Screen Talk

It’s true. Filipinos are arguably one of the most cheerful and optimistic people in the world. We love to laugh, share jokes and make fools of ourselves all in the spirit of fun. We find humor in almost every situation no matter how dire or depressing it is. Even in the throes of poverty, you can still see the smiles on the faces of the little kids... [Read more...]

Pulp Summer Slam XII: The Apostles happens on April 28, 2012 at the Amoranto Stadium in Quezon City Words by Matt Ching When it comes to music, you know that Pinoys are mad over it. Whatever genre you place Pinoys in, you will be sure that they will be crazy for music, and that they will be extremely good at it. That is why every summer, a music festival... [Read more...]

“Sino man ang ‘di magmahal sa sariling wika, ay mas masahol pa sa malansang isda.”  The beauty of Filipino films is one of the best attractions of the 12 year-old Cinemanila International Film Festival. How could you not love our own language? A dialect so intricate and so passionate that each line is more meaningful, each curse more felt and... [Read more...]

Other Features

Words By: John Lomtong Whatever the season is, rain or shine, day and night, these folks work with a smile on their faces and full of determination within their hearts thinking that somehow, someday they will live a good life. They are movers in their own struggles brought about by the insufficient opportunities to find that dream of living a good life. Please... [Read more...]

It’s true. Filipinos are arguably one of the most cheerful and optimistic people in the world. We love to laugh, share jokes and make fools of ourselves all in the spirit of fun. We find humor in almost every situation no matter how dire or depressing it is. Even in the throes of poverty, you can still see the smiles on the faces of the little kids... [Read more...]

If you’re a water sport enthusiast, you must have gotten your feet wet alreadyWords by: John Lomtong Since the beginning of time, surmounting the tides has always been an age-old challenge that has become a constant fascination and challenge to what the human will and skill can really do. We Filipinos have always had an obsession for the waters and... [Read more...]

Tambayan ng Bayan

Alfresco Dining at Nomnomnom Happy Food Words by: Joan Lopez-Flores You’ve got to give it to Pinoys: we know good food. Sorry to any other person reading this who’s in no way Filipino, but this author is really convinced that we Filipinos can make anything taste fantastic, from talbos ng kamote turned into a scrumptious ensalada with a simple toss... [Read more...]

If there is no tomorrow, what is the best way to celebrate the little life that you have? Travel.  According to the interpretations of some archeological pundits, the Mayan calendar predicts the world will end on December 21, 2012. This caused mayhem for some. But this kind of information should be seen from a glass half-full perspective. If there... [Read more...]

Tech Talk

Nokia N9 has the fastest camera on any phone ­– from launch to focus to capture By Abe Olandres, Yugatech The Nokia N9 is the most interesting phone that came out of the Finnish company in years. Not only because it comes with a totally different OS but also because it represents what Nokia could have become if it had done this strategy way earlier. The... [Read more...]

Words by Abe Olandres, Yugatech  Bold 9900 is Blackberry's first 4G phone RIM’s newest flagship smartphone is the BlackBerry Bold 9900, sometimes also referred to as the BlackBerry Bold Touch. RIM’s back with a fresh new Bold that’s undoubtedly the best BlackBerry RIM has ever made. I have to admit that I have not been a huge fan of the BlackBerry... [Read more...]