Covering the week’s most noteworthy life & style news stories impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
PICTURE a man across the hall. He carries his everyday business suit like they were black tie and tails, and his demeanor gave the impression that he had been born…
Muscat, Oman – The Philippines continues to enjoy recognition as one of the world’s premier diving destination, this time bagging back-to-back diving accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final…
THE smell used to give it away — that nasty, unmistakable scent of cigarette smoke. And you knew, somehow, your neighbor’s smoke was drifting in your house. But what if…
While cigarette smoking destroys lungs (first, with recurrent respiratory infections, then emphysema, COPD, and worst, lung cancer) over decades of inhaling more than 4,000 (not 400) different toxic substances, 200…
With “Frozen 2” now in theaters, viewers once again are transported to the world of Arendelle and accompanying sisters Elsa and Anna along their new set of adventures. After the…
The genre-bending Filipina American Melina Duterte on authentic creative expression, listening to herself and overcoming the anxieties of our life and her latest album “Anak Ko” Melina Duterte would like…
CAGAYAN DE ORO – The best food and flavors of the Mindanao group of islands gathered at the Ayala Centrio Mall at Cagayan de Oro City for the Department of Tourism’s…
Conclusion of 2 parts “Gratitude is the memory of the heart.” — Jean Baptiste Massieu (Continued from last week’s issue…) So okay, your partner is the consummate slob and you…
THIS great holiday of thanks and giving is not a date on a calendar, but a state of the mind. In a kind of thought about our capacity to realize…
“It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their selfish purposes. Distinctions in society will always exist under every just…
ON this last Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Solemnity of Christ the King, I’d like to use Archbishop Socrates Villegas’ insights on the kingship of Christ. A deck of cards…
HERITAGE HILL, BAGUIO CITY—Massive murals and a colorful assortment of artwork amazed hundreds of people who trekked to this iconic hilltop destination, the center of the ongoing 2019 iBagiw Festival,…
Seeing my vision Entrepreneurial Vision is more of a Business Plan written and seen. As the saying goes “You cannot see what you do not write”. A lot of entrepreneurs…
Manila, Philippines – The Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Philippine Harvest returns for its 7th edition featuring the proud province of Antique. The fun, food, and fashion of the Western Visayan province…
For 5 years, Executive Chef Gerwin Bailon has been the man behind the award-winning 22 Prime Steakhouse. Known for his expert steak dishes, signature carving events, and crafted course meals,…
by Phil Galewitz IN the Byzantine world of health care pricing, most people wouldn’t expect that the ubiquitous flu shot could be a prime example of how the system’s lack…
THERE is nothing on earth more amazing, more wonderful, than the human body. Even the most powerful computers and artificial intelligent robots we have today still pale in comparison. The…
“…And I think about those people who mean so much to mevAnd for so many years have made me so very happy And I count the times I have forgotten…
BACOLOD CITY – Amidst the challenging global culinary terrain, Filipino chefs are confident that local cuisine will continue to take the international scene by storm, now with the fortified efforts…
IT’S Thanksgiving next week and for many Filipino American families, it means preparing a table spread of both traditional holiday and Filipino dishes. It’s not uncommon to see a turkey…
WHEN our dearly departed loved ones come and visit us what do we do? We must be attentive to what they are trying to convey. There must be a message…
The SATB choir sings choral pop and inspirational songs in Pasadena THE Inspirare Vocal Ensemble will be performing a two-part a cappella concert at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Pasadena,…
ROMEO Balboa’s photos are unrelated to stories that make an antidote to the unhappy news of the day. He sets as an example to the rest of his colleagues just…
THE importance of having your Mission Statement 1. Achieve clarity of Purpose As in any other business organization, your Mission Statement will give you a clear PURPOSE of why you…
“We can’t close our eyes and ears to the tragedies and changes happening in the world.” “THAT’S too scary to think about,” one person would say, referring to this Sunday’s…
DISCOVERING my “why” The biggest and 1st question you have to ask yourself is “WHY” do you want to be an entrepreneur? Why will you provide this kind of service…
1. ACHIEVE clarity of Purpose As in any other business organization, your Mission Statement will give you a clear PURPOSE of why you want to do what you want to…
Why is lovemaking good for us? Scientific evidences suggest that clean sex is good for us in more ways than one. Here are some of the dozen reasons why it…
“In a world where environmental challenges seem so overwhelming, the easiest way for us to have a large impact is to reduce our individual waste, recycle, and compost.” These are…
It is the most wonderful time of the year and at Cravings, it is not an excuse not to go “green”. A restaurant brand of three decades, born from the…
