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Review: New ‘Maleficent’ is all eye-popping visuals, on-point costumes, and lazy plot points

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Oct 18 06:17 PM

How to bring the erstwhile evil queen back to the bad side? The script’s quick solution: throw in the fake news card, and give Maleficent her own version of Kryptonite. Read more »

5 brand new craft beers you should be looking for this Oktoberfest

Philbert Dy
Updated as of Oct 18 02:05 PM

These are the best brews we sampled at Resort World Manila’s October Fiesta. Read more »

How blending my own Chivas 12 gave me a deeper understanding of enjoying whisky

Jam Pascual
Updated as of Oct 18 12:23 PM

Playing mixologist for a day is not easy. Read more »

The best of Thai and Filipino service meet in this sprawling Mactan resort

Bam V. Abellon
Posted at Oct 17 07:12 PM

And it doesn’t hurt that it has the best sunset view this side of Mactan. Read more »

How flowers helped this mother and son live through the best and worst

Adrian Soriano
Posted at Oct 17 02:20 PM

Dave Sandoval learned the art of flower arrangement and event styling from his mom. But more than that, it was also from her where he learned to be strong despite adversities. Read more »

This show of artistic chairs will benefit healthcare initiatives for artists

ANCX
Updated as of Oct 17 03:55 PM

With designer chairs and stools from BoConcept and Natuzzi as their canvas, some of the best contemporary artists in the country are paying it forward by participating in this noble cause. Read more »

Sonny Trillanes embraces life as a teacher

Nikko Dizon
Updated as of Oct 17 12:25 PM

Once one of the most fiery members of the Senate, Trillanes now spends his time grilling students and not corrupt officials. And it’s a change of pace that he wholeheartedly welcomes. Read more »

Siargao pays tribute to its surfing godfather

ANCX
Posted at Oct 17 09:45 AM

At the 21st National Siargao Surfing Cup, the community celebrated the legacy of one of its most ardent supporters, Mayor Jaime Rusillon. Read more »

This (almost) 80-year-old bakery in Tondo is now baking sourdough bread

Jenny B. Orillos
Updated as of Oct 16 01:08 PM

For World Bread Day, there’s reason to enjoy both artisan breads and panaderia favorites in the most unlikely of locales—at Tondo’s friendly neighborhood Liberty Food Mart Read more »

Our QCinema recos: A more accomplished ‘Ad Astra’ plus movies that might get Oscar noms

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Oct 16 12:55 PM

In this edition of the Quezon City Film Festival, watch out for Whistlers from Romania, Beanpole from Russia, and an outer space mood piece starring Robert Pattinson. Read more »

PBA players and MMA fighters found this workout to be a worthy challenge

Nana Caragay
Updated as of Oct 16 11:43 AM

Not for the faint of heart, Ultra Lagree promises results—but you’re going to have to sweat, shake, and strain your body through a full 45-minute session to get it. Read more »

This book paints a picture of unoccupied Leyte during World War 2

Rolando O. Borrinaga
Updated as of Oct 15 06:57 PM

In time for the 75th celebration of the Leyte Gulf landings, the journals of Orville Babcock, an American who got stranded during the war, will be launched. This is a rare civilian account of a time when conflicts and challenges came from different directions. Read more »

Carlos Celdran, portrait of a life in exile: “Madrid has given me some peace”

Natalia Diaz
Updated as of Oct 15 07:00 PM

Some people say the artist and activist died of a broken heart, being away for too long from the city he so loved. But in this portrait of his life in exile, written by his friend in Madrid, the journalist Natalia Diaz, Carlos was beginning to put his life in order and starting to find happiness in the Spanish capital. Read more »

What you need to know right now about Olympics-bound teen gymnast Carlos Yulo

Jacs T. Sampayan
Updated as of Oct 15 02:48 PM

The teen gymnast prodigy is the talk of the country after making history at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Stuttgart. Here are 16 facts about our latest Olympian who is making us very excited for 2020. Read more »

Tokyo curse? Filipino ONE Championship fighters continue to struggle in Japan

Nissi Icasiano
Posted at Oct 15 12:22 AM

Lito Adiwang was the lone victor in the Singapore promotion's 100th event as the likes of Brandon Vera, Kevin Belingon, Danny Kingad, and Honorio Banario failed to get a win at the Ryogoku Kokugikan. Read more »

David Beckham was in Manila for less than a day but had time for a chat — and a game with kids

Bam V. Abellon
Posted at Oct 14 05:33 PM

The former football superstar talked about what keeps him insecure, the changes in his style, and the importance of allowing children to get into sports. Read more »

[OPINION] The Filipino tragedy: The significance of a true pivot

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Oct 14 04:06 PM

There is every reason to support exploring relations with non-traditional allies like China and Russia. Read more »

Bohol’s Amorita Resort just upped its dining game

Bam V. Abellon
Updated as of Oct 14 03:03 PM

One of Bohol’s renowned resorts added new items to its Saffron menu. Read more »

This Bonifacio biography for kids presents the latest findings on the Katipunan

John Ray Ramos and Michael Charleston “Xiao” Chua
Updated as of Oct 14 03:34 PM

Telling the story of the KKK and its popular supremo is a difficult, challenging task. But in the past few years, documents have come to light that fill some of the knowledge gaps—summarized excellently in a book by John Ray Ramos and Michael Charleston “Xiao” Chua. Read more »

LOOK! This photo album just goes to prove Amalia Fuentes was local cinema’s great beauty

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Oct 14 12:02 PM

An album filled with 60s era photos of the beautiful and feisty Amalia Fuentes appeared online — and our jaws just dropped. Read more »