In the early days of me visiting Manila I suddenly realized that every time I was in town for 3 to 5 days I ended up with a terrible throat infection. In the last 50 years of my life I had to take very seldom any serious medicine and I …

Hundreds of art enthusiasts and explorers have gathered last October 17 at SMX Aura for ManilArt 2018’s Gala Night, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the longest-running art fair in the country. This year’s theme is, “Ang ARTe ng Pilipinas. Celebrating a Decade of Excellence”. A number of prominent figures, from …

For those who have attended pop culture events, they know it’s not a walk in the park. Aside from the long lines and big crowds, you also have to deal with carrying your stuff and staying hydrated. In order for you to enjoy Cosplay Mania 2018, here are some things …

Jaime Dempsey is not a foreigner when it comes to visiting the Philippines. She has been in our beautiful country many times, both for her show “Ride N Seek” and for History Con (Jaime was also here last year). So she’s already familiar with the culture, the people, and the …

For most pop culture events that hold their conventions for three days, Friday is the least eventful because most attendees have work or school. Thus, they prefer to go on a Saturday, Sunday, or both days. But this was not the case for AsiaPOP Comicon (APCC) 2018, which was held …

After more than a decade, Systems Integration Philippines (SIP) is still the only trade show of its kind, size, and caliber in the country. It is the marketplace for office and workplace solutions where thousands flock to see the latest in ITC, pro-audio, video & lighting, corporate gifts, gadgets & …

On June 27, 2018, the Philippine Retails Association (PRA) has proudly announced their partnership with known retail businesses and companies such as: The SM Store, Robinsons Malls, PLDT Enterprise, Ayala Malls, Globe Business, Wilcon Depot Inc., CMG Retail Inc., Primer Group of Companies, Mercury Drug, Vasavah Consultancy, Sterling Paper Products …

Yes, you read it right boys and girls! The LA rock-and-roll hard rockers will set foot into our home a few months from now! Music Management International Corp will bring the folks into the Philippine Arena and unleash their ear-pounding music. Thousands of netizens and GNR fans have never been …

Metro Manila, 8 May 2018 – This year, QBO Innovation Hub, the first and only public-private sector partnership aimed at developing the Philippine startup ecosystem, is joining the organizing team along with Original Pitch Venture Capital (OPVC), a Philippines-based venture capital firm that invests and supports companies to become leaders …

USPICIOUS OMENS AND THE SCIENCE OF SURPRISES Transformation is a state of marked change. It implies metamorphoses across form, structure, substance and scale: from intimate shifts to colossal processes across time. It has been subjected to many modes of inquiry, from philosophical traditions of thought to scientific theory. Every phase …