Six years ago, my younger brother who works for a bank abroad asked me to find a second home. He has a simple list of “wishes”—a house-and-lot or an apartment somewhere in Quezon City, with a garage for two cars, preferably in a quiet residential neighborhood, and in a flood-free area...
IKEA, the Swedish-owned home furnishing retailer, will open first its online store in the Philippines months before the physical store in the Mall of Asia complex in Pasay City opens next year. “The company is bringing Swedish home furnishings and meatballs to millions...
With distance learning already rolled out in various schools and educational institutions in the country, to say that parents and students have to undergo major adjustments seem to be an understatement. But more than anything, embracing this facet of the new normal has become another avenue for...
Thirty-two-year-old Peej Tolentino could still vividly remember the knee-high water that entered the garage at his family’s small furniture workshop. He thought it was the end of their small business. But after picking up the (wood) pieces, literally, Peej continued to persevere and, with the...
Luca Vezzaro is an Italian wood artist who has been residing in the Philippines for the past two decades. He is the founder of Four Legged Tiles, which was launched in 2017, specializing in the production of handcrafted wooden tiles, wall art decors, and tiled accent furniture. The early part of...
Amid the lockdown, quarantine, travel restrictions, and business closures, a star has risen to save the day: the home cook. Often someone’s aunt, mother, grandma, sister, brother, uncle, or son, the home cook is the one known among family and friends for one or more dishes prepared in a...
And why you need these tools on lockdown (and beyond) Scrolling through Instagram can sometimes make you jealous of people who have home gyms. Imagine how effortless it would be to fit in workouts if you could just stroll down to your basement and get to work. (Not to mention being able to blast...
It's that time of the year when Pianatics would come together to celebrate the birth anniversary of Pia Wurtzbach. The 2015 Miss Universe, who turns 31 on Sept. 24, would usually throw a big party for her followers as as soon as she arrives from a vacation abroad. They would also raise funds for...
Choose one or two that are based on mommy personality There are a number of WFH (work-from-home) jobs that almost anyone can get into depending on their skills. There are jobs that require more specialized ones, and there are those that do not require specific skills but just the necessary tools: a...
Kakai Bautista is a singer, comedian, actress, and known as the country’s Dental Diva. Now, you can add another title to her name: Homeowner. In an episode on her YouTube channel, Kakai brings her signature flair and comedic timing to show viewers her life journey, specifically through three...
As everyone is still encouraged to stay at home, many families have had to adjust to their home as an all-in-one hub of work, entertainment, and learning. Mom of two, Sheila Osmeña-Go has led her family in making the most of the new normal since the quarantine started. Sheila, who hails from...
The new normal life boosted the many points of investing in property, especially in a weekend home. After the strict lockdowns, the second home for many people became the family’s main address for a few months. Suddenly families who have stayed only in those properties for a weekend or a week at...
