The “dress code” excuse: A transwoman was denied entry at a BGC bar
Over the weekend, a well-known bar in BGC was blasted on social media for barring a transwoman for entering because of a “dress code.” The accuser, who asked to keep…
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Frank Magalona was briefly detained for touching a woman
After all the reports on sexual assault, you’d think men would know better. But we’re guessing not. Earlier today, artist Frank Magalona, son of the late Francis M and Pia…
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I Tried a Boxing Class Geared to Knock Out the Pounds
Muhammad Ali’s “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” is a succinct way to describe the ideal boxer. Floating like a butterfly means that you should be fast and…
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Forget Your Diets, Pablo’s Formally Opens in Manila
Today, Japan’s famous rare cheese tart house Pablo’s is having its official grand launch. We’ve ripped meal plans, have you? Upon word that it was coming to the Philippines, foodies…
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Who Knew Crispy Fried Chicken Could Get an Upgrade?
These days, I find it quite difficult to appreciate any form of fried chicken because it’s literally served in every major fast food joint. And I’m sure most of you…
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Why Is There so Much Hype for Hey Hansdome’s Peranakan Cuisine?
I may not be the right person to talk about this new restaurant, because as soon as you mention Singapore and food in one sentence, I’m already sold. But whatever,…
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Welcome to Your New Favorite Brunch Place
Sunnies Café had no formal launch, they just announced their opening on social media and has been drawing crowds since then. Everything, as mentioned by Martine Cajucom, was very organic.…
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The Restaurant to Remember Your Childhood Comforts and Classic Family Meals By
I know what you’re thinking: What’s so different about another restaurant serving up comfort food? Chef Vicky Pacheco of Flatiron 1771 knows it too. “In reality, everyone has their own…
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Despite Having Kids, I Still Have a Social (Media) Life
Every week, Preen tackles motherhood sans the rose-tinted glasses. Our columnists L. Juliano, Marla Darwin, Monica Eleazar-Manzano, and Rossana Unson tell their personal experiences like it is—at times frustrating, oftentimes confusing, but always enlightening. I…
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Heads Up: NY Street Food Star Sets Up First Ever International Shop in Manila
Few cities can truly claim that their street food is part of their tourist attraction. One of them being New York City, with its multi-cultural atmosphere that encourages foreigners to…
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