Columns
How Arjo Atayde does it all
During a set visit early this month, actor-turned-politician Arjo Atayde was all muddy and “bloody” when he said “hi.” Drenched...
On why I take short breaks [and so should you]
I took a short break from writing and permitted myself to rest whenever possible for the past weeks. For many,...
Pasinaya is back, better and bigger
In 2020, when the news about the spread of the virus from China hit the newsstand, the Cultural Center of...
Chillin’ in Seattle
At a ground temperature of 8 degrees Celsius, I didn’t have a choice but to actually “chill” in Seattle. This...
New Year reads on growing up, ‘sudden fiction,’ and a past Philippines
A recent release that’s been getting buzz online recently is an anthology of coming-of-age stories that convey the wonder, angst,...
Ria Atayde weighs in on embracing her brand of beauty
For as long as I can remember, a calendar girl for a liquor brand has always been presented as one...
Sinulog’s new star
After a three-year hiatus, yesterday’s Sinulog festivities marked its return this year with a full-scale celebration still anchored in faith...
Mike Agassi dives into a new adventure
In 2022, Mike Agassi lost 40 pounds in a month while in hotel quarantine. The actor-entrepreneur, also known as Michael,...
Performing arts’ opening salvo
How’s your first month of 2023 coming along? Coming from the busiest and most festive time of the year, January...
Puerto Princesa beckons
Not too long ago, Puerto Princesa Mayor Lucilo Bayron came to town to share with us new developments in his...
Manila Standard website (manilastandard.net), launched in August 2002, extends the newspaper’s reach beyond its traditional readers and makes its brand of Philippine news and opinion available to a much wider and geographically diverse readership here and overseas.