About thirty years ago, health officials informed us to avoid sun exposure between 10am to 3pm. They said that the damaging ultraviolet rays were at their strongest during this period. Given the advancement of biology and the worsening state of global warming, it’s surprising to see that the same old recommendation still stands. It Burns…
The temperature in Metropolitan Manila hit a low of 15.8 degrees Centigrade, with Baguio going even lower to 8.1 degrees. The last time I remember it being that cold was when I was still a kid in Grade School. And just like then, I love it! I have wonderful memories of celebrating the Christmas season…
In a tropical country like the Philippines, sun and heat are in abundance. And while the rains do help in arresting the high temperatures, nothing beats a dry afternoon. Take the weekend as an example. During a normal Sunday afternoon, I was sitting on a lounge chair with my trusty pooch dozing by my side….
Summer is coming to a close. The first rainy season typhoon for hit last weekend and the weather bureau is predicting two more will arrive before May is over. And with the month of June just a few weeks away, classes all over the Philippines will begin once more. Kids from all over the country…
The heat of summer brings with it the opportunity to take the vacation that we have long been sought out, take up a hoppy that we have put on the back burner, or just spend time with the family as they enjoy time away from school. For me, the summer heat brings another thing with…
The Mini! It’s back! No, not the car, the skirt! And it’s making this summer sizzle! While the past few years had girls wearing the shortest shorts or teeniest bikinis, they can only be seen in malls or beaches. This summer, even office girls are getting in on the action by showing more leg. Just…