Old company, new drinks

THE OLDEST running distillery in the Philippines, Destileria Limtuaco & Co, Inc. — founded in 1852 — just released its newest product: a sparkling sangria.

Big in Japan (by way of Singapore)

LAST FRIDAY, The Peninsula Manila’s bar takeover series featured Satomi Mizugishi, formerly of Singapore’s Jigger & Pony (No. 5 at the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 and No. 3 at the awards’ 2024 Asian counterpart).

Bonchon unveils Café Koreano

ON JUNE 10, Bonchon, the Korean fried chicken chain that arrived in the Philippines in 2010, officially opened a new concept: Café Koreano. The first...

Dining In/Out (06/19/25)

Afternoon honey bliss at Raffles Makati RAFFLES MAKATI presents another concept to its signature Afternoon Tea at the Writers Bar. The Honey Bliss Afternoon Tea...

Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscars

ACTION movie star Tom Cruise and singer and actor Dolly Parton are among the luminaries selected to receive honorary Oscars this year for lifetime...

Scaffolding goes up in Venice to save Banksy’s migrant mural

VENICE — Scaffolding went up in Venice on Tuesday to restore a mural by the elusive street artist Banksy that had appeared on the...

Streaming surpasses broadcast and cable TV viewing in US for first time

LOS ANGELES — Streaming services, which have been steadily gaining in popularity, have finally dethroned broadcast and cable television in the US, winning more viewers...

Supporting local weavers: New exhibit showcases ceramics and puni

PALM WEAVING, or puni, was once a dying art. For Jonnah Garcia, founder of the social enterprise Punique Handicrafts, the purpose of weaving or...

Art for children at the National Museum

FOR THE PAST 20 years, the Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) has been promoting literacy and exploring national identity among...

Stage and film actor Cocoy Laurel, 72

MULTI-TALENTED theater and film actor Victor D. Laurel, known by most as Cocoy Laurel, passed away on June 14. He was 72 years old. Mr....

Arts & Culture (06/18/25)

THE Ateneo University Press will be holding its anniversary sale on June 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who attend will enjoy up to 70% off titles found exclusively at the Ateneo Press Bookshop in Bellarmine Hall, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights Campus, Quezon City.

Doctor to plead guilty to supplying ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry

A CALIFORNIA doctor charged in the overdose death of Friends star Matthew Perry has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of illegal distribution...
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