Macy Lualhati has always been interested in fashion. The 31-year-old former bank employee grew up in the municipality of Taytay, also known as the garments capital of the Philippines, where her family used to run a clothing business back in the 1970s. So when she was able to launch her fashion...
TALISAY, Batangas – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that at least 18 persons were killed in a landslide in Barangay Sampaloc here during the onslaught of severe tropical storm “Kristine” on Thursday night, Oct. 24. Authorities recovered the bodies during...
Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. lauded the efforts made by the Department of Public Works (DPWH) in deploying its personnel to immediately assess existing public infrastructure amidst the ongoing onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. Revilla, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Works...
In the wake of recent power disruptions caused by severe weather, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pushing for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the country's electricity grid. During a panel discussion at the University of the Philippines, the DOST's Philippine...
Mindful dressing isn’t just about supporting eco-friendly labels and making conscious choices when it comes to shopping. A big part of it is being creative with what people already have in their closets and making sure those items last. Maintaining the quality of a piece can be challenging, but...
The 16th PCP Professional Photojournalism and Documentary Photography Workshop is going to the Visayas! The workshop will be held in Borongan City, Eastern Samar on November 20-24, 2024. PCP, in partnership with the provincial government of Eastern Samar, is bringing the only...
The wet season in the Philippines brings more than storms and rains - it also brings a surge of illnesses. While colds and coughs are most common, the Department of Health warns of more serious diseases they call the WILD: Water-borne diseases, Influenza, Leptospirosis, and Dengue, which can be...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Army 8th Infantry "Stormtroopers" Division has deployed troops to Bicol to assist in recovery efforts from severe tropical storm “Kristine.” Brig. Gen. Perfecto Peñaredondo, acting commander, said they are fully prepared to assist local government units in evacuation...
Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan has reopened this year after a challenging recovery from Typhoon Odette, which struck Cebu in December 2021. Located in Lapu-Lapu City, the resort was among many properties that faced significant damage during the storm. After months of restoration, Crimson has...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT When the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the winners of the Nobel Prize for Economics in Stockholm last Oct. 14, the role of political institutions in economic development and long-term prosperity received some kind of a revival. It’s been 12 years since the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Oct. 23, announced that it is dispatching a comprehensive humanitarian caravan to the provinces most affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. (PH Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) “The impact of this typhoon took us by surprise,” PRC Chairman and...
“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...
