Angel Thoughts When I married to my prince charming, Ramon “Sonny” Siytangco Jr., 57 years ago, I received a unique gift from my eldest sister Cielo and her husband Bading Rivera. She was a comely “*probinsyana*,” shy but gutsy and multi-skilled we learned later, a “*yaya*” from Bohol,...
Asian Hospital Charities Inc., (AHCI) is a nonprofit organization which serves as the official Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the Asian Hospital and Medical Center. It aims to provide the underprivileged with access to medical services, through the funding of therapeutic interventions...
"Shorts & Briefs 9" by Eksena PH is an independently produced theater festival of short and brief plays (10-12 minutes) that features only first-time theater makers and performers. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the independently produced theater festival will be returning to the live...
Grab, the leading superapp, is excited to launch the third iteration of the Fan Faves Awards. This campaign, a much-awaited highlight on the food and beverage calendar, is not only about celebrating the country's most sought-after dishes on the Grab platform, but is also Grab’s sincere gesture to...
Manila Bulletin Lifestyle was recently invited to experience Hilton Manila's lesser-known hotel promotion: their Pet Staycation Package. As a new fur parent (or, as some pet parents say, a "meowdy"), this author was indeed excited to grab the chance to experience this unique stay in a hotel. We...
Cosmetic cases were found in archaeological sites. It was believed that Ancient Sumerians wore the first lipsticks, some 5,000 years ago. Wearing red lipstick was a symbol of social status for these ancient Egyptians then. Fast forward to the 21st century, there is hardly anyone who doesn’t...
The launch of Juana Manahan-Yupangco’s new book, Juana’s Table, was the culmination of SM Supermalls' activity for this year's Nutrition Month, mounted by the SuperMoms Club. Juana recently secured her master’s degree in Food Security and Nutrition from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland...
Finding the most suitable product for baby’s skin can be challenging due to overwhelming options and information. After all, parents just want the best for their child. A baby’s skin is only one-fourth the thickness of adult skin, making it more fragile and sensitive to mechanical stress. It can...
Health is wealth. That’s a fact. No wonder health and wellness companies are always on the run to create new products to help us achieve that holistic wellbeing. Here are some of the latest products designed based on every individual’s need, from aromatic products, collagen to vitamins-infused...
Dr Jaime Laya feted for his opinion article “Emily in Egypt” in his Manila Bulletin column “Wala Lang” Dr. Jaime C. Laya was recognized by the Egypt Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt for his outstanding work on the article he wrote entitled “Emily in Egypt” which was featured in...
Celebrity hairstylist Min Kim encourages people with textured hair to embrace their natural hair (Image by Jessica Pag-iwayan) Our hair is our crowning glory. This is why proper hair care practice is necessary to keep this crown in its prestige condition, but not all hair is the same. In the...
The Cinemalaya Retrospective Section gives a chance for audiences to experience the award-winning films in the last Cinemalaya festival. This year, seven films – 4 full-lengths and 4 shorts – will return to the big screen during the Cinemalaya run from Aug. 4 to 13, at the Philippine...