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Culinary attractions
I just read in the papers the other day about the incoming Tourism Secretary’s pronouncements that she will give priority...
Werner Herzog debuts novel set in PH
German filmmaker Werner Herzog debuts this month his first novel, a surreal story set in the Philippines with his unlikely...
Of fairy tale princesses and magic of a father’s love
Growing up, my little girl version was offered surprise and wonder by a lot of fairy tales. How help suddenly...
Celebrating men’s health this Father’s Day and every day
To a lot of people I know, their father is a picture of a strong, dependable, and resolute man who...
Retiring Chris Millado leaves rich legacy in artistic community
I first met Chris Millado when I was still a newbie lifestyle reporter working for a newspaper based in Intramuros....
Cebu’s outstanding hotels
It is always a source of pride for me to be able to tell friends that my hometown, Cebu City,...
Taking Pride: Celebrating Pride Month with a purpose
With the rise of LGBTQIA+ themes on mainstream media like television and movies, Filipinos have never been more open to...
Natural supplements for health, beauty, and wellness
You have probably heard this many times: self-care is (a form of) self-love. It is important to take care of...
From films to artworks
Tikoy Aguiluz shares philosophy in latest artistic endeavor For filmmaker Tikoy Aguiluz, the pandemic is both a curse and a...
The mesmerizing Monasterio de Tarlac
My group of retired tourism industry professionals have made it a point to go out of town, every so often,...
Manila Standard website (manilastandard.net), launched in August 2002, extends the newspaper’s reach beyond its traditional readers and makes its brand of Philippine news and opinion available to a much wider and geographically diverse readership here and overseas.