Former actress and TV host Nikki Gil is once again winning over fans, this time not as an actress or singer but as a student. Nikki recently shared on Instagram that she had successfully defended her thesis for her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design degree at the SoFA Design Institute, earning...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday denounced the seizure of street vendors ' carts and merchandise, saying the practice further burdens small livelihood earners who already struggle with limited capital and bureaucratic hurdles. At the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare, and Rural...
The government will exempt farm storage facilities from local real property taxes to boost farmers’ purchasing power for planting inputs, aiming to improve the country’s food production. On Wednesday, July 1, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of the Interior and Local...
Filipino homes are known for their maximalist designs. When you enter, you’re greeted with lived-in spaces that reflect the personality and history of the people living in them. Every corner is filled with pieces of eye-catching furniture and decor, often passed down from older generations. Even...
Some of the best moments at home are the ones we never plan for. The conversation that lingers long after dinner is over. The favorite seat you naturally return to after a busy day. The quiet cup of coffee before the rest of the world wakes up. The bedroom that helps you leave the day behind and...
SINGAPORE — The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center is pushing for more local infrastructure PPP projects, as an upcoming joint memorandum circular (JMC) with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is expected to guide local government units (LGUs) in tapping...
The Philippines has sought World Bank backing for a $1-billion program aimed at tackling the country ’ s plastic waste problem, starting with Metro Manila. In a June 10 document, the World Bank said that the proposed Clean Philippines Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) is designed to improve...
Back in March, the Crate and Barrel team invited Manila Bulletin Lifestyle to a dinner showcasing its latest collections for spring-summer 2026. The event was held at its soon-to-open space at SM Aura in Taguig City. At the time, the store was not yet ready. Its for-sale pieces were displayed in an...
Today’s visionaries in the real estate industry are exploring concepts such as wellness, tropical context, regenerative design, and climate resilience in the creation of the next generation of developments. Following the shift from “building for people” to “building as nature,” interior...
Celebrated contemporary designer Kelly Wearstler partners with H&M Home on a collection rooted in ritual and modularity. Known for her bold layering of eras, materials, and textures, she brings her distinctly eclectic design language into a more accessible, everyday context, inviting more homes...
At Goldenberg Mansion in Manila, a meaningful moment for Philippine design unfolded on February 20, 2026. The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) introduced its newly elected Board of Trustees, an assembly of respected creatives who now carry the responsibility of steering the...
Today, luxury is no longer defined solely by aesthetics but also shaped by responsibility. Modern interiors are embracing a balance between unique character, purposeful design, and sustainability. From locally sourced materials to energy-efficient solutions, the spaces created today reflect not...
