The government is set to meet with aviation companies in Canada to discuss potential expansion in the Philippines, as local airlines move to bolster their maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service capabilities. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said this...
If there’s one luxury fashion piece everyone dreams of owning, it’s the Hermès Birkin bag. More than just a handbag, it is a global status symbol, representing exclusivity, wealth, and timeless luxury—and it all began with British-born artist Jane Birkin. British singer and actress Jane...
Showcasing at one of the world's major fashion weeks is a dream for many Filipino designers. That dream just became a reality for Filipina designer Emily Sy, who made her debut at London Fashion Week. Emily Sy Her collection, dubbed “Luxurious Rouge,” was unveiled at the Leonardo Royal Tower...
For the longest time, fashion and art have been in a beautiful duet. Fashion designers have produced collections inspired by iconic masterpieces, while artists, on the other hand, have used clothing as a canvas for their creative expression. That fusion continues today, with the latest local...
Over the years, we have seen the line between sportswear and fashion blur. The athleisure movement blends people’s need for clothing that transitions seamlessly from the gym to casual wear. A true fusion of Filipino style with the contemporary and functional essence of sportswear, however, has...
At exactly 4:30 a.m. on March 30, long before the rest of Metro Manila even hit snooze on their alarms, a powerful force took over the city’s quiet streets: hundreds of women—of all shapes, ages, and backgrounds—gathered for the All Women’s Run. But this wasn’t just any fun...
Technological advances can both be a blessing and a curse. I grew up having to go through an operator just to make long-distance calls from Mindanao to my relatives in Luzon. We had to rewind Betamax tapes if we wanted to rewatch a movie. Some people reading this may be unable to relate to...
CLINICAL MATTERS Last week, I was invited to give a talk at a public health convention hosted by the Health Sciences Society of Ateneo entitled, “Public Health Convention 2025: To Health and Beyond.” The overall theme was “Navigating Spectrums: The Philippine Public Health...
First Vita Plus Marketing Corporation president/CEO Rhodora 'Doyee' Tactacan-Tumpalan Rhodora “Doyee” Tactacan-Tumpalan is no stranger to the world of business. Having grown up in a family that brought life to Marikina City’s booming shoe factory empire, she had spent a good chunk of...
Senator Raffy Tulfo called out the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the several lapses he observed in terms of regulating financial and lending companies' operation of their respective online lending applications (OLAs). Sen. Raffy Tulfo presides over the Subcommittee on Banks,...
Betty Sy (far right), at the Sining Filipina Awarding Ceremony Sining Filipina is a nationwide art competition for women, which is in its second year. With intent, the competition culminated in an awarding ceremony at the end of March, making it part of SM Supermalls’ Women’s Month...
With the advent of technology and the rise of young, talented creatives who challenge norms and reshape the filmmaking landscape, the Philippine cinema industry continues to grow and evolve. But compared to what the international movie scene has already achieved, the Philippines still has a long...
