HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE Let’s make one thing perfectly crystal clear from the outset, I love and admire what Alex Eala is doing for the Philippines in world tennis, and I would like nothing more than to see her reach even higher, and break into the Top 20. On a club level, I’ve been...
As illicit cigarette consumption continues to challenge government revenues and law enforcement efforts, PMFTC, Inc. has expanded its collaboration with authorities by providing additional assets to the Philippine National Police (PNP) to help curb illicit trade nationwide. To boost enforcement...
The IQOS Curious X and Seletti collaboration is all about challenging the status quo, anchored by a spirit of curiosity that has shaped IQOS’ global creative platform, Curious X. This same energy sparked the creation of Sensorium Worlds, which is an immersive playground where bold visuals,...
Opened in June 2025, Top Line Bay Mall is a mixed-use development by the Topline Equity Corporation (Topline Group) strategically located in the rapidly growing economic hub of Liloan, Northern Cebu. The three-story Bay Mall offers modern office spaces on its second and third floors that can...
Stepping into Pirelli Hangar Bicocca in Milan, Italy was like entering a world suspended between the past and the future. The raw brick walls echoed the building’s industrial past, while bursts of laser lightst and floor-to-ceiling LED screens—like glowing monoliths—lit up the space. The air...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Philip Morris International (PMI) sees the Philippines as one of the most progressive countries in terms of acceptance over cigarette alternatives, but its top official said easing communication restrictions is critical for a smoke-free future. PMI Chief Executive...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates —Philip Morris International (PMI) is exploring potential investments in the Philippines that would make the country a critical component in the tobacco giant’s vision for a smoke-free future, leveraging its strong regulatory framework and attractive business...
The Philippines is steadily advancing toward the global goal of shifting from cigarettes to smoke-free alternatives, with nearly 150,000 users having already made the switch. Based on data provided by PMFTC Inc., the local affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), the number of adult users...
JAKARTA, Indonesia—Tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI), which has emerged as a leading force in the pursuit of a smoke-free future, expects the Philippines to be among the pioneers in transitioning to smoke-free products. On the sidelines of Technovation: Smoke-free by Sampoerna,...
With two of the novels reviewed today, the sub-genre of ‘cozy crime’ gets a much-needed upgrade, and the third is the Edgar Award winner for 2025. "The In Crowd" by Charlotte Vassell This is installment two of the crime fiction series that Vassell began two years ago, and it has won the Edgar...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE A figure from Greek mythology, Sisyphus is often depicted as a man rolling an immense boulder up a hill, only for it to roll back down every time he nears the top. He’s forced to repeat this action for eternity in the Underworld, as punishment. Through the...
The Destonos team As Destonos founder and CEO Shirley Dy explains, the launch of their sculptural furniture collection in the Philippines is happening only now because she believes the Filipino public is finally ready to appreciate their mission, vision, and design philosophy. Thirty years ago, she...
