The Destonos team As Destonos founder and CEO Shirley Dy explains, the launch of their sculptural furniture collection in the Philippines is happening only now because she believes the Filipino public is finally ready to appreciate their mission, vision, and design philosophy. Thirty years ago, she...
Those in the know will tell you that for some decades now, when one is looking for the best in beauty, skincare, health, and lifestyle over-the-counter products, South Korea has been taking the lead and has remained at the forefront of this retail niche. From the dewy skin look to the popularity of...
Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing, Inc. (PMPM) and Japan Tobacco International (JTI) lauded the Bureau of Customs (BOC) after the agency seized ₱83.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Bulacan. Last April 24, the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service-Manila International...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Our second ever Manila Bulletin Sustainability Focus Session happens this week, on April 30, at the University of Santo Tomas. If you recall, we began the Manila Bulletin Sustainability Forum back in 2022, have had three successful iterations since...
On April 22, Paseo De Lipa reached a significant milestone in its development with the unveiling of the model homes and East Entry Plaza. The formal event marked the community’s commitment to sustainable spaces that merge modern living with ecological design features. The ceremony was led by...
You can’t go wrong with these three novels. They’re well written, and encompass a broad range of topics and genres. Happy summer reading! "And He Shall Appear" by Kate Van Der Borgh Set in the hallowed halls of Cambridge University, where Van Der Borgh studied Music, this novel is a...
The Hand and Heart Foundation founder, Gen Diokno, leading the deaf guests in a song, 'Reach' by Gloria Estefan, with Neil Pedrosa providing the vocals. The Hand and Heart Foundation found a ready partner in Discovery Primea and mounted a successful silent art auction paired with a tasting menu...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE “Snack Mindfully” is the mission-vision rally cry of Mondelēz International in the Philippines. The food company, known for such brands as Oreo cookies, Eden cheese, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Tang, Toblerone, Tiger energy biscuits, and Cheez Whiz, has...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Two food-related events I attended last week could very well stand as testimonials to the saying that food is the language of love – given the enthusiasm, the audible sighs of satisfaction, and the break-out of smiling faces that the events elicited....
The three novels today showcase the power of words and images. In "Universality," language is weaponized, while "A Trial in Three Acts" brings legal proceedings and a theater play together. "The Violet Hour" takes on the contemporary art scene. "Universality" by Natasha Brown It’s hard to...
Philip Morris International (PMI) is slowly building up to its goal of a smoke-free world by relying on its smoke-free products to comprise two-thirds of the company’s revenue by 2030, Stefano Volpetti, President of Smoke-Free Products and Chief Consumer Officer, said. Stefano Volpetti, President...
MILAN, Italy—Fresh from the successful launch here of its smoke-free campaign “IQOS Curious X”, a Philip Morris International (PMI) executive revealed further plans to partner with artists and designers to “challenge the status quo” and continuously innovate toward a smoke-free future....
