This month, we have three novels that wonderfully expand the possibilities of sci-fi and fantasy novels. We also have three crime novels that offer poignant social commentary. Bang Bang Bodhisattva by Aubrey Wood The first 20 pages of this novel is a fast-paced, dizzying blend of the sci-fi...
Having good skin is a reflection of how we take care of ourselves, giving us the confidence to face the world—with nothing to hide. Taking care of our skin doesn’t have to be expensive and time-consuming. There are local skincare brands that deliver the same results at much affordable prices...
From left: President of Philippines Halal Trade & Tourism (PHTTE) - Marilou Ampuan, Davao city Councilor - Hon. Al Ryan Alejandre, Immediate Past President of Davao Tourism Association & COO of Al-ag Group - Cherry Al-ag, Honorary Consul to Bangladesh - Hon. Joji Ilagan-Bian, Park Inn by...
Boracay during the Habagat season is about sunny but gusty days, sporadic showers, cool nights, and a high tide that reaches to the line of coconut trees fronting the hotels on Station 1. It’s still highly enjoyable, less crowded, and a great opportunity to explore food options on the...
It is, indeed, a feat to bring all 475 employees on a trip—more so abroad. Bench Founder and Chairman Ben Chan, together with his loyal employees spent a few days bonding at one of the most magical places on earth—Hong Kong Disneyland. This year is also the brand's 35th anniversary. ...
Consumers who prefer using online transactions would benefit from additional protection and privacy once the proposed Internet Transactions Act is passed into law. “This is good news for online shoppers and online sellers,” Sen. Mark Villar, chairman of the Senate Committee on...
Chopping and dropping of biomass such as branches and leaves to serve as fertilizers. (Anitu Food Forest) Marvi Rafael Montecillo and Rogen Montecillo are a husband and wife team behind the Anitu Food Forest. They're changing farming by using a method called syntropic farming, which mimics...
Freepik The World Health Organization might have declared last May 2023 that Covid is not considered a global health emergency, but that doesn’t mean that the virus will mutate and circulate. The agency shared in their weekly update that there are 1.5 million new cases between July 10 to August...
Arturo Arsega, Jr.'s line drawings are reminiscent of art class projects where students had to draw faces and figures without lifting their pens or brushes from the paper. The end result may look deceptively simple, but it takes a lot of practice and trial and error to achieve....
Marvi and Rogen, owners of Anitu Food Forest. (Anitu Food Forest) Marvi Rafael Montecillo and Rogen Montecillo, a husband and wife team, are the driving force behind the remarkable Anitu Food Forest. This passionate pair is on a mission to redefine sustainable farming and leave a positive...
The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale, known for its wide selection of books at discounted prices, is returning to Cebu after its successful run in Manila last July. This will be the first time the sale has been held in Cebu since 2019. Books on sale during the Manila run of Big Bad Wolf last July 2023. The...
It wasn’t easy to get to where she is now. Jermine Jacob even joined Wowowin in 2019 in the hopes of winning and bringing home extra cash to make ends meet, but she didn’t win. She eventually worked abroad to support her family and to be able to finish school. Life has been better for...
