We are only a few sleeps away from Christmas day. And in the Philippines, it’s the most awaited and exciting season of the year. Filipinos are so keen on celebrating Christmas day that they start preparing early. We are already putting up Christmas decors as early as ‘ber’ months start and very eager to complete nine days of Misa de Gallo. And aside from being busy preparing gifts for our loved ones, Filipinos also get busy deciding on what food to serve  for the Noche Buena, or the midnight dinner before Christmas day. And to help you decide on which...

  Christmas in the Philippines will not be complete without the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), whereas the Philippine cinema is celebrated by featuring different local film entries on cinemas nationwide for Filipinos to see. It’s been a tradition for most families in the country to go out and see movies every holiday season. And the good news is, despite the pandemic going on in the country this year, 2020 MMFF will push through by screening selected film entries virtually. The 2020 MMFF in exclusive partnership with Globe, announced the much-awaited lineup of films for the 2020 Metro Manila...

With festive decorations, numerous parties, feast-like celebrations, and dozens of presents to give, we can say that the Christmas season is also known as the most ‘expensive’ season of every year, admit it. Gift-giving is one of the main highlights of the most wonderful time of the year. Unwrapping those boxes in all shapes and sizes makes us even more excited, and yes, it’s truly indescribable. To Filipinos, it’s everything-- It has become a traditional gesture and a symbolism on Christmas day that we all look forward to each year. But, of course, we do have our own Christmas gift...

According to SleepFoundation.org, the term sleep deprivation refers to getting less than the needed amount of sleep, which, for adults, ranges from seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Children and teens need even more nightly sleep than adults.   Photo courtesy of Pexels.com   It’s indeed funny to think that during our younger days, we always cry whenever our parents told us to sleep, ‘cause then, we hate it right? But now as we gear up to adulthood, sleeping is the most rewarding part of our days—we sneak out most of the time to get it when there’s a chance. Sleep...

We are a few weeks away from Christmas and I know that most of you are busy thinking of a perfect Christmas present for you loved ones. And when it comes to shopping and preparing for Christmas gifts, we oftentimes prioritize the kids, and sometimes forget the rest of the relatives, including our Titos and Titas. And to remind you, the titos and titas of our generation have already evolved from being lowkey and underrated, to being extra and living the lifestyle most people aspire for. Having brunch with the amigas for titas, or shopping for latest release of shoes...