POV: you come across a neighborhood café worth a quick stop. There’s something about unplanned pauses—the kind you don’t schedule but somehow need. Along Sepic Road in Campo Filipino, Kaili Café feels like that kind of place. Not loud, not trying too hard—just there, waiting for you between errands, like a gentle exhale in the […]
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Amare la Cucina takes a Filipino turn—still rooted in their signature brick-oven, hand-tossed pizzas, but now opening a new chapter with Pugon by Amare. Tucked in Scout Hill, Camp John Hay, just right across the parking lot (before the log houses subdivision), this new concept quietly introduces itself with something both familiar and reimagined. The
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I’d like to share my experience of The Shared Table. I first saw it on social media. It took several Shared Tables before I finally decided to join one. I had seen some friends attend and thought to myself, Oh, let me try. This year, I also want to try a lot of things—something new.
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This year marks Panagbenga Festival’s 30th celebration, carrying the inspiring theme “Blooming Without End.” And among the many organizations that joined the festivities; the Palawan Group of Companies stood out — not only for its presence in the festivities but also for its meaningful connection to the communities it serves. The Palawan Group proudly took
There’s a quiet kind of power when technology works so seamlessly, you almost forget it’s there. Today, Samsung Electronics announces two innovations designed exactly for that kind of experience: the Galaxy S26 series and the Galaxy Buds4 lineup. Together, they tell one cohesive story — of AI that feels natural, performance that feels effortless, and
I’m all about living in the moment, truly. And yes, my camera or phone often comes out for a quick snap, maybe ten seconds or less, to capture a scene. But here’s the thing: I’ve discovered that journaling, which for me absolutely includes those photos, is a powerful way to hold onto memories. It’s my
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Creating Core Memories with Make-A-Wish John is a hero in his own right, just like his favorite superhero, Spider-Man. In 2019, his simple yet heartfelt wish—“I wish to have Spider-Man toys”—was granted by Make-A-Wish. The toys didn’t just bring him joy; they became a source of comfort and inspiration. Even as a foster child, John
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Food has always been my family’s language of love—rooted in shared meals, quiet rituals, and memories in the kitchen. Through my parents, I learned that food is more than nourishment; it holds care, gratitude, and togetherness.
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When artist Kunaya Lopez messaged me one afternoon asking if I wanted to volunteer for an outreach program, I didn’t expect to say yes so quickly. But something in me knew—if I can help, I will. So off I went, tagging along my husband Joel for extra courage. Before anything else, let me introduce LINKS
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“Habitual Exposure” — a photography exhibit unveiled at Chaya Legarda Restaurant for the Ibagiw Gastro x Art Creative Crawl 2025 last November 15 — brings together the worlds of two renowned Cordillera artists: photographer Tommy Hafalla and artist–curator Kawayan De Guia.
