Sunday Culture and Arts Notebook

by George Banez “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.”  Says Juliet to lover Romeo whose family name betrays him as nemesis to her own.  She convinces him that…

by George Banez “NO.” I politely told one of the participating housewives. She suggested adding sugar to the Filipino “Chicken Adobo” recipe I prepared for them to cook.  Back in Fukuoka, Japan, in the 90s, I said “YES” to every opportunity…

by Ruther Ray C. Ruado I still remember the first time a student submitted an article that was perfectly formatted; clean layout, flawless grammar, impressive at first glance. But as I read, something felt amiss. It was flat, lifeless, and…

by George Banez “We need to first know our own food so intimately before we can fully present its diversity internationally,” declared Filipino French digital content creator Erwan Heussaff. The James Beard Foundation Media Award recipient for promoting Filipino cuisine…

When a co-worker found out I grew up in the Philippines, he could not stop enthusing about the parties Filipino Americans throw here in the U.S.  He gushed over “lumpia” spring rolls and “pancit” stir-fried noodles.  As a frequent Latino…

Over lunch of rice, soup, fish, and vegetables at my sister’s house in Paranaque, Philippines, I found myself explaining to the family’s caregiver what a sandwich was like in the U.S. where I live. Needless to say, I had a…

  This, I ask, and I ask- May the peace we all yearn for Reign finally in our hearts May it guide our thoughts and images Of how the world and life can be. No more bombings, no more wars…

Manila, Philippines —  The Timeless Strokes Exhibit. This special exhibition at Imahica Art Gallery opened on May 10 and is already buzzing with energy, stories, and inspiration. Timeless Strokes brings together early works by some of the biggest names in…

Ian Fulgar Solo Exhibition: Beyond Replication- The Birth of Composition & Jade Fulgar Solo Exhibition: Reflections in Motion- An Exploration of Memory, Identity and Water January 25, 2025. An exhibit, featuring the art of a father and a young daughter,…

When loneliness bites you What do you do Do you do nothing Or do you try to sing Mournful melodies may seep Tears may roll down, in a heap Do you do something that can bring Remorse and relief From…