CNN Philippines Life • 23rd December 2019

9 things we loved about food in the past decade

Our food obsessions come and go, as we saw not only this year but in the past ten years. But there is always room for new things, it seems, some of which are here to stay, perhaps for another decade or more.

CNN Philippines Life • 12th December 2019

6 Filipino books that tell our favorite food stories

Whenever there’s food and a group of people huddled around a meal, there is always a good story.

CNN Philippines Life • 4th October 2019

12 Filipino brands that prove the future of fashion is sustainable

All over the world, sustainable, ethical and circular fashion is making a name for itself, and in the Philippines, the movement, mostly led by women, is starting to take shape.

CNN Philippines Life • 28th May 2019

Elephant Grounds might just be your new favorite coffee shop

There are a lot of things to be excited about at Elephant Grounds, beyond the fact that it’s the latest addition to Manila’s roster of innovative restaurants.

CNN Philippines Life • 4th January 2019

‘Feminism is necessary as long as class struggle is necessary’

As President Duterte jokes about sexual assault yet again, reading "Umaalmá, Kumikibô" couldn’t be more important.

CNN Philippines Life • 16th October 2018

How can we make Manila’s cocktails better?

Attaboy New York bartender Otis Florence shares top tips on moving the cocktail culture forward in Manila.

CNN Philippines Life • 8th August 2018

Two years after victory, why does ‘Philippines v. China’ feel like a defeat?

In Marites Dañguilan Vitug’s “Rock Solid,” Filipinos are called to sustain a hard-earned victory despite the Philippine government’s defeatist stance against China.

CNN Philippines Life • 26th January 2018

EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes of 'The Lion King' rehearsals in Manila

Quintessential African beats, elaborate puppetry, and show-stopping performances await audiences of “The Lion King” in Manila.

CNN Philippines Life • 11th January 2018

6 Pinoy ‘food trends’ to watch out for in 2018

Food trends don’t necessarily have to be just about “the next big thing,” or the next best dish, or the next best restaurant.

CNN Philippines Life • 11th December 2017

‘Poison’ is your newest friendly neighborhood doughnut shop

Poison Doughnuts gives a satisfying bite and a bit of chew, with an array of flavors like garam masala and vanilla glaze.

CNN Philippines Life • 7th December 2017

This little cinema is Mandaluyong’s newest hidden gem

Black Maria Pictures in Mandaluyong has witnessed the journey of Philippine cinema — from film to digital — and the democratization of the art form.

CNN Philippines Life • 25th October 2017

Where do Manila’s best chefs go to eat?

In The Test Kitchen, Josh Boutwood conjures dishes that win the tastes of Manila’s best chefs.

CNN Philippines Life • 19th September 2017

Manila will soon taste the cheapest Michelin-starred meal in the world

Hawker Chan’s soya sauce chicken rice and noodle is cheap, filling, and is coming to Manila, joining the likes of restaurants awarded with the prestigious Michelin star.

CNN Philippines Life • 8th September 2017

The many ways Sarsá ‘reinvents’ Filipino food

In Sarsá, Chef JP Anglo plays around with his menu, but never forgets what makes his dishes distinctly Filipino.

CNN Philippines Life • 18th August 2017

The sonic spectacle of Phoenix in Manila

Phoenix’s second concert in Manila was both a visual and musical spectacle, catering to a crowd ready to take part in their performance.

CNN Philippines Life • 31st May 2017

A hidden kaiseki restaurant in Makati takes you to the heart of Japan

In Makati’s Kyo-to, Chef Ryohei Kawamoto ensures that his kaiseki set menu upholds the truest values of Japanese culture.

CNN Philippines Life • 26th May 2017

‘West Side Story’ in Manila: What to expect from the Broadway classic

The international tour of the Broadway musical “West Side Story” comes to Manila after a month-long run in Hong Kong. Here are a few things to expect from the politically-charged dance musical.

CNN Philippines Life • 7th April 2017

Dinuguang taho, sisig fideos, and nose-to-tail adobo: Madrid Fusión Manila, day 2

On the second day of Madrid Fusión Manila, chefs take on the culinary practice of “nose-to-tail.”

CNN Philippines Life • 6th April 2017

The many ways we eat rice: Madrid Fusión Manila, day 1

Heirloom rice takes up the lunch table at the regional cuisine showcase in Madrid Fusión Manila's first day.

CNN Philippines Life • 5th April 2017

In Manila Hotel, Filipino street food is given the five-star treatment

Aside from being a living monument to the nation’s history, the Manila Hotel promises to be a home for Filipino street food reimagined for the young and cosmopolitan eater, through the newly opened Sun Deck.