We are only a few sleeps away from Christmas day. And in the Philippines, it’s the most awaited and exciting season of the year. Filipinos are so keen on celebrating Christmas day that they start preparing early. We are already putting up Christmas decors as early as ‘ber’ months start and very eager to complete nine days of Misa de Gallo. And aside from being busy preparing gifts for our loved ones, Filipinos also get busy deciding on what food to serve  for the Noche Buena, or the midnight dinner before Christmas day. And to help you decide on which...

  Christmas in the Philippines will not be complete without the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), whereas the Philippine cinema is celebrated by featuring different local film entries on cinemas nationwide for Filipinos to see. It’s been a tradition for most families in the country to go out and see movies every holiday season. And the good news is, despite the pandemic going on in the country this year, 2020 MMFF will push through by screening selected film entries virtually. The 2020 MMFF in exclusive partnership with Globe, announced the much-awaited lineup of films for the 2020 Metro Manila...

The Bible says that children are gifts from God. A reward to be looked upon as a blessing, not an inconvenience. These tiny versions of humans are our light who needs to be protected at all costs whatever it takes. Started in 1954, ‘Universal Children’s Day’ is celebrated on the 20th of November annually, a special occasion dedicated just for the kids to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. As you guys watch your children grow, you gradually notice everything about them; their attitude, choices, and favorites, especially on food. They will truthfully say something...

October 2020 | Spiral makes a much-anticipated comeback as it reopens its doors on October 2, 2020. As the world enters a new era in luxury dining, Asia Pacific’s most interactive gastronomic destination places the spotlight on its roots with new signature specialties prepared à la minute by expert culinary artisans and standards that go beyond its norm of stringent safety and hygiene measures.     Clean is the new chic. Safety is the new luxury. In this new normal environment, guests are immersed in a journey through diverse culinary heritage with a fresh market experience. Guests get to personally...

Food really brings people together—and this is evident for Filipinos. We always celebrate everything with a lot of food on the table as a vital part of our culture and beliefs. Filipino cuisines are among the distinct yet versatile food menus in the world. It may not be as grandest as other dishes on the planet, but the joy and excitement every time it served on our tables are truly indescribable—well, nothing beats home.   As food junkies, we are always on-the-go for a gastronomical adventure to taste, try, and experience new dishes and go-to-places where culture meets food and...