Photos by Mandai Wildlife Group IN SEARCH OF WILDLIFE Malayan tiger habitat at Rainforest Wild Asia The first phase of Singapore’s fifth zoological park will be launched at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in March 2025. Accessible from Mandai Wildlife West, Rainforest Wild Asia is set to offer a very...
Attention, streetwear and car enthusiasts! Illest, the globally renowned streetwear brand, has opened its first stand-alone store in the Philippines at SM North EDSA The Block. Unknown to many, Illest was founded by Filipino visionary Mark Arcenal in 2009. Since its inception, the brand has...
When it comes to a quick out-of-town trip, what usually comes to mind is an escape to Batangas, a relaxing day at the hot springs in Laguna, or simply a coffee experience in Tagaytay. As the urban scene in Manila grows busier each day, people are increasingly looking to these spots as havens to...
“What We Wore” is a section that highlights our readers’ outfits, detailing the stories behind how they layer, pair, and accessorize each piece. If you’d like us to feature your unique sense of style, post a photo of your look on social media and use the hashtags #StyleWeekend and...
Meralco The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading the bill seeking a new 25-year franchise for the Manila Electric Co.(Meralco), the country's biggest power distributor. The propsosed franchise...
A FILIPINO CHRISTMAS The Manila Hotel's decor takes inspiration from the Salakot, a traditional Filipino headgear used to shield its wearers from sunlight or rain November marks an exciting time as places left and right start having their Christmas tree lighting ceremonies. The Manila Hotel is one...
San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. (SMFB) posted an 11 percent hike in consolidated net income to P30.4 billion for the first nine months of 2024 due to significant growth registered across all business segments. In a statement, the firm said that, for the period ending Sept. 30, 2024, consolidated...
The Philippines leads the Southeast Asian (SEA) region as the fastest-growing internet economy in Southeast Asia due to its growing domestic consumption, revitalized services sector, and higher remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) cited...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has recognized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for attaining the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) Maturity Level III. This makes the SEC the first national government agency to be awarded...
By Tio Moreno For many Filipinos who haven’t visited mainland China, the image of the country might still reflect the “sleeping giant” of decades ago—an overpopulated communist state where freedom is restricted, personal possessions are tightly controlled, and a limited use of the English...
A CREATIVE MIND Robert Alejandro will forever be known for the creative energy that he brought into his work (Photo from Facebook) By JACQUELINE LUCERO I personally met Robert Alejandro in 1995 in the heyday and opening of Glico’s Great Adventure at Glorietta 3, a place that was more than an...
By Derco Rosal The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved funding extensions and budget increases for two major flood-control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), amounting to 79.73 billion. “Both projects will receive supplemental...
