Lessons from Andi-Philmar breakup issue: Why mindful boundaries in friendships are essential

Immae Lachica 02/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Establishing mindful boundaries in friendships outside a relationship is key to maintaining trust, respect, and emotional well-being. Recently, showbiz couple Andi Eigenmann and Philmar Alipayo sparked breakup rumors after exchanging cryptic messages online.…

Remembering Valentine’s Day from when we were in school

Immae Lachica 02/07/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic dinners and grand gestures; it’s also about the sweet, innocent fun we had as teenagers in high school or young adults in college! In the Philippines, Valentine’s…

Evolution of dating: From pen pals, speed dating to pitching!

Immae Lachica 02/06/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Dating has truly evolved over time. What once started as a slow and intimate process of writing letters and becoming “penpals” has now transformed into a fast-paced digital exchange of messages. “Pen pals”—remember this term,…

‘Galentine’s Day’: Are you girlies ready for it?

Immae Lachica 02/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Love is truly in the air! Love month is on full swing with all the hearts floating around. February makes every heart skip a beat for it is known as the love month, a…

Jerry Yan on Barbie Hsu’s passing: ‘Thankful for meeting you’

Immae Lachica 02/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — They are the first Asianovela love team most of us grew up with and loved. Dao Ming Si and Shancai’s love story was epitome of a true and strong love in the early…

Shancai: One of our fave childhood memories

Immae Lachica 02/03/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— People from the 90s and early 2000s are again rocked to the core by another sad passing of a celebrity. This time, it hits close to home for Filipinos for this actress has played…

Kick off love month with love symbols over time

Immae Lachica 02/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Love has been celebrated and symbolized in various ways throughout history, with different cultures embracing unique representations of romance and togetherness, from classic heart shapes to getting matching tattoos. Over time, love has been viewed…

Chinese New Year 2025:  8 traditions practiced for the Spring Festival

Immae Lachica 01/28/2025

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most widely celebrated occasions in the Philippines, reflecting the country’s rich multicultural heritage.  Chinese New Year 2025 is on January 29. …

Kim Chiu: ‘Glad that the #Sinulog2025 route is back to its roots!!!’

Immae Lachica 01/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Daghan ang nalipay sa pag balik sa Sinulog Festival sa iyahang karaan ug orihinal nga luna sa mismong tunga sa dakbayan sa Sugbo. Karong tuiga gi balik ang Sinulog Grand Parade sa kadalanan sa…

Devotee from miles away: How it feels to celebrate Fiesta Señor there

Immae Lachica 01/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— How does it feel like for a devotee of the Señor Sto. Niño to celebrate the Fiesta Señor thousands of miles away from the shores of Cebu? It feels different. This is how this…

Sinulog fashion from tradition mixed with trend

Immae Lachica 01/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Sinulog, the vibrant festival of Cebu, is a celebration of faith, culture, and creativity. Over the years, it has not only become a hallmark of Cebuano identity but also a showcase for fashion that…

Must-visit spots in time for Cebu’s Sinulog

Immae Lachica 01/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu prides itself on many wonderful things. It is a place where one can commune with nature and even get in touch with their fun and party side. It’s indeed a place that offers…

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