MyTown, the co-living brand owned by Philippines Urban Living Solutions (PULS) with SM Investments Corporation as majority shareholder, reported that it has boosted its corporate clientele by 70 percent during the pandemic. In a statement, the firm said this comes as it continued to expand its...
Editorial COVID-19 is not just a continuing national health emergency. It has also spawned a severe economic recession that has set back the country’s growth trajectory for the second consecutive year. On the same day that the Philippine Statistics Authority announced the lowest rate of...
As the pandemic lengthens, many homeowners realize they need to upgrade their homes HOME INNOVATION Smart living highlights technology and AI in fixtures and appliances to improve homeowners' quality of life A cursory online search on the term “smart living” will lead you to various...
Ranil Gabo Guarino, a government employee, has always been fascinated by nature. Aside from growing up in a family of farmers, Guarino is a graduate of environmental science and a former educator of ecology and biology. His familiarity with environmental planning and ecology aided him in...
Never too young to save the oceans DEEP DIVE Marine life is beautiful, let's keep it that way (Ferdinand Edralin for Oceana) Even at a very young age, Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of renowned undersea explorer and scuba diving pioneer Jacques Cousteau, already knew the potential of the youth...
Elimination of COVID-19 is no longer possible CLINICAL MATTERS Dr. Edsel Maurice T. Salvana As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on toward the second half of 2021, one thing is becoming clear. There is only one acceptable long-term solution to living with COVID-19. That solution is widespread...
The demand for Filipino nurses abroad continues to increase amid the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (File photo/Malacañang) Saudi Arabia is willing to accept more Filipino nurses, recognizing their valued skills, according to Foreign Affairs...
Where to get luxury fixtures in the city EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE BoConcept, urban Danish design from MOs Design PH Some look for a beautiful house, while others make their home beautiful. Once you find the perfect dwelling that suits you, it’s time to turn the space into your own. Live load...
ENDEAVOR Sonny Coloma At his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) in 2014, President Benigno S. Aquino III rallied the nation to carry on with efforts to demonstrate that, “As long as our faith and trust remain strong, as long as we serve each other’s strength, we will continue to prove...
If we could have it our way, Earth Day would happen every single day! Being conscious of our consumption and carbon footprint isn’t as complicated as it sounds. Small actions, when done consistently, can have a long-term impact. Being kinder to the Earth helps conserve our natural resources to be...
Manila has the second-highest rent prices among six major cities in Southeast Asia right after Singapore, according to a new research. Based on iPrice Group’s research , living in Manila can be quite a challenge, especially monetarily. The meta-search group gathered the estimated monthly cost of...
THE WEEKEND READER : This submitted essay proposes an alternative way of living this new year, with a mind set to be more international and conscious of what we do—beginning with what we eat By Khennan John Suarez The year 2020 has been… unhealthy. But if there’s one thing we were given a...