This article is only for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke or use other nicotine products. This article is in collaboration with ZYN Philippines. For years, Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing Inc. (PMFTC) has been at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge technology...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Our second ever Manila Bulletin Sustainability Focus Session happens this week, on April 30, at the University of Santo Tomas. If you recall, we began the Manila Bulletin Sustainability Forum back in 2022, have had three successful iterations since...
On April 22, Paseo De Lipa reached a significant milestone in its development with the unveiling of the model homes and East Entry Plaza. The formal event marked the community’s commitment to sustainable spaces that merge modern living with ecological design features. The ceremony was led by...
You can’t go wrong with these three novels. They’re well written, and encompass a broad range of topics and genres. Happy summer reading! "And He Shall Appear" by Kate Van Der Borgh Set in the hallowed halls of Cambridge University, where Van Der Borgh studied Music, this novel is a...
The Hand and Heart Foundation founder, Gen Diokno, leading the deaf guests in a song, 'Reach' by Gloria Estefan, with Neil Pedrosa providing the vocals. The Hand and Heart Foundation found a ready partner in Discovery Primea and mounted a successful silent art auction paired with a tasting menu...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE “Snack Mindfully” is the mission-vision rally cry of Mondelēz International in the Philippines. The food company, known for such brands as Oreo cookies, Eden cheese, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Tang, Toblerone, Tiger energy biscuits, and Cheez Whiz, has...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Two food-related events I attended last week could very well stand as testimonials to the saying that food is the language of love – given the enthusiasm, the audible sighs of satisfaction, and the break-out of smiling faces that the events elicited....
The three novels today showcase the power of words and images. In "Universality," language is weaponized, while "A Trial in Three Acts" brings legal proceedings and a theater play together. "The Violet Hour" takes on the contemporary art scene. "Universality" by Natasha Brown It’s hard to...
Philip Morris International (PMI) is slowly building up to its goal of a smoke-free world by relying on its smoke-free products to comprise two-thirds of the company’s revenue by 2030, Stefano Volpetti, President of Smoke-Free Products and Chief Consumer Officer, said. Stefano Volpetti, President...
MILAN, Italy—Fresh from the successful launch here of its smoke-free campaign “IQOS Curious X”, a Philip Morris International (PMI) executive revealed further plans to partner with artists and designers to “challenge the status quo” and continuously innovate toward a smoke-free future....
Vincent Marcos, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and DTI Secretary Cristina Roque A glorious afternoon event, titled the Philippine Cuisine and Ingredients Show, ushered in this year’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) National Food Fair on Wednesday, April 9,...
MILAN, Italy—Philip Morris International (PMI) partnered with Italian designer Stefano Seletti to reinvent the traditional Italian piazza with modern installations for the Milan Design Week to pique the curiosity and build the interests of consumers on smoke-free products. PMI's IQOS Curious X...
