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

Ten of the ‘messiest’ moments on Philippine television

The Philippines has no shortage of scandals, fiascos, and laughable moments caught on live television. The people involved come from all walks of life—from politicians to your ordinary Juan—showing that no one is immune from experiencing embarrassing moments.

Current Events

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Travel

Singapore launches a new Changi Heritage Trail

The trail features 23 sites that shine the spotlight on the area's history and the different eras associated with it.

Travel

Airbnb releases first-ever Creative Guide to Bangkok ahead of Songkran

The guide is aligned with the Thai government’s vision to continue promoting a more local, creative, and immersive form of travel in the capital, taking visitors to hidden gems not featured in your usual guides.

Travel

Three new destinations added to Hanoi’s tourism circuit

With the special tour called “Exploring the Heritage Road in South Thăng Long”, the Tourism Department aims not only to bring in more local and foreign tourists, but also to make them stay longer in the city.

Travel

Oh deer! Nara’s sacred deer on the brink of losing their protected status

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Entertainment

Five times Marina Summers showed the world the best of Philippine culture

More than the finals appearance, Marina’s efforts to showcase the best of Philippine culture and talent throughout the world and beyond the hallowed walls of drag race has surely inspired a new generation of talented drag artists to follow in her footsteps.

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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

Ten of the ‘messiest’ moments on Philippine television

Amid rising temperatures, is Paris all set for the 2024 Olympics?

Singapore launches a new Changi Heritage Trail

Airbnb releases first-ever Creative Guide to Bangkok ahead of Songkran

Three new destinations added to Hanoi’s tourism circuit

Oh deer! Nara’s sacred deer on the brink of losing their protected status

Five times Marina Summers showed the world the best of Philippine culture

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