6977: Solo Karaoke and the Future of Fun
Illustration by CARISSA BAUTISTA Some things just aren’t as fun doing alone. Karaoke, for example, is predicated upon the veryContinue Reading
Author: Chonx Tibajia
Founding editor and EIC of GIST. Big fan of pasta.
#ProjectHappiness: Buy a self-care package, donate to a cause
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — We don’t need to tell you that, despite all the hurdles thrown our way, the bayanihan spiritContinue Reading
100 Days of Quarantine: How I Kept My Lockdown Meals Healthy and Exciting
Everytime I open a fresh bottle of olive oil, I’m transported back to Doña Elena’s olive tree plantation in PriegoContinue Reading
I’ve Missed the Birthdays of People I Love — Why Can’t You?
Today is my grandmother’s 86th birthday. She lives in the province with my titas and cousins. Traveling wears her out, so everyContinue Reading
10 Classic Philippine Destinations to Revisit When It’s Safe to Travel Again
I am often asked where I’d like to travel to when the pandemic is over, and the first thing thatContinue Reading
Worry From Home: The Plight of Freelance Creatives in Extended Quarantine
There is no shortage of creativity in the time of coronavirus. On Instagram Stories, Facebook, and even TikTok — ourContinue Reading
Inside Voices: Life As We Know It
We’re not prepared for this surreal, unbelievable life. The quiet, interrupted only by the sound of Purge-like sirens and megaphoned remindersContinue Reading
Enter the dragon, exit the tiger: 18 things to do in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — I’ve never heard of Bruceploitation until I had to google the phrase “enter the dragon, exit theContinue Reading
REVIEW: Haters gonna hate, U2’s gonna U2
MANILA, Philippines — I don’t know what U2 was thinking, literally, I don’t. I wasn’t in the room when theContinue Reading
Bacolod Guide: What to see, eat and do in the City of Smiles
Never have I met a city so mindful of its history as Bacolod, or people so proud of their heritageContinue Reading
The curious history of Lake Toba
Volcanic winters, cannibals, and an unusually large lake are but some of the things that lend to Lake Toba’s mystical charm.
Jogja is a friend of mine
A narrative guide to Yogyakarta: What to see, how to get there, what to eat, and more.
REVIEW: Ryan Murphy’s soapy electoral satire ‘The Politician’ pokes fun at the faux woke
Most teen dramas about social issues suck because they come across as preachy and inauthentic. The Politician, Netflix’s latest series byContinue Reading
8 traits of the enlightened traveler
You’ll see it in their eyes: a stillness that comes with preparedness, as well as the willingness to go withContinue Reading
Packing as a ritual, not a chore
Packing is a form of premeditation and intention-setting — what you think about is what you bring about, and when it comes to traveling, wild anticipation must always come with preparedness and a sense of wonder.
What your go-to U2 karaoke song says about you
U2 is coming to Manila and we’re guessing videoke joints everywhere will be adding more of the Irish band’s hitsContinue Reading
Have you ever been tita-shamed?
“Tita” (auntie), whether used as a prefix to the name of your actual Tita or tita figure, or as an adjective thatContinue Reading
I left my dream job to pursue a dream
My job was who I was for 15 years. Who am I now?
REVIEW: ‘Aladdin’ Musical is a dazzling, funny, pro-Jasmine interpretation of a Disney classic
What do you think of when you think of Aladdin? I’ve recently watched the cartoon to prepare for the Opening NightContinue Reading
11 movies that will make you lust for travel
Wanderlust is fueled by many things, one of them being film. When the scenery, the language, and the emotions areContinue Reading
Chris Pratt’s Tumi luggage would survive a velociraptor attack
HONG KONG — Here’s why luggage and travel accessories brand Tumi’s latest ambassador is the perfect choice: a) He’s aContinue Reading
All the signs that Daenerys might be turning into the Mad Queen
Spoilers ahead, obviously.
Aladdin The Musical comes to Singapore
Performances start on July 31.
Lang Leav: ‘There’s this misconception that love is this fluffy, silly thing and it’s relegated to women — it’s a way to put women down.’
“Who you love and who loves you back determines so much in your life.”
Four new seasons of HBO and Cinemax originals premiere on HBO Go
New seasons of four HBO and Cinemax Original Series will be premiering same time as the U.S. this January on HBOContinue Reading
Penn Badgley and Shay Mitchell are coming to Manila for ‘You’
Everything they do is for You.
The new Sunnies Agenda is super kawaii
It’s choose your own otaku adventure for the #SunniesAgenda2019. Inspired by the classics like Voltes V, Sailor Moon, Princess MononokeContinue Reading
‘The Haunting of Hill House’ is horror as horror should be
Few horror TV shows are truly terrifying. I remember watching Six Feet Under as a kid and being very scared.Continue Reading
Don’t be scared of the word ‘flawless’ — Laura Mercier
There are three types of women: full-coverage, medium-coverage and sheer. Sometimes all three exist in one woman — because it’sContinue Reading
Are you piling on too much skincare?
Sometimes, late at night, I feel gross and pile on every cream, gel and serum I have in my possession,Continue Reading
Riverdale 2 finale review: There’s a darkness inside us, and it loves Riverdale
The season 2 finale unpacks A LOT.
‘Deadpool 2’ REVIEW: The X-Force is strong in this one
NO SPOILERS, PROMISE.
This travel-friendly shampoo bar gives orangutans their homes back
Don’t you just hate having to pack several tiny bottles of toiletries? I’m not talking about your fancy creams andContinue Reading
Can we just enjoy Altered Carbon, please?
I have no specific set of standards when it comes to sci-fi, if it plays in front of me, IContinue Reading
What was your first binge?
After scrolling down my never-ending Viewing Activity page, I finally got to the very bottom and found out that myContinue Reading
90th Academy Awards: Complete list of nominees, where to watch
The 90th Academy Awards nominations were announced yesterday (January 23) from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theatre by actress-comedian Tiffany Haddish and actor-directorContinue Reading
Take a look behind the scenes of ‘Altered Carbon’
“The fights are very intense,” says Altered Carbon creator Laeta Kalogridis about the action in the upcoming Netflix sci-fi series.Continue Reading
For real: John Lithgow and Rebel Wilson are father-and-daughter in ‘Pitch Perfect 3’
Rebel Wilson reprises her lovable Fat Amy role in Universal Pictures’ Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the belovedContinue Reading
You’re all wrong: Riverdale’s mid-season finale reveals identity of the Black Hood
ALL YE WHO ENTER HERE: SPOILERS AHEAD It’s Christmas in Riverdale and nothing is as it seems. In the show’sContinue Reading
‘The Crown’s’ Vanessa Kirby thinks Princess Margaret is ‘too cool’ for social media
Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II’s feisty, rebellious sister, is getting a lot of attention in Season 2 of Netflix’s originalContinue Reading
