By Ma. Joan Paula Dino


In the city of Sorsogon, one restaurant rose to defy the average and typical food scene of fast food and street food.

Founded by John Anthony Estipona in 2010, Una Pizzeria has gained popularity, in what it claims in a “discriminating market”. Along with its sister restaurant Café Rosita, established in 2008 and located in Gubat, the two are said to be the only restaurants that bring a full Italian food experience in Sorsogon. 

And that is undeniable. 

By Andressa Niña V. Flores


Ms Rowling may have long put her quill and parchment to rest, but the magic she started 15 years ago lives on in the hearts of millions and millions of Harry Potter fans a.k.a. “Potterheads” around the world.

In celebration of Harry Potter’s 15th anniversary, Scholastic unveiled seven new covers of the well-loved series, which went on sale in trade paperback on the 27th of August this year.

The revamped covers were illustrated by New York Times best-selling author and Eisner Award-nominated artist Kazu Kibuishi, who is best known for the on-going Amulet series of graphic novels.

By Anne Kathleen S. Vicho

It’s that time of the year again when the smell of paper is wafting in the air and the smiles of the people radiant with glee and excitement visible in the twinkle in their eyes.

The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) is back on its 34th year with a bigger and grander collection of all kinds of books starting from literary, references, textbooks, graphic novels and children’s books from the publishing companies all over the Philippines. 

By  Charry Fatima D. Garcia

It’s exciting to go on a trip abroad, but it is more exciting to see one of the most famous and most visited cities in the world. When you hear “Europe”, the first thing that come into your mind is that city in France.

The world famous city I am talking about is the much-loved Paris. This word can be found everywhere; on shirts, bags, notebooks, pens, and some even on toilet paper. But, what’s the buzz about this city and what made it so popular?

My family set foot on Paris last summer to celebrate my 18th birthday. It’s a wonderful experience because instead of wearing sunglasses and sleeveless dresses, we wore jackets and scarves on a summer vacation.

By Anne Kathleen S. Vicho

Let us reverse the question, what remains after we die?

The after death has been a topic of contemplation for as long as humanity itself. Different beliefs and religions point out to different destinations: heaven for the pure of heart, purgatory for the sinners, and the underworld for the hopeless.

What is left after the departed’s journey on to their final destination is the theme of the art exhibit, Testimony of What Remains by the Jesuit priest, Jason Dy, SJ that follows his series of projects centered on bottled memorabilia, envelopes of prayer requests and actual remains of cemetery markers and statuettes.

The short spiritual journey inside the exhibit room begins with the presentation of artworks, In Loving Memory Of and Pick Up Your Mat and Walk.

By Ma. Joan Paula Dino

Somewhere in the busy highway of E. Rodriquez Senior Avenue, down the quiet road of Alabama street lies 10a Alabama, an old ancestral house with a peculiar-looking gate.

The house-turned-gallery showcases vintage furniture pieces from Resurrection Furniture. Displayed like ordinary pieces of furniture around a home, these, with their unique designs, are without a doubt the apple of the eye of each of the viewers. Yet the most interesting about this place is that the Arts and Crafts Fair is held twice to thrice a year.


Started in May 2011 by Resurrection Furniture's Arlene Barbaza and Leah Sanchez, the weekend fair gathers local artists and crafters, art lovers, and handmade enthusiasts from in and out the Metro.