Traveling during the holidays can be stressful. These tips can make it a little easier

Associated Press 11/24/2024

Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it’s clear that travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerves. Travel…

FACES OF CEBU: Danilo Pepito Jr., makeup artist

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A dab of foundation and concealer combined with brush strokes. If you’re glammed by this artist, you’ll be ‘Danified.’ Danilo Pepito Jr., who is known to his clients as the artist behind ‘Danified…

K-drama for mental health? Binge on, one expert says

Agence France Presse 11/21/2024

If you’ve ever binge-watched an entire season of a K-drama like “Squid Game” or “Crash Landing On You”, one Korean-American expert has good news: it’s likely improved your mental health. High production values, top-notch acting and attractive…

Different training methods for running: Finding your stride

11/19/2024

Whether you’re training for your first race, aiming to improve your pace, or just enjoying the mental and physical benefits of running, it helps to know the variety of training methods available.  Each type of running workout…

Millennial midlife crisis: About ‘purpose and engagement’

Dale Arasa 11/12/2024

Some people mistake “millennials” for the youth when the eldest in that generation is now 43.  As a result, the public fails to recognize the growing millennial midlife crisis worldwide. People usually recognize the conventional midlife crisis…

Cebuana Nicole Borromeo makes it big in Paris Fashion Week

Immae Lachica 10/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— From her humble pageant beginnings in the shores of Cebu to walking the runways during the Paris Fashion Week, Cebuana Nicole Borromeo is really acing her dreams as a model and beauty queen. Borromeo,…

When music speaks beyond words

Immae Lachica 10/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— When words can’t, music can. Every year, on October 1st, the world celebrates International Music Day. It’s a moment to reflect on the power of music to goes beyond the barriers and unite us…

Music and its powers: How it shapes our lives

10/01/2024

For many of us, music is a universal language.  It transcends borders, cultures, and even time itself.  Whether it’s the rhythmic beat of a tribal drum, the soaring notes of a classical symphony, or the catchy hook…

The art of thrifting: Personal stories from two Cebuano shoppers

Ricazen Tan 08/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Have you ever considered turning second-hand shopping into a lifestyle? Here’s why thrifting is on the rise. Imagine walking into a thrift store and discovering one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect your personal style, all…

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…

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