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Rosa May M. Bayuga

Rosa May M. Bayuga writes for a living and for the love of writing. She has won the Palanca awards and the National Commission on the Arts and Culture Writer’s Prize for her fiction. She explores the “dark side,” whenever she can. She cares for cats and roses, talks to long dead and dying stars, and writes when her spirit compels her to do so.

THE EXILE

It was Christmas break. Susie and I had all the time to do whatever we wanted to do. The one thing we had long wished for, since her uncle told us the man’s story, was to see the bearded exile who lived in the house across our homes. The front of the exile’s house faced our front door. Its back side faced Susie’s huge window in their house along the bay.

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Shore Eats: Where Fun, Bold Flavors, and Live Performances Collide

Shore Eats proudly unveils its doors to the bustling streets of Pasay City, bringing an eclectic mix of Asian flavors, a welcoming ambiance, and live performances to Sunrise Drive. Nestled within the vibrant community of SMDC Shore 3 Residences, Shore Eats promises a culinary journey like no...

Shore Eats: Where fun, bold flavors, and live performances collide

Pasay City—Shore Eats proudly unveils its doors to the bustling streets of Pasay City, bringing an eclectic mix of Asian flavors, a welcoming ambiance, and live performances to Sunrise Drive. Nestled within the vibrant community of SMDC Shore 3 Residences, Shore Eats promises a culinary journey like no...

Slow Fashion: Keeping IP Culture Alive

Nowadays, our streets and public places are overwhelmed with fast fashion – low-priced stylish clothing based on current trends bought from retail stores. But with the emergence of the nostalgia trend in today’s generation, people are now embracing back slow fashion as consumers value sustainability and quality. With...

Eternal Gardens honors 71 top sales achievers for 2023

Eternal Gardens, one of the leading memorial park developers in the Philippines, held its Grand Annual Awards on April 19, 2024, Friday, at the Citystate Tower Hotel in Ermita, Manila. This year's event, with the theme “A Lasting Commitment,” celebrated the outstanding achievements of 71...

National Artists to lead in NJLA 2024

Three of the country’s National Artists will be on hand to lead close to a hundred short story writers and poets in celebrating the 2024 Nick Joaquin Literary Awards (NJLA) this coming May 7. NJLA 2024 will be held at the 6th floor, SAMSUNG HALL, SM Aura Premier...

SM Cares, Autism Society Philippines (ASP) join forces for Autism-OK Philippines with the Angels Walk for Autism

Over 23,000 attendees gathered at the Mall of Asia Arena to promote awareness, accommodation, acceptance, and appreciation for those on the autism spectrum. The annual event united families, allies, and volunteers demonstrating a powerful commitment to building an Autism-OK Philippines. Simultaneous walks in SM Seaside City Cebu and...

Chinoy social activist blames Sinophobia and racism for false reports on Chinese students in Cagayan province

Academician, writer, and social activist Teresita Ang See described as “dangerous and unfortunate” the “baseless media reports” that speculated on “Chinese students as spies” in northern Philippines. During a recent "Pandesal Forum" held at Kamuning Bakery Cafe in Quezon City, Ang See reacted to earlier media reports that...

SM Cares and the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) join forces for Autism-OK Philippines with the Angels Walk for Autism

Over 23,000 attendees gathered at the Mall of Asia Arena to promote acceptance, appreciation, and accommodation for those on the autism spectrum. The annual event united families, allies, and volunteers demonstrating a powerful commitment to building an Autism-OK Philippines. Simultaneous walks in SM Seaside City Cebu and...

DENR to launch Earth Day Every Day Project to fortify fight vs plastic

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is launching on April 22 the Earth Day Every Day Project to mobilize the youth in curbing plastic pollution and to strengthen the fight against the use of plastic. Boy and Girl Scouts from different schools will compete in a...

Red Cross QC gets new building from city government

A new building for the Philippine Red Cross Quezon City Chapter was recently inaugurated as the humanitarian organization celebrates its 77the founding anniversary. Construction of the new building was funded by the local government of Quezon City. The city government turned over a fully-furnished three-story building to the...

All within 15 minutes: Urban planning concept city to rise in Pasay

For the modern urban dweller, 15 minutes is a lot of time. A lot of productive things can be done—a high-intensity, interval training (HITT) workout or run a 1.5-kilometer route, clearing your emails, meditating, catching up on the news, or preparing a quick smoothie—all within 15 minutes. But for...

This Sunday is Mang Inasal’s National Halo-Halo Blowout Delivery Exclusive

Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Halo-Halo Destination, extends its level up summer treat to its customers across the country with the National Halo-Halo Blowout Delivery Exclusive happening this Sunday, Apr. 21. Delivery patrons will get ₱20 discount on their Mang Inasal Extra Creamy Halo-Halo Small Size when they order via...