Intramuros

Cradles of faith and motherhood

“Artist on a Mission” Kristine Lim recently launched her third art installation in Intramuros. Titled “Ugoy,” the visual and audio exhibit features 18 cradle nests at the Fort Santiago grounds. It is open to the public during the entire month of May. Visual artist Kristine Lim recently paid tribute to…

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Ferry, very good: Time to Cruise to Old Manila via Pasig River

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz  After languishing for decades due to unsustainable practices and pollution, the Pasig River and Escolta are on the rise as a potential “coosome twosome” for tourists and everyday travelers alike. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat recently invited members of the media and some VIP…

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Anthology Festival 2020 is set to take place in Intramuros

The historic Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila, will once again host the Anthology Architecture and Design Festival, happening on February 7 to 9. Now on its 5th edition, the event will carry the theme "Think Architecture," as curated by William Ti, Jr. Principal Architect of WTA Architecture and Design Studio.…

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The house of spirits

Nearly 40 years after the idea was first hatched, Destileria Limtuaco Museum is now open. Housed in a two-story Spanish-era bahay na bato, it celebrates a clan's 165-year-old legacy while, hopefully, instilling pride among Filipinos, especially Millennials. By Alex Y. Vergara What started out as a dream project by the…

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Philippine pride on a plate: Where to eat on Independence Day

There's no better way to celebrate the ultimate Filipino holiday in a distinctively Filipino way - to eat, drink and be merry! Check out PeopleAsia's Filipino restaurant picks whose stories, flavors and ambience are the perfect backdrop for Independence Day celebrations.  Savouring the Past: XO 46 Seeing as how so much of the country’s…

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