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Nachos at Cebu Pacific in-flight

Cebu Pacific Unveils a Tastier In-Flight Menu

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If you’ve flown Cebu Pacific recently, you’ve probably noticed how the experience has slowly been leveling up—not just with better punctuality, but now with tastier options on board. And starting December 1, the airline is giving travelers even more to look forward to with a refreshed, expanded CEB Fun Café menu. No pre-ordering. No fuss. Just order when you’re up in the air. Fresh Drinks You’d Actually Want Mid-Flight What caught my eye first? The new lineup of cold drinks—yes, freshly prepared in-flight. Cebu Pacific now offers: • Iced Black Coffee • Milk Tea with Jelly • Iced Hibiscus Lychee with Mango Popping Boba And the best part: prices start at ₱80. For a budget carrier, that’s surprisingly friendly. Perfect for waking up before landing or keeping you company on those longer hops. New Snacks & Breads for Quick Cravings They also added more snack options—great for those flights when you skipped breakfast or got stuck in airport lines. • Nachos with Salsa Dip • Cheesy Garlic Brioche • Tuna Asado Pull-Apart • Pan de …

Lola Helen Panciteria in Marikina

Lola Helen’s Panciteria: Marikina’s Humble Heart in the Michelin Guide Philippines

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There are restaurants that dazzle with spectacle — and then there are restaurants that warm you with familiarity. Lola Helen’s Panciteria in Marikina belongs to the second kind: the quiet, comforting kind. The kind that feels like stepping into a memory you didn’t even know you missed. For 25 years, this unassuming eatery has served classic Filipino-Chinese stir-fried noodles to loyal locals who know exactly what they’re coming for: honest food, generous portions, and flavors that feel like home. In 2025, that warmth and sincerity earned Lola Helen’s a place in the Michelin Guide Philippines, proving once again that culinary excellence can be found far from the glitz of fine dining. Sometimes, it lives in the steady hands of a cook tossing noodles in a battered wok, and in the simple joy of a steaming plate placed before you. ⸻ A Pancit Story Rooted in Tradition Pancit is more than a dish in the Philippines — it’s a cultural motif. We eat it during birthdays, family milestones, town fiestas, and even on the most ordinary …

Miss Universe 2025 Top 5 Winners

Miss Universe 2025 — when beauty, scandal, and mistrust collide

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The coronation of Fátima Bosch of Mexico as Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok was supposed to be a night of celebration. Instead, it became the centre of a firestorm — judge resignations, allegations of manipulation, online wars between fandoms, and criminal investigations swirling around the organisation’s top leadership. By the next morning, the question wasn’t “Who won?” — it was “Can Miss Universe still be trusted?” The allegations: rigged, manipulated, and mishandled Fans worldwide have been unusually unified in one sentiment: “Something didn’t feel right.” Among the biggest reasons: • Judges resigning before the finale, with at least one cryptically hinting at process issues. • On-stage and backstage altercations circulating on social media. • Delegation walkouts and complaints about inconsistent treatment. • Leadership miscommunication, livestream rants, and contradictory official statements. These were not small hiccups — they were structural cracks. And they pointed to one name repeatedly: Raul Rocha. Raul Rocha: the controversy magnet at the centre of it all Even before the coronation, Raul Rocha, co-owner and president of the Miss Universe Organization, was …

Jeproks the Musical

Jeproks: The Musical — Pinoy Rock, Privilege, and the Stories We Repeat

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There are nights at the theater that feel like Manila is whispering an old story back to you — a story about youth, rebellion, privilege, growing pains, and the kind of music that refuses to die. Watching Jeproks: The Musical at GSIS Theater on November 23 felt exactly like that. It wasn’t just a show. It was a reclamation of memory. And backstage, as I met with the cast — seasoned OPM names returning to their musical roots — it became clear that Jeproks is more than a jukebox musical. It is a mirror held up to the Philippines, past and present, lit by the anthems of Pinoy rock legend Mike Hanopol. What “Jeproks” Really Means: A Word We Thought We Understood Most Filipinos know jeproks as a fun old slang word — retro, quirky, a callback to the hippie aesthetic of the 70s. But the word has teeth. Jeproks comes from “projects” — specifically the QC Projects, which in the 1970s were home to upper-middle-class and well-off Filipino youth. The aesthetic was long-haired, kalas, …

Chop Chop Restaurant Bintan Lagoon Resort Indonesia

A Taste of China at Bintan Lagoon Resort’s ‘Chop Chop’

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BINTAN ISLAND, INDONESIA — Since no one gets crucified by simply going directly to the kitchen upon arriving home, we always try and go scathe free. We did another visit to Bintan Lagoon Resort early this year, our favorite next stop whenever we visit Singapore, as it is only an hour ferry-ride away from Singapore. After putting our luggages down, we went straight to this kitchen they called ‘Chop Chop.’