Rosanna of Lui Skin Tech: From Dubai Dreams to Canadian Grit
By Anjo Pallasigui “Sarap mabuhay sa Canada, basta wala kang inaapakan.” That’s one of the first things Rosanna said during our interview — and that pretty much sums up her story. She’s the woman behind Lui Skin Tech, a small clinic in Ontario helping clients (mostly kababayans) feel confident in their skin without breaking the bank. […]
Michael Sobrepeña: From Silent Supporter to Champion Coach
You might not notice him at a party. Off the court, Michael Sobrepeña is quiet, unassuming. But inside a gym, he’s electric — clapping, calling plays, locked into every drill with the intensity of someone who’s found his purpose. Michael didn’t start out as a coach. Just a proud dad cheering from the sidelines, watching […]
Karlo of Square Box: Fighting with Heart, Not Just Fists
When Karlo took his first loss after 21 wins, it shook him. “It crushed me,” he admits. “I had to re-learn that losing is part of the game.” But that moment of pain became the foundation for something greater—Square Box Toronto, a gym he co-founded with two fellow fighters. Karlo didn’t grow up with access […]
Inflation Hack: Anjo Tries T&T’s $15 Viral Crispy Chicken
With rising food prices, finding a meal that’s both satisfying and budget-friendly feels like winning the jackpot. In this FTV Vlog episode, Anjo explores just that—stumbling upon what he calls an “inflation hack” at T&T Supermarket: a whole crispy chicken for just $15. For context, similar meals at fast food chains like KFC or Popeyes easily reach $20–25 […]
From Potlucks to Packed Events: The Story of Tummy Fillers
In this episode of Katas ng Kusina, we head to Brampton to meet Cherry and Erwin Bansil, the powerhouse couple behind Tummy Fillers, a Filipino catering business that has grown from humble backyard potlucks into one of the most trusted names in the community. What began as word-of-mouth orders from friends and family has turned into a full-blown […]
Karl Mariano: It’s Not Over Till It’s Over
Karl Mariano still remembers the feeling. Grade school, summertime, his first basketball camp. He was the youngest on the floor, playing alongside high schoolers, but none of that mattered. Every week, he showed up. The excitement never left. That same feeling lives in the kids he now coaches through Level Up Basketball, a grassroots camp he […]
Women’s MPBL: A New Era for Women’s Basketball in the Philippines
Basketball has always been close to the hearts of Filipinos, but for the longest time, there was a gap in representation for women in the sport. On January 19, 2025, the Women’s MPBL (WMPBL) held its inaugural season at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Arena. This historic event marks the first professional women’s basketball league in […]
DOY KASTILYO
(36yo | Bauan, Batangas | Painter – Filipino Fauvism) His works are a mash-up of his strongest influences. Matisse’s bold colors, Picasso’s cubism, Amorsolo’s themes, among others. This Filipino artist from Bauan, Batangas has sold more than 400 works since the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic. His dream is to promote Pinoy Fauvism to the world, and […]
