Savoy Hotel Manila, a brand of Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, partnered with Books for a Cause to bring joy, learning, and inspiration to the children of Project Pearls Learning Center through its heartwarming Bookshelf Project. As part of the initiative, the hotel’s engineering team handcrafted...
Social Good in the Philippines is entering a more demanding phase. Communities are asking deeper questions, not just about who is being helped, but whether programs create lasting change. In this environment, corporate social responsibility (CSR) plays an important role, but it must evolve from...
The White Beach on Boracay Island in Panay landed at No. 6 in Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Beaches in Asia for 2026, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday, Feb. 24. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognition highlights Boracay’s global appeal and the livelihoods...
Did you know that the start of the Chinese zodiac doesn’t necessarily correspond to the Lunar New Year? “The Year of the Horse starts on Feb. 4, 13 days before the Chinese New Year,” said Master Nixon Co, feng shui expert and representative of the San Fernando Four Kings Mansion temple in...
After the crisp bills have been tucked into your wallets, what happens to the red envelope itself? For many, it’s quickly forgotten and discarded once the money is taken. But the red envelope, known as Hongbao, is more than a colored paper packaging. It represents blessings, protection, and the...
Love, luck, and luxe-for-less moments collide this February as SM North EDSA brings back its biggest Great Northern Sale, happening from Feb. 11 to 15. For five exciting days, shoppers can score up to 70 percent off across retail, tech, beauty, make-up, and more, making it the perfect time to...
For years, Valentine’s Day functioned as a quiet social deadline. If you were in a relationship, you celebrated. If you were single, you explained. But new nationwide data from Agile Data Solutions Inc. suggest that this script is starting to loosen—and quickly. According to survey findings...
By Maja Corbita A fur mom who went viral last December earned praise for risking her life to save her two dogs from a fire that broke out in Brgy. Guizo, Mandaue City, Cebu. Ei Mei Lee Chiu-Maningo, a stay-in worker, was inside a three-story commercial building when the blaze started on Dec. 10,...
By Justen Anduyo Carabaos are a unique type of swamp water buffalo found in the Philippines. Known as the “farmer’s best friend,” they play a vital role in agriculture. Beyond their strength, they embody values many can relate to—hard work, patience, and perseverance. Like humans,...
Valentine’s Day has always been a celebration of the small, tender gestures that make our relationships feel cherished like a handwritten note slipped into a bag, a favorite snack bought “just because,” or a thoughtful surprise waiting at the end of a long day. But as Feb. 14 draws near, the...
Lucky Chinatown stands as the center of luck, abundance, and prosperity, bringing the community together at the heart of Binondo to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with good fortune and auspicious beginnings. The lighting of the Prosperity Tree at Chinatown Walk ignites a series of events and...
In Filipino households, love expresses itself in the quiet rituals of everyday living: the table set with care, the scent that greets you at the door, and the meals prepared not just to nourish but to comfort. Homemakers have long been the keepers of these moments, weaving warmth into ordinary days...
