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Butuan’s Balanghai Festival: A celebration both on water and on land

Text and photos by Erwin Mascarinas | Lifestyle Section, InterAksyon.com · Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | 11:44 pm

It's fast, it's furious, it must be Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2013!

Text by Francine Marquez | Lifestyle Section, InterAksyon.com · Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | 11:47 am

Project Runway judge Nina Garcia in Manila for JAG, Philippine Fashion Week

Lifestyle Section, InterAksyon.com · Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | 10:50 am

GALLERY | Brigada Eskwela 2013: School year preparations begin in Aeta village

Photos by Teddy Pelaez, InterAksyon.com · Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | 8:53 am

Butuan’s Balanghai Festival: A celebration both on water and on land

Text and photos by Erwin Mascarinas | Lifestyle Section, InterAksyon.com · Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | 11:44 pm
Travel Section

Butuan’s Balanghai Festival: A celebration both on water and on land

KOREA CHRONICLES (Part 3) | Grace Lee revisits her childhood Everland

Hotel of the Week: Dusit Thani Manila

Food Section

GALLERY | IFEX 2013 entrepreneurs at InterAksyon's booth

IFEX 2013 | 8 local and Asian foods to include in your shopping list

IFEX 2013 | 10 unique Pinoy food finds, from frozen 'turon' to 'bagoong' powder

Arts & Culture Section

Visit museums for free on May 18, International Museum Day

18-May-13, 3:55 pm | Text by Romsanne Ortiguero, InterAksyon.com

Celebrate International Museum Day this Saturday with free admission on museums around Manila.

INKCANTO | Drink and genius: What happens when writers don’t sober up?

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 | 10:20 am

Sometimes drunken sessions with writers and journalists yield strange and funny incidents.

Harana.ph, a modern-day serenade for your Mom (and Pop)

Saturday, May 11, 2013 | 6:06 am

Tell your mother how much you love her in a way that nobody will, through a serenade.

Wellness Section

Healthy joints and better sleep: Two new supplements that could help you

02-May-13, 1:30 pm | Text by Melissa G. Bagamasbad | Photos by Rhoy Cobilla | Lifestyle Section, InterAksyon.com

Sleep-deprived individuals may benefit from these effective food supplements that nourish and help induce a good night’s rest, the natural way.

Now swirling, fresh Jamba Juice at Edsa Shang

Saturday, April 27, 2013 | 1:14 pm

Ditch your fast-food fix for a healthy fresh smoothie drink and a wholesome snack at this newest outlet in Edsa Shang.

You’re never too young—or too old—for swimming

Saturday, April 27, 2013 | 10:18 am

Take advantage of the summer season: chill by hitting the pool while learning the right way to swim at the Bert Lozada Swim School.

Lifestle Articles

Butuan’s Balanghai Festival: A celebration both on water and on land

Text and photos by Erwin Mascarinas | Lifestyle Section, InterAksyon.com · Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | 11:44 pm

In this celebration where ancient boats are the focus, the people of Butuan are truly anchored on their past while letting their rich heritage flow through the present and future.

It’s fast, it’s furious, it must be Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2013!

Text by Francine Marquez | Lifestyle Section, InterAksyon.com · Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | 11:47 am

No other local fashion event has been more Instagrammed, tweeted, liked on Facebook, and blogged than this twice a year fashion week that gathers the best and most promising Filipino fashion designers under one big roof.

Project Runway judge Nina Garcia in Manila for JAG, Philippine Fashion Week

Lifestyle Section, InterAksyon.com · Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | 10:50 am

The international fashion guru will be collaborating with denim brand JAG in a forum that aims to inspire young Filipino students and budding fashion entrepreneurs.

GALLERY | Brigada Eskwela 2013: School year preparations begin in Aeta village

Photos by Teddy Pelaez, InterAksyon.com · Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | 8:53 am

In this school for Aeta children, teachers, parents, and volunteers join hands to prepare it for school opening in June.

Interactive science and art booths for kids at Miriam College Nuvali fair

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | 1:08 am

Bond with your young kids this weekend via an interactive fair featuring robotics, hands-on arts and crafts, games, and lots of prizes.

