The House of Representatives on Monday afternoon, Nov. 14 approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to impose a P100 excise tax on single-use plastic bags, which have long been said to be a major cause of environmental pollution. (Unsplash) Also known as House Bill (HB) No.4102, the...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Instead of throwing used tarpaulins into garbage, inmates have created them into fashionable and reusable handbags and aprons, thereby becoming their livelihood while detained at the Tabaco City District Jail in Tabaco City in this province. Fashionable handbags made of used...
Japanese backpack brand, anello, put the spotlight on the Philippines’ colorful festivities and diverse flora and fauna at the culminating activity of the brand’s 5 th anniversary on Friday, July 29, 2022 at the @Tokyo Store PH in Uptown Mall BGC. Wrapping up the brand’s first-ever bag...
The Valenzuela City government started the distribution of the "Pasko sa Hulyo" rice bags to senior citizens in the city on Saturday, July 23. The distribution will be held for five days, from July 23-24, 29-31 in various redemption sites in different barangays, where the elderlies registered to...
CAGAYAN -- Bayong Fashion Bag created by persons deprived of liberty (PDL) is gaining popularity. In fact, there is a high demand for the native bags as manifested by numerous orders in Ballesteros town. Photo via Liezle Inigo The Ballesteros District Jail Bayong Fashion Bags or BDJ Bayong Bags...
Bags can mean different for different kinds of people. A student needs one that can carry all their essentials, while a professional opts for something that can help them look the part. For travelers, the bag has to suit their lifestyle and needs. Indeed, gone are the days when bags were just a...
A lone bettor from Eastern Samar won the P8.9 million jackpot of Mega Lotto 6/45 during Friday night’s draw, June 24. (Photo taken from PCSO’s Facebook Live) According to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), the winning combination was 28 - 10 - 16 - 03 - 25 - 13. It had a total...
Globe Platinum gives travel extra flair with limited-edition collectibles Mundo carry-on carry-all Handmade by local artisans in Metro Manila from upcycled woven textiles, indigenous fabrics, and locally sourced leather, the backpack is an intricately woven and sewn travel companion that also...
The sustainable bag comes with doughnuts, sanitizer, and an OG card Parkland x Krispy Kreme duffle bag Krispy Kreme announced the arrival of their partnership with Parkland via Instagram. The team-up, which features three different bags, are in line with both parties’ commitment to...
Jade C. Calingasan, 33, and her husband Ruel B. Calingasan, 34, are the partners behind Woody Bags Mushroom Farm in Cuenca, Batangas. The couple was able to make a business out of a 40 square meters space by turning it into a mushroom growing house that can accommodate up to 6,000 mushroom fruiting...
Keep moving BAG TO RULE THEM ALL Clockwise from top left: Essential Cabin bags in bamboo, desert rose, and mango Even before the seismic shifts brought about by the global pandemic, the travel industry has been in constant evolution over the years redefining the way we live and move. For premium...
The domestic plastics industry has opposed a bill that seeks to impose P20 excise tax for every kilo of plastic bags removed from the Customs territory or from a factory and called for a win-win solution that will protect jobs and local manufacturing. In a statement, the Philippine Plastics...
