There are very few things as universally loved as chocolate. Whether in the form of a bar, served as a truffle, or coated with a candy shell, chocolates seem to be the type of sweets that never go out of style. The chocolate industry is also currently on the rise, with the 2020 Worldwide Cocoa…
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The right dress can make any person the center of attention with a few magical snips and snaps. But there is definitely more than meets the eye when viewing a designer piece; there are stories in the smallest of beadings, in the most intricate laser-cut carvings, and even in the way the dress fits the…
A new decade has arrived; more people are looking to reinvent themselves with a fresh slate. But with every social media post of embarking on a journey toward a “new year, new me”, how many of these people are truly taking action to change and heal themselves for the better? Reinventing oneself takes more than…
Going to the gym takes guts; sometimes the feeling of taking one’s fitness into one’s own hands is emboldening, but other times, it’s an act that can reveal one’s deepest insecurities. The journey toward physical fitness is best done in the company of others, which explains the growing popularity of gyms solely for females like…
ASPIRE: Lasallian Youth Congress, a youth forum that encouraged members of the Lasallian community to initiate social impact, kicked off last November 21. The multi-day event was attended by participants from De La Salle University-Manila, De La Salle Lipa, and La Salle University Ozamiz, who pitched solutions on local community issues such as sustainability, unemployment,…
The Lasallian Youth Orchestra (LYO) has performed on and off the stage for the past 10 years, bringing elegance and grace through their instruments and meticulously practiced performances. Over the years, LYO has had a myriad of performances spanning multiple genres—from BLACKPINK’s latest single to a medley of Miss Saigon’s soundtrack. The orchestra’s flexibility and…
A mass mobilization was held on September 20 to commemorate the 47th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law by Former President Ferdinand Marcos on September 21, 1972. Despite soaking rains, protesters from various sectors—including youth groups, clergy, workers, and farmers—marched to Quirino Grandstand to not only memorialize the victims of the Marcos regime, but…
Many have theorized how the end of the world will come. With threats ranging from biological warfare to brain-eating zombies or a destructive alien invasion, theories have ranged from the mundane to those out of this world. But while these ideas may seem far-fetched from the real state of the world, something looming in the…
The morning after getting uproariously drunk for Piolo Pascual’s birthday, Erwin “Lucky” Blanco sat beside the pool in Thailand. A throbbing headache kept him sidelined from the day’s activities. Left only with his laptop, he scoured the net for ideas for his next film. Snow. Sorrow. Suspense. Hours later, woven from a hundred loose threads…
In scorching fire and searing heat, panic kicks in. You see figures clad in yellow rush in a burning house to save lives. Whether it be through a screen or in real life, the danger of fire cannot be underestimated. But there are those who risk their lives with only the thought of saving others…