‘Sisig’ titbit hints good feast
Binulo is a method of cooking in bamboo, a nod to the culinary traditions of the indigenous Aetas in Pampanga. It pays homage to the Aeta land, their…
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read
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Vernon Velasco's humorous, observational style blends wit, irony and dark comedy. Drawing from his own experiences, he offers sharp insights into human nature and the awkwardness of everyday life, often exploring themes of family, culture and personal flaws. His writing is conversational and self-deprecating, balancing uproarious humor with moments of vulnerability and introspection. His distinct voice captures the absurdities of life, making readers laugh while also prompting deeper thought.
Binulo is a method of cooking in bamboo, a nod to the culinary traditions of the indigenous Aetas in Pampanga. It pays homage to the Aeta land, their…
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read
Discipline is the rock on which Singapore was built, where there’s nary a smattering of grime or any visible gunk glistening on pavements and restaurant floors…
Vernon Velasco · · 3 min read
In ‘Moby Dick,’ puppets are mere men, low in their nature and infinite in their desires.
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read
In Moby Dick, puppets are mere men, low in their nature and infinite in their desires.
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read
‘Una Isla’ uses the wisdom of dance to show how cultures are conquered. It’s advanced yet primal in the way it is constantly grounded on the concept of…
Vernon Velasco · · 3 min read
Una Isla uses the wisdom of dance to show how cultures are conquered. It's advanced yet primal in the way it is constantly grounded on the concept of…
Vernon Velasco · · 3 min read
Gift-giving is never the principal duty of friendship. But take it as a tradition of generosity from Saudi Arabia's Ministry of kindness, rendered in several…
Vernon Velasco · · 1 min read
Swing that skillet I grant you, and argue your case against chewing gum in Singapore: "Simply being offended doesn't prove a thing." "Just because it's true…
Vernon Velasco · · 1 min read
You don't put on one piece a country of many languages and diasporas. This cosmopolitan population is appreciated from the streets to a progressive national…
Vernon Velasco · · 1 min read
WATCH: Murmurs and frenzied chatter hanker for some experimental local pilot poised for a renaissance. Untried and untested homegrown productions, like "Anak",…
Vernon Velasco · · 1 min read