrance of our country’s unique celebrations: the same parlor games played at every Christmas party; the ube halaya and puto bumbong (native sweets) prepared by Lola (grandma); the tradition of caroler kids every night outside our doors; …
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SUNSHINE LICHAUCO DE LEON explores Manila’s art galleries. If life is art, Manila has a lot of both. But for those days when you are tired of exploring its streets or strolling through its malls, you’d be better off checking out the local art scene. There is no doubt that Filipinos are creative – and …
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The reigning Binibining Pilipinas and Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up reveals her love for learning and her experience on the global stage. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING A SMALL TOWN GIRL? Life was simple. Detached from the modern world, without internet and cable TV, I became more interested in books. Since …
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BY NYX MARTINEZ, CHINO RAMIREZ AND MARA NAVARRO In a country where it’s practically summer all year round, every night is also gimmick night. Throw in the Christmas season and it’s an all-out party. But there’s more than karaoke in this city. Here’s a list of places worth the shots. BluFrog (Silver City, Frontera Verde, …
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Island-based FREIDA DARIO gives insider knowledge of an island she has fallen in love with and now calls home. You are bound to hear Korean, Mandarin,and Russian when you visit Boracay, which incidentally has won acclaim as one of the best islands in the world. According to government tracking figures, 800,000 visitors flocked to Boracay …
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