In partnership with prominent and fan-favorite sneaker brands such as Nike, Sperry, Keds, Merrell, Fila, Vans, Tobys, and Cole Haan, SM North EDSA launches its supersized mall activation called Sneaker Con at the Block Atrium. This is exciting news for sneakerheads as they can cop themselves with...
On a hot summer day, there’s only one solution to keep yourself cool throughout the day. An ice-cold glass of lemonade! It’s such a simple recipe any child can follow it. The entrepreneurs can even start their own lemonade stand for some extra cash. Here’s a handy lemonade recipe to get you...
Summer is all about travel, adventures, reunions, and discoveries. For many, going on the road means new and exciting culinary thrills found only in specific towns or barrios. One of the best examples is the sinarapan, listed as the tiniest fish in the world and found in Lake Buhi, Camarines...
A PERFECT GETAWAY. Shangri-la Mactan offers 530 immaculate guest rooms and suites It was a hot ticket to paradise, the brothers Lichaytoo’s “Reservations in Paradise,” a yearly affair that has, for the second year in a row, moved to Shangri-La Mactan, thanks to its general manager Dave...
If you’ve ever found yourself in the streets of Central, Hong Kong at night, it’s easy to get lost in the urban frenzy of it all. Just looking up at buildings treats you to commercial spectacles, similar to the holograph advertisements seen in the Blade Runner movies. But what is one to do...
The self-styled "Three Musketeers" behind the new BGC eatery, Bolero at Verve Tower 2, are Chef Fernando Alcalá, Felipe Diaz de Miranda, and Luis de Isasa Muñoz. While one might trace their origins back to Spain, they would be the first to clarify that Bolero is not a Spanish...
Supertrees at Garden By the Bay With a salute to the Raffles Long Bar bartender who first created the Singapore Sling cocktail back in 1915, here's a little guide to the wonderful dining I experienced during my recent four-day trip to the island nation. Singapore can only mean Peranakan cuisine,...
The second Philippine Book Festival welcomes book lovers of all ages but its doors are also wide open for educators and students in an effort by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) to promote a culture of reading while developing the publishing industry in the country. (From feft): The prime...
National Book Store (NBS) is kicking off the summer fun by rolling out different activities and book fairs in the Metro and the North. The NBS Art Fair will be held at the Mega Atrium, SM Megamall, from April 12 to 14, 2024. It will bring together beloved and trusted arts and crafts brands...
The textile industry is the second-largest polluting sector worldwide. In the US alone, approximately 10 million tons of bedsheets end up in landfills annually. This was the passionate motivation behind REPAMANA, which started as an anti-fast fashion collection by creative entrepreneur Darius...
In recent years, sustainable tourism has become a large factor for younger travelers. By ensuring the destinations we visit follow sustainable practices, we can easily know that our presence in the area won’t negatively affect the local environment. For our local traveling scene, steps have been...
KING OF GRUNGE. Kurt Cobain performing for MTV Unplugged in New York On April 5, 1994, the musical world was dealt with a sudden blow after Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain took his own life. He was only 27 at the time. Now, 30 years since his passing, his music continues to leave a mark on listeners....