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A review of ‘Cursed and Other Stories’: Diaspora on a bed of romance and the erotic

Jam Pascual
Posted at Jan 21 09:35 PM

If you’re looking for a gateway to diaspora literature, Noelle Q. de Jesus’ collection of short fiction may be a good place to start. Read more »

Laughing through my tears: A very honest review of Dave Chappelle in Manila

Audrey Carpio
Updated as of Jan 21 09:54 PM

Woke culture and the Me Too movement have clearly made a dent on the revered comic’s jokes. Still, the last time I enjoyed sitting in a chair for three hours this much was when I was on nitrous oxide for my wisdom teeth extraction. Read more »

The making of “Manila”: How Hotdog created an anthem, according to Dennis Garcia

Edwin P. Sallan
Posted at Jan 21 04:58 PM

In what is probably one of his final interviews, song and jingle-writer Dennis Garcia, talked about the elements that made “Manila” the song that will rouse anyone’s Filipino-ness when heard anywhere in the world.​ Read more »

Taal’s abandoned animals have found their heroes in this group of pet lovers

Rhia Diomampo Grana
Updated as of Jan 21 04:04 PM

The members of Guardians of the Fur share a common love for dogs. But this time around, they joined forces for a loftier mission—to save the animals who are victims of the recent calamity in Taal.  Read more »

Review: The sterling actors of 'Richard Jewell’ are overshadowed by a problematic film

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Jan 19 10:16 PM

The latest movie helmed by Clint Eastwood draws amazing performances from its cast. But its thin script and faulty direction does them all a disservice.  Read more »

Be extra careful of investments and savings this year, says this finance whiz turned feng shui expert

Bam V. Abellon
Posted at Jan 19 06:55 PM

When Patrick Lim Fernandez’s sister Princesse passed away in 2019, he decided to take a more active role in the family’s feng shui consulting business of more than two decades. He then realized that his job in finance and feng shui aren’t all that different. Read more »

Jo Koy in Manila: Comedy is tough. This guy is tougher.

Brian Banta
Updated as of Jan 19 08:59 PM

At his Mall of Asia show last week, Fil-Am comic Jo Koy brought the house down with more stories of Josep and his mom Josie—effectively connecting deep with an audience who grew up with roughly similar tales  Read more »

The brothers who battled Kris Aquino

Bam V. Abellon
Updated as of Jan 19 12:33 AM

Much has changed with the family since the erstwhile Queen of All Media thrust them to the spotlight. But with one more day in court this coming week, Jesus and Nicko Falcis can’t be so sure the worst is over. Read more »

These food delivery riders gave up their day’s earnings to give out relief goods in Taal

Jacs T. Sampayan
Updated as of Jan 17 07:24 PM

Help continues to come from all corners for the people affected by the eruption last Sunday. Read more »

All in this together: How Tagaytay residents and restos are helping out the Taal neighborhood

Frances Sales
Updated as of Jan 17 07:34 PM

These inspiring stories of Filipinos coming together for the victims of the Taal Volcano eruption show that the bayanihan is alive. Here are more ways you can be one of them. Read more »

Comedian Dave Chappelle just donated PHP 1 million to the Taal rescue efforts

Jacs T. Sampayan
Updated as of Jan 16 04:31 PM

One more reason why the comic is legendary. Read more »

How Dave Chappelle spent his holiday with family in Palawan

ANCX
Updated as of Jan 16 02:02 PM

He barely mentioned his Palawan trip in his Manila shows so we’ll fill you in—thanks to a Chappelle fan who fed us deets on his diet and other activities while in the luxury resort Pangulasian Island. Read more »

How much Dave Chappelle loves his Pinay mother-in-law & other takeaways from his first Manila show

Jerome Gomez
Updated as of Jan 15 07:52 PM

We also found out his three rules for a lasting marriage. You won't believe what's number three. Read more »

Review: Forget ‘Jojo Rabbit’ is a satire, you’ll enjoy it more

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Jan 15 02:07 PM

The film aspires to walk a tightrope of tone and subject matter, but struggles to balance its ambition with its crowd-pleasing impulses.  Read more »

The Manila Symphony Orchestra is luring a younger audience with mashups and video game music

Barbara Mae Naredo Dacanay
Updated as of Jan 15 02:00 PM

Jeffrey Solares and the Manila Symphony Orchestra promotes classical music through mashups with rock songs, ethnic music, and video game soundtracks. Read more »

Start the year right by decluttering your mind—here’s how to do it

Bam V. Abellon
Updated as of Jan 15 11:34 AM

“The mind is incredibly powerful,” says life coach Aurora Suarez. In her years of practice, she discovered ways of turning a simple, powerful thought into a reality.   Read more »

Tourists face trial, deportation for defecating in Machu Picchu sacred temple

Carlos Mandujano, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 15 08:09 AM

Authorities said the four men and two women had damaged the 600-year-old temple and defecated on the site, which lies in the southern Cusco region. Read more »

The Oscar nominations 2020: J.Lo snubbed, women shut out, white men still rule

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Jan 14 07:46 PM

It's business as usual five years after #Oscarsowhite. Read more »

Don’t have an N95 face mask yet? Here are other places where you can get one

Rhia Diomampo Grana
Updated as of Jan 14 02:32 PM

A lot of stores were cleaned out yesterday. Here are other stores that are still selling them. Read more »

What exactly is a volcanic tsunami—and has it happened before?

Jacs T. Sampayan
Updated as of Jan 13 06:43 PM

After yesterday’s eruption at Taal, PHIVOLCS gave out a high alert warning of the possibility of a volcanic tsunami. What kind of devastation can we expect? Read more »