Celebrated architect and developer Gilbert Yu tells his life story in his recently released book titled “The Life and Adventures of Architect Gilbert Yu.” Written by award-winning journalist Iris Gonzales, Yu’s biography tells the inspiring journey of a young man who dared to dream and...
When people think of Iris Apfel, it was hard not to talk about her bold and maximalist take on fashion. For years, she wowed people with her eccentric pairings, wild prints, and larger-than-life personality. Unfortunately, the fashion community would no longer see that as the interior designer...
Like that of many artists, Ross Capili’s journey in the arts began in the most typical way. In a family setup where success means pursuing a career in the medical or engineering field, his love for arts was often met with the idea of a life full of struggles, as his father would say. With his...
Smile Train ambassadors and Miss Universe queens reunited to continue spreading smiles in the Philippines Miss Universe queens Pia Wurtzbach, Iris Mittenaere, and Demi-Leigh Tebow recently met Smile Train beneficiaries under the care of its partner, Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation of the...
It has been two years and counting since the pandemic started and even if no one knows for sure how long this pandemic will last, one thing is certain, we can surely handle a lot more of the uncertainty than we think we can. Without doubt, with or without the pandemic, the future is digital and...
Find your inner Iris What separates fashion icons from a sea of fashionistas? A strong sense of personal style. They are not influenced by trends, what the stars are wearing, or what’s going viral online. They have formulated a clothing language that is unique and also adapts to the...
The F2 Logistics Cargo Movers have acquired setter Iris Tolenada to beef up their roster to future Premier Volleyball League stints. The team announced the development Tuesday, welcoming Tolenada to the fold. “Welcome to the team called family, @iristolenada,” the Twitter post read, accompanied...
Cargo ship MV Iris Paoay has recently made history for becoming the first Philippine flag container vessel to sail nonstop between Manila and the United States in decades, a project expected to reduce shipping time and ease traders’ burdens amid the COVID-19 pandemic. United States Agency for...
“Fashion comes and goes but style is forever,” the legendary fashion designer Gabrielle Coco Chanel once said. That quote has been the mantra of many generations of fashionistas, but if there is one that brings truth to it, that would be the maximalist Iris Apfel. Iris Apfel (Photo from...
Fashion icon Iris Apfel turned 100 years old on August 29. In her Instagram post, "It’s not every day that you get to turn 100… May the celebrations commence!" View this post on Instagram How many people get to live a hundred years? Well, this printastic and vibrant lady does and what a...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the government’s main tax collection agency, has laid down its programs for the year to raise its collection performance to support its goal for a 7.23 percent increase in tax collection this year. In a statement, BIR Commissioner Caesar R. Dulay said the...
