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Arts & Culture

NO SELFIES, JUST ART: FIVE ARTISTS WORTH FOLLOWING ON INSTAGRAM

Despite earning a bad rap as the worst social media network for mental health, according to a report published by Time magazine in 2017, Instagram can be a great source of creative ideas and inspiration, especially when you follow remarkable artists with extraordinary minds.  These people have been putting the famous photo and video sharing app to […]

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Arts & Culture

RAMADAN 2021: FAST FACTS ABOUT THE ISLAMIC TRADITION

The holy month of Ramadan officially starts today, April 13, for all members of the Islamic faith around the world. Here in the Philippines, this will be observed mostly by our Muslim brothers and sisters in Mindanao and other parts of the country.  How is it celebrated and why is the occasion significant for the […]

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Sports & Entertainment

IN THE ZONE | FIVE REASONS THE UTAH JAZZ IS PLAYING BEAUTIFUL BASKETBALL THIS SEASON

If you haven’t been caught up with the NBA this season, an unlikely team has emerged as favorite title contenders and, no, this is not coming from either the city of Los Angeles or the state of New York.  The Utah Jazz currently holds the best overall win-loss record in the league to the delight […]

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Food, Health & Fitness

5 HEALTH RELATED CHANNELS THAT ARE WORTH WATCHING ON YOUTUBE

Turn your mindless YouTube viewing habits into something productive by following either one or all of these recommended channels. To celebrate this year’s World Health Day, we have selected five of the best web series on YouTube from real-life doctors and healthcare providers that are worth subscribing to.  We have chosen these channels not because […]

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Arts & Culture

12 ESSENTIAL SONGS FOR YOUR PANDEMIC SUMMER PLAYLIST

Are you trying to enjoy another round of summer under tight quarantines, but don’t seem to know how? Music might help make it a little less dull and we got you covered in that department. Check out these 12 selected tracks you or your friend might want to consider adding on your next pandemic playlist:  “Sunshine” […]

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Arts & Culture

REFLECTIONS ON THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS

Lenten season is one of the significant annual affairs in the Christian calendar. Devout members of the Catholic church mark this event through 40 days of penance and prayers, leading up to the observance of Holy Week. Filipinos who embrace Christianity would normally take part in various church-led activities during this period, beginning with the […]

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Arts & Culture

10 CHILL TRACKS FOR THE LONGEST RAINS

Let’s face it: nobody likes the rain, especially in the Philippines where floods have become a perennial problem for everyone. But for some reason, listening to the sound of the falling rain is one of the most relaxing things in the world. And the best way to enjoy it is with great music. Today, we […]

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Travel & Tours

FIVE BEACHES IN ROMBLON ISLAND FOR YOUR SUMMER ESCAPADE

Now that Boracay has been closed by the government for tourists—at least temporarily—you might be wondering where to take your long awaited summer vacation before the season is over. Here’s one great option for you and you don’t even have to look further: Romblon. Perhaps unbeknownst to many, this province also hosts some of the […]