East Asian pizza east of Manila
KOREAN pizza brand Eat Pizza proves that 10 inches is not too small when it comes to pizza.
Hershey to remove synthetic dyes from its snacks by end of 2027
HERSHEY CO. will remove synthetic dyes from its snacks by the end of 2027, the latest in a string of major food companies that...
Dining In/Out (07/03/25)
ON July 7, Newport World Resorts joins the global celebration of World Chocolate Day with spreads across its signature hotels and cafés. At Hotel Okura Manila, the Yawaragi Pastry Boutique unveils a collaboration with homegrown chocolatier Theo and Philo.
K-pop supergroup BTS promises a new album and a world tour next year
SEOUL — K-pop supergroup BTS will head to the United States this month to start working on new music and will launch its next...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs jury decides on some counts; verdict not yet known
NEW YORK — The jury at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial has reached a verdict on four of the five counts the music...
BSP museum reopens to present the history of Filipino currency
THE Philippine peso is part of everyday life, be it in the exchanging of coins with vendors on the street or the monetary policies...
MoCAF increases participating galleries, artisans for its 4th year
THE Modern and Contemporary Art Festival (MoCAF) is evolving into a bigger platform in its fourth year, with 50 exhibitors representing over 200 artists...
Hong Kong developer sought loans backed by Picasso, Warhol art
A HONG KONG property dynasty that became one of the city’s most prolific collectors is discovering the limits of the burgeoning world of art-backed...
Arts & Culture (07/02/25)
THE iconic Solidaridad Bookshop in Ermita, Manila, founded by the late National Artist for Literature F. Sionil José, has announced that it is now for sale.
‘My history is being stolen’: scandal-prone Spanish former king to publish memoirs
MADRID — Spain’s former king Juan Carlos will publish his memoirs by yearend in an unprecedented move by a Spanish monarch, publishing house Planeta...
Jury in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial raises concerns about one juror
NEW YORK — The judge overseeing Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial on Monday said he would remind jurors of their obligation to deliberate...
Pop culture hub lands in the Philippines
THE VIBRANT passion of Filipino fandom and pop culture geekdom has led to Funko opening its first Southeast Asia store in the Philippines — at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. The company behind collectibles for Disney, Marvel, DC, anime, and almost a thousand other licensed brands aims to take advantage of the passionate Philippine market through the brand-new store.