Opposition Senator Leila de Lima on Thursday urged the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to “assume a friendly approach” to community pantries instead threatening to halt their activities. De Lima said the DILG should put to task barangay officials to ensure the proper...
Our social media feeds have moved on from the first wave of craze indicative of the cabin fever brought about by the quarantine. From whipping Dalgona coffee to baking ube cheese pandesal to making sushi bake trays, netizens are now exhausting their free time and creativity and channeling their...
When you have a home with a classic or traditional design, and you want to take a modern spin with it, you need to keep in mind that the complexity and uniqueness of the details in every design are essential. You can achieve an exceptional modern home by knowing what to decorate and prepare that...
With a lot of time spent at home, parents are busy fixing up the house to make it more conducive for the whole family to live in. But what happens if children play a more active role in home renovations? Mother-of-twins Loralee Soong was elated to find out that her 12-year-old daughters Gabbie and...
The TV host offended some designers for working with an unlicensed decorator and then asking: 'Do you really require a license or law for choosing fabrics, colors, and furniture? Sometimes, there comes a necessary—if a little aggressive—conversation that shines a spotlight on a long brewing...
Umay , that nauseating feeling you get when eating the same food over and over again, can also be used to describe your feeling toward your home interior, especially after seeing the same view over and over again for six months. As lockdown eases and as people adjust to the new normal way of...
Globe Telecom Inc. gets a boost for its expansion after hauling in 190 permits from 85 local government units (LGUs) in one month, this August. Of the 190 permits granted, ranging from Bangued, Northern Luzon to Butuan City, Northeastern Mindanao, 37 were given in record time by 17 local government...
In the controversial 2007 book The Cult of the Amateur by Andrew Keen , he warned us of the inevitable destruction of our cultural institutions—newspapers, music, movies, design, etc.—because of the Internet. For example, amateur singers, with little training and a large amount of luck, can...
If there’s one thing the pandemic home quarantine has made people realize, it’s the importance of a living space that can accommodate any and every activity, such as eating, sleeping, relaxing, exercising, and working. This versatility in both new and existing living spaces “that can adapt to...
Does your space truly make you happy? Interior styling plus 5 tips to help you say yes The anxiety at the start of the pandemic is now turning into a feeling of gloom and resignation. A lot of people would rather spend time watching Netflix movies rather than browse the news. This “unwanted”...
Interior designers and architects envision the ultimate ideal abode fit for these times The world is our home. Today, the home is our world. For years, man was encouraged to explore, conquer, and to reach the world’s end. In the past few months, man was forced to stop, to stay still, and...
Interior designers share how they survive and thrive in the new normal By Johannes L. Chua A lot of professionals in the real estate industry would be affected in the coming days, especially those who rely on face-to-face interaction or personalized client service. Developers, engineers,...
