TO AN EXCITING NEW ERA Grzegorz Nowak shares his excitement about being the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra’s new music director and principal conductor Ask anyone listening to music nowadays and they’ll instantly recognize stars like Drake, Taylor Swift, and Beyonce—but what about Bach,...
DESIGNERS FOR A CAUSE From left: Rajo Laurel, Martin Bautista, Andrea Tetangco, Mark Bumgarner, and Avel Bacudio She walked onto the massive catwalk in a blue Martin Bautista dress, and she took our breaths away, drew a tear or two from many eyes. She walked with crutches, but with a spring in her...
In the ancient days, long before most modern luxuries were even conceptualized, it was common practice to drill holes into one’s skull should one start acting abnormally. Experts at the time thought this process, referred to as trepanation, would help lead evil spirits out of the body. Even as...
By Jasmine B. Suiza, RND Now you see nutrition and health information from various sources, such as social media posts, online articles, lifestyle magazines, and even advice from influencers and celebrities. But how do you scrutinize what’s fact and what’s not? Let’s shed some light on some...
QUEENS FOR A CAUSE Ms. Universe 2015 and Smile Train ambassador Pia Wurtzbach (top) and Ms. Universe Philippines 2023 second runner-up Angelique Manto (bottom) at Smile Train's Art Impact for Health Art has the power to heal and uplift the spirit. As it celebrates supporting more than 75,000 cleft...
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS DTI Usec. and Chief of Staff Carol Sanchez (left) and Alice Rawsthorn (right) speaking at the International Design Center The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), representatives from the Senate and Congress, and World Design Organization, along with...
Young artists encapsulated the country’s history, culture, environmental, health, and food issues into printed storybooks and multimedia projects to educate and empower the Filipino youth. With the aim to uplift the communities and drive positive change, the homegrown students of the...
PAGCOR’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHERS Eight grand finalists in the conventional category of this year’s PAGCOR Photography Contest pose for a photo during the awards ceremony Sept. 13, 2023 at the National Museum of Natural History in Manila The much awaited results of the Philippine Amusement and...
Get merry and affordable deals at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas’ pre-holiday sale As September marks the beginning of the Christmas season in the Philippines, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas welcomes the “Ber” months a with a “Pre-Holiday Sale,” so those who want to get a head start on their holiday...
Anya Resort Tagaytay, a relaxed, elegant, and premier resort hotel under the management of Anya Hospitality Group (AHG) and a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), has been awarded as the Philippines’ Leading Boutique Resort in this year’s World Travel Awards. This award is a...
By Apple Lopez-Pedrialva AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE The author with her companions at the Panuluyan Farmstay in Marinduque Marinduque has been quite under the radar when it comes to its treasure spots. For most, this island is just a home to the famous Moriones or Morion Festival, a...
ENTERING THE MARKET The opening of the first Flying Tiger Copenhagen store in the Philippines in October marks the start of the company's expansion in Southeast Asia It doesn’t take much to make someone smile. At a glance, there is a lot to consume, but with the knick-knacks and wonders that...
