By KREW Ginyn Noble-Cadavillo Korean summer festivals have always been on my travel bucket list. Imagine vibrant crowds, electrifying music, and unique experiences that go way beyond your typical summer fair. So, the recent news of a Waterbomb Festival finally coming to Manila was such a thrill! This excitement wasn't born out of nowhere. A …
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By Ginyn Noble-Cadavillo Traveling with a family of various ages can be intimidating, especially when venturing to a country with potential language barriers and cultural differences. You have to consider destinations that cater to the needs of both parents and young children. Nearby Southeast Asian countries may be favored by many parents with young kids. …
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Written by: John Paul Serraon serves as an Honorary Reporter for an online media program by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. "At Dusk" focuses on political coercion and a story about a person's journey of self-discovery. The main character, Park Min Woo, plays an incredibly vital role in the novel. Park is at …
By KREW John Axel Orencia Recently, the induction ceremony of 2024 Korean Culture Content Creators was held. K-Creators was a general term for both the Honorary Reporters (Writers) and K-influencers (Video Creators) who were officially appointed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. Individuals under these programs were from …
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By KREW John Axel Orencia // Photo by John Axel Orencia and Marianne Monsanto Bringing the finest of Korean culture to the Philippines, the K-Culture Next Door: 2024 Korea Festival was an engaging and successful event. This festival, which was organized by the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines as part of the "Diamond Jubilee" celebration …
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By MRBJ KREW Tries: Being a Book Club Member! If you are still trying to breathe despite the hustle and bustle, keep reading. Yeongju, a character in the “Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop” written by Hwang Bo-Reum and translated by Shanna Tan, lives life passionately making herself busy all the time not until her divorce …
By: Myla Torres-Eder Got that intense craving for some satisfying Korean fare? If you have time to spare, you can travel to Angeles City in Pampanga to bring your K-drama dreams to life. This spot is a haven for all K-enthusiasts, as it offers an array of authentic Korean food choices, karaokes, saunas, salons, and …
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By Chickie Laurente Let's take a peek into Won-Pyung Sohn's book, Almond. Almond is a story about a boy namYunjae who has a condition called alexithymia. It is a rare condition where the amygdala (thesmall almond-shaped part of the brain) is underdeveloped. It limits one's capacity to expressemotions outwardly. He has no friends, but he …
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By Hannah Petrache What is saucy and black, and is eaten by single people during April in Korea? If you guessed jajangmyeon, you are correct!!! April 14 is called the Black Day, an “unofficial” celebration day observed by single people in Korea for fun! During this day, people who did not receive chocolates during February …
By: Michael Sherwin Nasol On Saturday, April 13, 2024, I got invited to attend the <Color+Full> Kim Seon-ho fan meet at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, and for someone who hadn’t attended a fan meet in quite some time, I felt a mix of excitement and nostalgia leading up to the day itself. I …
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