Johanna L. Añes-De La Cruz, Author at The POST

Here’s your guide to exciting—and insightful—events this Independence Month

As Filipinos living at such a tumultuous time in our country’s history, this year’s Araw ng Kalayaan should serve as a reminder for us to hold even closer and dearer to our hearts the values our heroes of old fought for: courage, honor, and yes, freedom.

Fashion

It’s tartans and thistles at Dior’s first show in Scotland in seven decades

The French fashion house’s Cruise 2025 catwalk show drew in A-list stars such as Jennifer Lawrence and Anya Taylor-Joy.

Sports

Traveling to Paris during the Olympics? Here’s a survival guide

The Paris 2024 Olympics, which takes place from July 26 to August 11, is expected to attract a staggering 15 million visitors.

Arts & Culture

Shop, dine, and enjoy art in this mall trail in Taguig

Until July 14, mall goers will have the chance to see artworks—from paintings to sculptures—and pair these up with a selection of food inspired by the oeuvres. Curated by writer, columnist, and food expert Angelo Comsti, you know you’re in for a few hours of great art and equally great food.

Travel

These are the world’s 10 most walkable cities—and you probably won’t recognize some of them

The study conducted more than 1,000 surveys and involved 850 million people from a whopping 794 cities across the world.

Lifestyle

Cartier Women’s Initiative announces winners of its 2024 edition with Asian stalwarts among 33 honorees

This year’s theme, “Forces for Good,” embodied the program’s ambition to foster a more just and equitable world, while emphasizing...

Travel

Worried about your privacy while on vacay? Here’s how to find hidden cameras in your rental home

Airbnb has banned the use of surveillance cameras in its rentals. The news was welcomed by those concerned about their privacy, but it helps to know how to find them.

Music

Eight exciting Asian music festivals to watch out for

Asians have also embraced and enjoyed this concept, from countries such as Japan to South Korea, Indonesia to the Philippines. This is good news for us Filipinos as we no longer have to travel very far to enjoy a few days of music, art, and many other things in between.

Lifestyle

Bark Air, a new airline for dogs (and their humans), is now flying

With Bark Air, humans no longer have the monopoly when it comes to jet-setting in style. The first jet charter company in the world promises to treat every furry guest as a VIP—very important pooch. It has recently made its inaugural fully booked flight last May 23 which whisked the stylish doggies from New York City to Los Angeles.

Travel

Experience Cambodia in Singapore in this vibrant floral exhibit

Gardens by the Bay brings the mystique of Cambodia’s best known attraction to humid Singapore in its ongoing "Orchids of Angkor Wat" display. Aside from a glimpse of the splendor of the largest religious structure in the world, you would also be treated to over 50 species and hybrids of vibrant Cambodian orchids.

Arts & Culture

Sardines, Carlo Tanseco’s pop art, and the communal spirit of Filipino culture

Tanseco reinterprets the names, branding, and other distinctive features of canned goods in a creative, witty way.

Food

Your quick, pocket-friendly Michelin food guide to Southeast Asia

There are holes-in-the-wall that serve Michelin-starred food at reasonable price points.

OPINION: Worshipping the rich, the beautiful, and the hopelessly vacant

What to expect from ‘Into the Woods’ Manila with its all-Filipino cast, creative team

REVIEW: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is fast, fun, and has more heart than you’d expect

Taylor Swift joins ‘Toy Story 5’ with new original song ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’

Seoul now has a robot theme park where androids dance to K-pop

The house that imagination built

WiFi, blackouts, and deadlines: The truth about productivity by the beach

Summer rail travel gets a boost as new route connects Poland, Czechia, and Germany

Vietnam lands two attractions in Tripadvisor’s Top 25 Asia. Not a single PH destination

Not into lamb? This Michelin-selected Makati restaurant might change your mind

The Heirloom Rice Project: Gallery by Chele fights to keep Cordillera rice alive

A wave of Filipino food innovations among the highlights of IFEX Philippines 2026

Scared of long reads? Spotify is turning magazine articles into your next audio listen

REVIEW: How ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ brings a ‘70s rock musical into 2026

Cebu beyond the beach: Workshops, wellness, and worthy wanderings

Seoul now has a robot theme park where androids dance to K-pop

Are you ready for an ‘eargasm’? JBL marks 80 years with AI and smarter sound specs

Scared of long reads? Spotify is turning magazine articles into your next audio listen

10 functional yet fashionable shoes you can actually wear all day

Mom and baby must-haves: Picks I’d personally make as a mother

Summer lifestyle staples: What to skip and what to shop

OPINION: Worshipping the rich, the beautiful, and the hopelessly vacant

What to expect from ‘Into the Woods’ Manila with its all-Filipino cast, creative team

REVIEW: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is fast, fun, and has more heart than you’d expect

Here’s your guide to exciting—and insightful—events this Independence Month

It’s tartans and thistles at Dior’s first show in Scotland in seven decades

Traveling to Paris during the Olympics? Here’s a survival guide

Shop, dine, and enjoy art in this mall trail in Taguig

These are the world’s 10 most walkable cities—and you probably won’t recognize some of them

Cartier Women’s Initiative announces winners of its 2024 edition with Asian stalwarts among 33 honorees

Worried about your privacy while on vacay? Here’s how to find hidden cameras in your rental home

Eight exciting Asian music festivals to watch out for

Bark Air, a new airline for dogs (and their humans), is now flying

Experience Cambodia in Singapore in this vibrant floral exhibit

Sardines, Carlo Tanseco’s pop art, and the communal spirit of Filipino culture

Your quick, pocket-friendly Michelin food guide to Southeast Asia