My Manila

In 1973, the previously all-male Ateneo de Manila University accepted its first women students. 127 enrolled as freshmen, and 35 transfere...

I almost didn't notice that yesterday was my 1,000th post! So, just for the fun of it, I now mark my 1,001st post with the silver spher...

It has been three years since my husband and I went up to Baguio City . Located in the Cordillera mountain range, it is known as the Philip...

Many of the leaders of the Philippine Revolution of 1896 were members of one of the oldest fraternities in the world: Freemasonry . This Ce...

Fourteen years ago tomorrow, Exie and I got married at Mary the Queen Parish in the City of San Juan. Our lunch reception was at the resta...

Today, I decided to share with you a couple of the pastries that we brought home from Sofitel Manila's Galette Patisserie & Chocolat...

Sapin-sapin is a Filipino dessert made of malagkit ( sticky rice ) flour, sugar and coconut milk, and cooked by steaming. The different co...

Today's the day—the grand celebration of the Ateneo de Manila University for its 150th anniversary, its sesquicentennial! And the reaso...

As part of the Ateneo de Manila University 's 150th anniversary celebrations, the Loyola School of Humanities staged "Magis" (...

During my recent trip to The Block in SM City North, I chanced upon an exhibit of Maria Clara gowns as interpreted by young Filipino designe...

In a little green spot in the Quezon City Hall grounds stands a totem pole which serves as a friendship marker between Quezon City and New W...

Another little treat from Bizu Patisserie —this one is called Amour: orange chocolate mousse between layers of crème brûlée and brownie—ju...

Since it opened in 1945, Max's Restaurant has been known for almost only one thing: its crispy, tender, juicy fried chicken. Drop the d...

When I was a student at the Ateneo de Manila University , I would see a small white and blue bridge leading to a wooded area from the road e...

Today, 12 June 2008, the Philippines is celebrating its 110th year of independence from Spain. Even the malls got into the action—with Indep...