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...
Here's how to send nominations for the next National Living Treasures Award The search for the next Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) or National Living Treasures is officially on. But what does this award really stand for? Who are qualified to receive it? And how to send nominations? A National...
Condo living has presented multiple benefits for dwellers, especially during the duration of the strict lockdown imposed to ease the burden of a worldwide health pandemic. Homeowners felt the convenience of being near the neccessities of everyday living, such as being near the market, the...
The search for the next Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan is on! This is not a drill! Just in time for Undas (or Halloween) season, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) announced that babaylan , albularyo , and maghihilot are now considered national living treasures. And the search...
Green is in—and out. “In” means inside one’s house, room, or work-from-home space. “Out” means all the spaces outside of the house, such as the porch, balcony, or rooftop terrace. Even a person like me, who has absolutely no idea about indoor plants, was “tempted” one day to finally...
Eric Fructuoso (Instagram) After a photo that shows him driving a tricycle went viral over the weekend, Eric Fructuoso has this to say about it: "Hindi po totoong namamasada ako ng trike." The photo that made the rounds online was from his Instagram account. He wrote as caption: “Times like these...
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival this year runs from Aug. 7 to 16 but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the movies will be screened on Vimeo. Out of 244 entries submitted, 10 short films were selected and will vie for the Best Film award. Scene from 'Ang Gasgas na Plaka ni Lolo...
With quarantine still in place and work-from-home setup likely to last at least ‘til year end for many, it’s important to take time to unwind. Believe it or not, lounging, which is a fancier term for relaxing while seated on a chair or couch, is just as necessary as your daily hustle at work....
