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Lessons from a Singapore Sojourn
Recently, I was asked by my friend Joevel to write about my experiences in the Republic of Singapore, where I had the opportunity to visit in 2016 and in 2019. Upon her beckoning and mention of the subject, I quickly grabbed the opportunity to do so.
Top 5 Feel-Good Movies to (Re)Watch during the Pandemic
Loosely adapted from Jane Austen’s Emma (it even has a Harriet!), Clueless helmer is sooo attuned with the teen-aged sensibilities of its time that it became a huge cultural phenomenon, with young girls copying Cher’s style, and Valley speak (think Barneys, Baldwins, and Betties).
Diara Food Stop: The little pop-up that cares
Mona Dia, a former councilor and former Felisa village chief now sits as corporate secretary of the local water utilities firm. She also owns local businesses with his husband Ramon who is now village chief of Felisa.
DNX LIFESTYLE | Enter Jazzman: Music for the soul
It’s an evocation of smoky bar lounges, of mob molls draped over pianofortes, of silk stockings and clingy black dresses and slim cigarettes and the mysterious woman in the corner where the spotlight hits her face just so to see a hint of red lipstick and pale makeup.
Affirming life amid tragedy: Arts Month celebration in Maylan
HIMAMAYLAN CITY, Negros Occidental, Philippines - Leading artists who came here, and officials of this southern Negros city agree that this year's celebration of Arts Month of the National Commission for the Culture and Arts (NCCA) is not simply going through the motions but carries a deeper meaning amid fear and death brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Back to the future? Hollywood and nostalgia
Cinemas and small screens have seen a recent surge in interest over offerings that basically are either retreads of tried-and-tested formula bringing back familiar iconic faces and mixing them with new ones, or paying homage to an era that was once true, great, and beautiful.
DNX Lifestyle: Does it have it all? Inside Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod: Sublime vistas, smart rooms, gourmet delights
Step inside one of its Superior rooms, spread the curtains and one will be greeted by a view of the sea, the Guimaras Strait to be exact, an almost endless expanse of blue dotted by a few ships making their way to Panay, the island across, or seeking to drop anchor in the private port of Bacolod City.
Eid-ul-Fitr: What it is and its significance
What is Eid-ul-Fitr and what is its significance to our Muslim brothers and sisters? We cannot talk about Eid-ul-Fitr without discussing the Ramadan, which for Muslims is considered one of the holiest months of the year. According to the Islamic Networks Group website, Ramadan is sually celebrated during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, […] The post Eid-ul-Fitr: What it is and its significance appeared first on DNX - Digital News Exchange.
Buhat Paglaum part 1 streams tomorrow
BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental, Philippines - Artists are the usually the first to come together when the world experiences a crisis, when there’s an important message to deliver, when others need help. The post Buhat Paglaum part 1 streams tomorrow appeared first on DNX - Digital News Exchange.
Affirming life amid tragedy: Arts Month celebration in Maylan
HIMAMAYLAN CITY, Negros Occidental, Philippines - Leading artists who came here, and officials of this southern Negros city agree that this year's celebration of Arts Month of the National Commission for the Culture and Arts (NCCA) is not simply going through the motions but carries a deeper meaning amid fear and death brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Affirming life amid tragedy: Arts Month celebration in Maylan appeared first on DNX - Digital News Exchange.
Katumbal: Art without limits
By Hannah A. Papasin and Julius D. Mariveles Eight years ago, beside a Koodiyattam classroom in Dempsey Hill, Singapore, T. Sasitharan listened quietly as he was asked a question about art and politics. Too often than not, Sasi, widely considered as a guiding light of theater and the arts in Singapore, believes the message gets […] The post Katumbal: Art without limits appeared first on DNX - Digital News Exchange.
Eid-ul-Fitr: What it is and its significance
What is Eid-ul-Fitr and what is its significance to our Muslim brothers and sisters? We cannot talk about Eid-ul-Fitr without discussing the Ramadan, which for Muslims is considered one of the holiest months of the year. According to the Islamic Networks Group website, Ramadan is sually celebrated during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, […] The post Eid-ul-Fitr: What it is and its significance appeared first on DNX - Digital News Exchange.
Buhat Paglaum part 1 streams tomorrow
BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental, Philippines - Artists are the usually the first to come together when the world experiences a crisis, when there’s an important message to deliver, when others need help. The post Buhat Paglaum part 1 streams tomorrow appeared first on DNX - Digital News Exchange.
Lessons from a Singapore Sojourn
Recently, I was asked by my friend Joevel to write about my experiences in the Republic of Singapore, where I had the opportunity to visit in 2016 and in 2019. Upon her beckoning and mention of the subject, I quickly grabbed the opportunity to do so. The post Lessons from a Singapore Sojourn appeared first on DNX - Digital News Exchange.