Who better to tell the story about ghosts at Malacañan Palace than President Marcos, himself, who had resided in the presidential palace as a son of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos, and is now back there with his own family as the country's 17th Chief Executive. President Ferdinand Marcos...
Hollywood and local celebrities share their eerie paranormal encounters Spooky season it is! Some actors provide haunting performances on the screen or stage. Others are just haunted. These celebrities swear these ghost stories aren't the result of tricks but of real-life spirit encounters. These...
H&M unveils its latest Innovation Stories offering Early this year, both the international and local fashion scenes are exploring the world of the Metaverse. With our virtual world becoming more vast, it is deemed to be the next frontier for fashion. That sense continues today with a collection...
They go to work when people are advised to stay home; brave the storm to lead people out of harm’s way; enter damaged structures to rescue trapped residents; and do what heroes do — save lives. After work is done, they are just like any worker — they go home to their families, have a meal, and...
There must be, by now, thousands of success stories of poor entrepreneurs whose small businesses have performed well enough to provide food, shelter, clothing and education to families. Many of these entrepreneurs have also developed other products that have created livelihood for people in their...
In his first State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. dedicated a considerable portion to education. Specifically, he mentioned the need to “end” the “horror stories” in educational materials. The President was quick to add that this does not refer to...
Hot off the press, these new works will be released on May 19 at Solidaridad Solidaridad Publishing House releases three of F. Sionil Jose’s latest books completed before the National Artist’s death on Jan. 6 this year. A necrological tribute by the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the...
DRIVING THOUGHTS Pinky Concha Colmenares The stories of scholars who have stepped out of poverty and are now proud breadwinners whose families live better lives tell of how education can break the cycle of poverty. Those stories of past interviews with graduates from the various automotive mechanic...
Not all stories are in books, many of them are in Renato Balute’s art Throughout his career, Malabon-based artist Renato Balute has consistently helped reimagine social and cultural issues through his works. His recent exhibit “The Stories We Live By” at the Arte Bettina’s Curatorial...
The Korean entertainment industry continued to struggle in 2021 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. But despite the challenges, there are many bright moments this year including the rise of “Squid Game” and return of in-person events like K-pop concerts. There are also scandals, controversies,...
H&M’s 'Innovation Circular Design Story' will definitely get you in the right party mood Sustainable designs don’t just mean earth-friendly clothes in muted neutral palettes. For the season, global retail brand H&M brings an array of ethically-made, perfect-for-the-holidays pieces that...
H&M’s latest collection explores ‘innovative alternatives to animal-derived fabrics’ “Animals do not exist for our purpose, nor as a function of what we would like them to be,” Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Emanuele Farneti said in the January 2021 issue of the magazine . “And it...
