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Christian San Jose

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‘A home where we can be ourselves’—preferably with friends in close proximity

Home is where the heart is for Judd Figuerres and Ipe Cervantes. It also happens to be a few doors away from their friends’ homes

For this stylist, to have a home to yourself is to have creative freedom

Moving out of her mom’s house, Carla looked no further than a friend’s old place. She made it hers the way she knows best: by filling it with stuff from friends and family

This DJ shuffles between Manila and elsewhere. This is home in between

DJ Bea Te believes having your own place in the city is integral to carving out a space in the scene

They’d rather stay in than go out even when they live in Poblacion

For Mano Gonzales and Jan Pineda, when you have all you need at home you don’t need to go anywhere else. Your friends will come to you

They went to Thailand in 2021 then returned this year. Somehow everything still felt new

Vintage shop owner Sam Potenciano and photographer Ralph Mendoza want you to explore Thailand outside of Bangkok and maybe consider Chiang Mai

QCinema 2022: Free films, discounts, digitally restored classics, and first-in-PH titles

Mike De Leon’s “Itim,” Dolly de Leon in “Triangle of Sadness,” Wong Kar-wai’s “In the Mood for Love” in 4K, and exciting new features and shorts are just some of the highlights of this year’s film festival

Chef Christina Sunae’s Filipino tamales honor its Mesoamerican roots

This version of tamale is closer to that of Kapampangans and uses rice flour cooked in coconut milk, and banana leaf in lieu of corn husk

Original ‘Noli’ and ‘El Fili’ manuscripts now free to view at the Nat’l Library—with audio guides

Dr. Jose Rizal’s masterpieces are just one of the many rare books, photographs, maps, and memorabilia that are now accessible to everyone—free of charge!—including library goers with vision impairment

A view of Mexico City beyond the beauty of Barragán buildings

Brand manager and floral artist Pierre Capati takes us on a visual, gastronomical, and cultural trip to Mexico City

Bike your way to these Marikina streetside coffee shops

If you find yourself in Marikina, your next cup of coffee is closer than you think. These coffee shops are conveniently located along major roads