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Seven years later, love still wins for the Married Marias

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz In 2013, Maria Cecilia ‘Ces’ Gahuman and Maria Carla Antonio made history, when Ces became the first Filipina to be granted a fiancée visa (K1) to the US. Today, the two Marias are living the life they’ve always dreamt of as a legally married…

Almost like butter, but healthier

Marketed as a suitable food alternative for vegans, gourmands and the lactose-intolerant, this butter substitute is also touted to have all the goodness and creaminess of the real thing. Even a disruption as dire as the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it countless positive changes in our lives. Apart from…

Hyun Bin & Son Ye-jin: Will they team up in Smart’s newest ‘pa-kilig’?

Adding fuel to fans’ speculations are the teaser’s graphics: “This Valentine’s Day, get K-kilig all over again.” By Alex Y. Vergara After starring in their respective ads for Smart last year, reel- and real-life sweethearts Hyun Bin and Son Ye-Jin seemed poise to team up in the telco giant’s latest…

The warmth of authentic Filipino home cooking in nippy Tagaytay

If you’re into home-style Filipino cooking amidst a cozy, family-friendly ambiance, then this restaurant is probably for you. Since its opening in 2012, Tia Belle’s Tagaytay has become one of the more popular restaurant-destinations in the area, offering mostly Metro Manilans on a weekend break with an authentic Filipino food…

Sweets for my sweet

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, look no further as foodpanda shops offer well-thought-out gifts for all your loved ones. Check out the perfect gifts you can get within 30 minutes or less: Human Nature Human Nature Hand Foot Salve An easy way to create an excellent Valentine's ambiance…

How to take the Metal Ox by the horns

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz After a year that had many of us scampering like mice, would the “Year of the Metal Ox” prove any better? “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” This line, according to Feng Shui consultant and crystal jeweler Paul Tan Caoili, is one that might be wise…

Rediscover magic of Valentine’s with these romantic dinner date options

Whether dining in or on a private rendezvous at home, you can now savor a delectable Valentine’s Day meal with a loved one, as Discovery Hotels and Resorts invite couples, families and friends to express their love while celebrating this romantic time. Through she stars Breathtaking views always impress a…

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Kee Wah Bakery

From its authentic, best-tasting pastries that originated in Hong Kong, Kee Wah Bakery brings an impressive lineup of Lunar New Year offerings with its iconic and festive flavors, allowing everyone to welcome the Year of the Ox on a sweet note. The heritage brand in Hong Kong known for its…

Celebrate Chinese New Year with courage and a ‘King’

Now, who wouldn’t need a little bit of liquid courage after that rat of a year? In 1263, Colin of Kintail of Clan McKenzie courageously stepped in to save King Alexander III of Scotland from being attacked by a raging stag during a hunting trip. Such legendary showcase of heroism…

Making Valentine’s season more meaningful through the five languages of love

And these love languages gain more resonance as we think of new ways to ignite romance and be there for our loved ones—even if we’re sometimes physically far apart—in the new normal. How many ways can you say “I love you?” The answer is perhaps as diverse as the stars…