CULTURE

Single on Valentine’s Day? Cry and dance to these songs

There are many variations to the legend of St. Valentine, but all of them have…

5 uncommon Valentine’s Day celebrations around the world

We often associate Valentine’s Day with flowers and chocolates but in some countries, the exchanging…

What’s on writer Mara Coson’s reading list? Historical fiction, humor, and dogs with their humans

American novelist Francine Prose once said that in order to be a good writer, one…

This century-old “bahay na bato” in Iloilo now houses 13 galleries

At the turn of the 19th century, Iloilo emerged as the country’s biggest trading port.…

You don’t have to be a couple to enjoy these Valentine’s specials

Cupid’s day is just around the corner, which only means this: you’ll be seeing a…

Pre-war Art Deco apartment demolished without due process

“[The architect] Fernando Ocampo must be rolling so vigorously in his grave a tunnel is…

What does Metro Manila lack? PWD-friendly tricycles

Let’s face it, the Philippines isn’t the most inclusive country in the world, especially when…

Here’s what to expect at Fringe Manila 2019

What’s so cool about fringe theater? It’s an art form that demands experimentation, one that’s…

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Your favorite book is also a drink at this book bar

As a child, your parents have probably led you to believe this weird superstition: tucking…

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Book bar Kwago to unveil more books, cozier space on Feb. 9

Prose, poetry, plays, queer and feminist literature, speculative fiction, comics, graphic literature, literary theory and…