KOREA CHRONICLES (Last of 4 parts) | Shopping Gangnam-style

Text and photos by Ana Valenzuela | Lifestyle Section, InterAksyon.com · Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | 1:31 pm

Grace Lee shops in this famous district in Seoul.

KOREA CHRONICLES (Part 3) | Grace Lee revisits her childhood Everland

Text and Photos by Ana Valenzuela | Lifestyle Section, InterAksyon.com · Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | 1:31 pm

TV5′s Good Morning Club co-host Grace Lee visits a place in Seoul where happy memories are endless.

Hotel of the Week: Dusit Thani Manila

As recommended by Agoda.com | In partnership with InterAksyon.com · Monday, May 20, 2013 | 10:06 am

This award-winning hotel blends the rich Thai heritage with Filipino hospitality amid a luxurious setting.

GALLERY | IFEX 2013 entrepreneurs at InterAksyon’s booth

Lifestyle Section, InterAksyon.com · Monday, May 20, 2013 | 12:57 am

Check out these food merchants at the ongoing IFEX 2013.

REFLECTION | ‘Come Holy Spirit, come’

By Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O. Carm. | Lifestyle Section, Special to InterAksyon.com · Sunday, May 19, 2013 | 11:26 am

We are holy when we listen and do the Lord’s commandments in love.

IFEX 2013 | 8 local and Asian foods to include in your shopping list

Text by Arnielyn Joanne L. Idorot | Photos by Analy Labor | Lifestyle Section, InterAksyon.com · Sunday, May 19, 2013 | 8:57 am

Hop over to the SMEX Convention Center on the last day of IFEX 2013 and take your pick of food finds you can bring home.

Smart offers fourth generation iPad with Wi-Fi and cellular

Saturday, May 18, 2013 | 4:15 pm

Smart offers new iPads with a range of attractive data plans.

Visit museums for free on May 18, International Museum Day

Text by Romsanne Ortiguero, InterAksyon.com · Saturday, May 18, 2013 | 3:55 pm

Celebrate International Museum Day this Saturday with free admission on museums around Manila.

IFEX 2013 | 10 unique Pinoy food finds, from frozen ‘turon’ to ‘bagoong’ powder

Text by Romsanne Ortiguero | Photos by Teddy Pelaez | Lifestyle Section, InterAksyon.com · Saturday, May 18, 2013 | 3:28 pm

Seven hundred Filipino food exhibitors present their own unique products with the vision to capture the world market throug the biggest food show in town.

IFEX 2013 | Grand food show spotlights best of Philippine flavors and Asia’s ethnic foods

Text by Romsanne Ortiguero | Photos by Teddy Pelaez | Lifestyle Section, InterAksyon.com · Saturday, May 18, 2013 | 11:34 am

IFEX 2013 aims to turn Philippines as a top-of-mind global source for quality foods and beverages.

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Family & Faith Section

REFLECTION | ‘Come Holy Spirit, come’

19-May-13, 11:26 am | By Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O. Carm. | Lifestyle Section, Special to InterAksyon.com

We are holy when we listen and do the Lord’s commandments in love.

Netizens share why their moms are the best

Monday, May 13, 2013 | 2:32 pm

Here are the many reasons why each mom is incredible.

BLOG | Gratitude Tablet: A mother’s great wisdom is seen in life’s humble things

Sunday, May 12, 2013 | 9:48 am

A daughter remembers her mother’s kindness and wisdom, including the care she put into little but essential things.

Home & Garden Section

Work hard, get more leisure as Alveo Land launches Solstice in soon-to-rise Circuit Makati

09-May-13, 12:36 pm

Having more time for play and entertainment may soon be within reach as Solstice, a newly launched residential condominium, is set to rise at the heart of Circuit Makati–an entertainment and leisure hub development by Ayala Land Inc.

Coscolluela group designs high-end SM Aura Premier according to green architecture

Saturday, May 4, 2013 | 1:27 pm

The internationally awarded architectural firm shapes the future of malls with the first pre-certified LEED Gold retail establishment in the country.

Twin Lakes: First vineyard resort in the Philippines soon to rise in Tagaytay

Monday, April 29, 2013 | 7:52 am

Tagaytay’s first master-planned integrated tourism estate featuring residential spaces, a hotel, and commercial area, will also have its own vineyard, producing grapes for local wines, which will then be sold in the future.