half saints brunch

Half Saints’ new menu turned me into a brunch person

Featuring a special pie from the Tokyo outpost, a brioche that induced happy tears, and bread pudding that ends the meal on a warm, sweet note

Wong Kar-Wai classics and Palm d’Or winners are coming to the big screen

In an effort to make internationally acclaimed films more accessible to the public, the FDCP is bringing back these classics to the big screen

Theater productions 2024
New original Filipino productions you need to watch out for

Six new works coming in within the first half of the year

Wong Kar-Wai classics and Palm d’Or winners are coming to the big screen

In an effort to make internationally acclaimed films more accessible to the public, the FDCP is bringing back these classics to the big screen

Theater productions 2024
New original Filipino productions you need to watch out for

Six new works coming in within the first half of the year

filming an unboxing package video
Hold the unboxing vids! DTI says ‘no video, no refund’ policy illegal

In a huge win for girlies who can’t wait to open their packages, the Department of Trade and Industry says online sellers’ policy falls under “deceptive, unfair, and unconscionable sales acts or practices,” a violation of the Consumer Act

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Filmmaker Moira Lang isn’t on Letterboxd but she’ll still tell you what’s worth watching if you ask

At her “No Showing” film space at Art Fair Philippines, Moira talks about the value of seemingly inconsequential conversations, why word of mouth trumps critics’ reviews, and the case for lowering movie ticket prices

5 day-to-night-to-morning places for your meeting or night out

If you’re tired of seeing the confines of your home or your desk at work, these establishments are the breath of fresh air you need

gomburza free screening metropolitan theater
Catch a free screening of ‘Gomburza’ on the 152nd anniversary of their martyrdom

The Pepe Diokno-directed film will be screened at the Metropolitan Theater on Feb. 17—with limited free slots

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Ryan Villamael will always be Los Baños’ artist in residence

Despite being born and spending most of his life in Laguna, the artist never runs out of reasons to return to his hometown

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4 spots to satisfy your chicken inasal craving in Manila

While we can’t fly to Bacolod or Iloilo every time the inasal craving hits, here are four restaurants in Manila for chicken that are just as special

EDITOR’S PICKS

The unending humanity of Geloy Concepcion photographs

He is a photographer, confidant, and keeper of internet strangers’ dreams, desires, and pains that social media would rather not show you

Home for the holidays and every time in between

For this friend group of creatives, to live in proximity of each other is a way to approximate a shared experience of longing for a physical and proverbial space

Meet Lokalpedia, the food heritage advocate documenting overlooked endemic Filipino ingredients

John Sherwin Felix AKA Lokalpedia’s photo collection documents artisanal salts and edible flowers

Wareco’s Therese Regalado goes beyond the limits of light and lightness

With a new six-piece collection of rattan furniture reinforced with metal and glass, the maker rethinks the material bounds of creativity

Relearning one’s sense of place with filmmaker Shireen Seno

The filmmaker shares her path to self-discovery through learning about the in-betweens of being Filipino.

a hand holding a woven basahan mat

Basahan makers in Payatas hope their P15 mats get same recognition, value as American design

Reacting to the viral Vogue feature of woven creations reminiscent of a basahan, mat makers are actually happy that people recognize their designs. But they also hope it will lead to bigger margins and possible government support

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half saints brunch

Half Saints’ new menu turned me into a brunch person

Featuring a special pie from the Tokyo outpost, a brioche that induced happy tears, and bread pudding that ends the meal on a warm, sweet note

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If you’re looking for cool vibes and great drinks, these three unique bar concepts in Quezon City should be on your list. (A bonus: you can enjoy these spots solo or with friends!)