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The 8 MMFF 2025 Films You Should Know This Year
For the first time in two or three years, we’re finally back to watching the Metro Manila Film Festival the way we used to. No shortcuts, no half-attending, no “maybe next year.” Just the familiar excitement of stepping into a cinema on a December night, lining up with families and barkadas, and immersing ourselves in Filipino stories during the holidays. And honestly—wala, ang sarap...
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Eugene Domingo Returns in Septic Tank 4 Live at PETA Theater
Eugene Domingo returns as… Eugene Domingo, in the franchise’s boldest leap yet. The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is shaking up its own stage—literally and figuratively—as it announces the newest, wildest chapter in the beloved “Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank” universe. After conquering cinemas and streaming, the cult-classic satire is finally jumping into the world of live theater. Mark your calendars: from June 19...
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Cebu Pacific Unveils a Tastier In-Flight Menu
If you’ve flown Cebu Pacific recently, you’ve probably noticed how the experience has slowly been leveling up—not just with better punctuality, but now with tastier options on board. And starting December 1, the airline is giving travelers even more to look forward to with a refreshed, expanded CEB Fun Café menu. No pre-ordering. No fuss. Just order when you’re up in the air. Fresh...
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Lola Helen’s Panciteria: Marikina’s Humble Heart in the Michelin Guide Philippines
There are restaurants that dazzle with spectacle — and then there are restaurants that warm you with familiarity. Lola Helen’s Panciteria in Marikina belongs to the second kind: the quiet, comforting kind. The kind that feels like stepping into a memory you didn’t even know you missed. For 25 years, this unassuming eatery has served classic Filipino-Chinese stir-fried noodles to loyal locals who know...
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Miss International 2025 is Colombia; PH’ Bet Myrna Esguerra Places 4th RU
The Miss International stage has a new queen, and her name is Catalina Duque of Colombia. In a night filled with elegance, emotion, and cultural pride, Duque emerged victorious among dozens of global candidates, taking home the crown and solidifying Colombia’s status as a pageant powerhouse. The evening concluded with a strong and diverse final lineup representing four continents — Africa, Asia, and the...
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Miss Universe 2025 — when beauty, scandal, and mistrust collide
The coronation of Fátima Bosch of Mexico as Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok was supposed to be a night of celebration. Instead, it became the centre of a firestorm — judge resignations, allegations of manipulation, online wars between fandoms, and criminal investigations swirling around the organisation’s top leadership. By the next morning, the question wasn’t “Who won?” — it was “Can Miss Universe still...
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Where to Dance in Taguig: Imperial Dance Studio Opens at Venice Grand Canal Mall
If you’re looking for unique things to do in Taguig, there’s a new creative spot right above the iconic gondolas of Venice Grand Canal Mall. Located on the second level of the San Marco Wing, Imperial Dance Studio is the newest addition to McKinley Hill’s growing creative community. This 100-square-meter dance hall first opened on October 15 and officially held its grand opening on...
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Uncomfortably Brilliant: Why ‘Anino sa Likod ng Buwan’ Still Matters
ON A QUIET Saturday night — I found myself entering a different kind of space. The air felt still, the audience hushed, and as the lights dimmed, it was as if the outside world dissolved. I was about to experience Anino Sa Likod ng Buwan, the award-winning one-act play written by Jun Robles Lana, first recognized in the 1993 Bulwagang Gantimpala Playwriting Competition. ANINO...
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ATENG: A Revival That Hits Hard
Some plays entertain. Some plays provoke. And then there are productions like ATENG — the kind that manage to do both with disarming precision. On November 13, I attended the press preview of the show a day before its official run. You would agree with me that even from the snippets I’m sharing with you alone (see my YouTube vlog below), it was clear:...
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A Night with the Manila Symphony Orchestra: When Manila Breathes in Music
There are nights in Manila when the city feels louder than usual — not because of traffic or crowds, but because art decides to take up space. This weekend was one of those nights. The rain lingered over the bay, the streets glistened, and the world felt like it was pushing people indoors. Yet inside Aliw Theater, something powerful unfolded: a performance by the...
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