A simple recipe for Caesar salad on its 100th birthday

07/06/2024

It’s 100 years since the Caesar salad was invented, it’s said, on the Fourth of July at a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. And it’s had staying power. The original is credited to Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini, who…

Five things you can do on a rainy day

Immae Lachica 07/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The rain gives us the sense of calmness we sometimes don’t know we needed. Each raindrop somehow represents our emotions, a circumstance, or a memory. The rain after the drought is such a blessing. Just…

A fiesta of wellness showing the amazing yoga community of Cebu

Immae Lachica 04/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Oy! Mamista nata! A Bisaya line that can get everyone giddy in a second. Fiestas in the Philippines are always synonymous with happiness and togetherness. This celebration makes everyone feel at home and can…

Things I love about traveling in Japan

Carl Lorenciana 04/07/2024

If there’s one country that I always love coming back, it would always be Japan. And for good reason. Since the first time I visited Japan, I’ve been impressed with how anything seems to be so convenient…

Aww, cute: London show explores the world of the adorable

01/25/2024

London, United Kingdom—From cats and plushies to emojis, a new central London exhibition opening on Thursday is exploring the “irresistible force” of “cuteness”. Even before the doors to “CUTE” opened at Somerset House, social media influencers in Japanese…

Vietnam’s incense village is a Instagram hotspot

01/24/2024

Hanoi, Vietnam—In a tiny village in northern Vietnam, Dang Thi Hoa ties up a bundle of freshly dried incense sticks ahead of Lunar New Year and watches a line of tourists waiting to pose for pictures. Three generations of Dang Thi…

Peach Fuzz is Pantone’s color of the year for 2024

12/08/2023

It looks like “Peach Fuzz” is the color of the year for 2024, says the Pantone Color Institute. The delicate and warm shade, described as  “a feeling of tenderness,” “a message of caring and sharing,” and shade…

Kris Aquino bares ‘abnormalities’ in her blood panels, calls for prayers

Hannah Mallorca 11/27/2023

Kris Aquino appealed for prayers after disclosing a new abnormality found in her blood panels as she tries to pursue a healthier lifestyle. In a health update on her Instagram on Sunday, Nov. 26, Aquino said her “hemoglobin…

The 10-year-old fashion influencer

10/02/2023

Paris, France—Taylen Biggs has close to 1.5 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, a wardrobe full of designer clothes and 15 fashion weeks under her belt — and she’s 10 years old. Taylen arrived at last week’s Balmain show, one…

Excuses we hear from non-committal people

10/02/2023

    CEBU CITY, Philippines– Emotions can be complicated and confusing. For some, the desire for companionship is strong, yet an overpowering fear of commitment stands in their way. That’s where excuses get in the picture. The…

The telltale signs of having a crush

Immae Lachica 09/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Have you ever felt your heart race, your cheeks flush, and your thoughts drift to someone special? That’s it! You may not admit it, but you already have a crush! In this quick guide,…

College student offers free food to those in need

Immae Lachica 09/27/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— A college student in Cebu City is not only filling up tummies but also hearts with his gesture of giving free food to those who are hungry. In the bustling streets of  Minglanilla…

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