One of Manila’s best-known literary landmarks, Solidaridad Bookshop—widely recognized as “Asia’s biggest little bookshop”—is set to change hands as it transfers to the ownership of Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste, son of Senator Loren Legarda. The sale aims to…
Visitors arriving at the Cangjie Temple in Baishui county often find themselves confronting an unlikely symbol of endurance: a cypress so enormous and timeworn that its bark seems to peel in geological layers. Local tradition holds that Cangjie—the semi-mythical inventor…
On a humid September morning in 1984, as the Philippines edged toward political collapse, a shimmering brass bell rang in Malacañang Palace—meant, its foreign keepers said, to make an entire nation “invincible.” The moment now lands like a surreal footnote…
One hundred years after Pope Pius XI introduced the Feast of Christ the King, the Catholic world is marking a centenary shaped by political upheaval, cultural tension, and a debate over the place of faith in public life. Created in…
The Best Hotels & Resorts Awards returned to Washington, D.C. this year with a singular focus: celebrating the hospitality brands shaping what travel will look and feel like in the decade ahead. In a city known for diplomacy and gravitas,…
One of Manila’s oldest Protestant congregations traces its beginnings to a modest Presbyterian mission that grew into the Ellinwood Malate Church, a landmark shaped by American initiative, Filipino leadership, and the upheavals of war. The church was formally organized in…
HSBC’s first steps in the Philippines began in 1875, a decade after its founding in Hong Kong. What followed was a partnership that helped shape the country’s early industries and continues to influence its modern financial landscape. The Hong Kong…
Social media has become central to how Filipinos consume news, but platforms like Facebook and YouTube are not only amplifying traditional broadcasters—they are also giving rise to a new generation of independent creators who are reshaping political discourse. A recent…
Manila’s moment has arrived. Chosen by National Geographic as one of its “Best of the World” destinations for 2026, the Philippine capital steps onto the global stage with a confidence that feels both overdue and undeniable. According to National Geographic,…
Rising literary voice Ryan Caidic is quietly reshaping the global poetry scene, carrying the nuances of Filipino life and diaspora across continents. This year alone, he achieved what many writers can only dream of: winning the International Poetry Prize at…
