The Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) said the solar energy industry is forecasted to expand further this year amid rapid pace of installation, helping the country reach its decarbonization goals. In a statement, the PSSEA noted the global rise of solar installations is...
Womenswear Bessie Besana and a piece from his "Whispers of the Cosmos" collection For the past couple of seasons, we have seen a dominance of classic colors and pieces in womenswear. I personally feel that in 2025, buyers will start to invest in key pieces with statement elements to add a pop to...
You begin the year with so much determination. You have a list of resolutions and you have a good feeling that you will succeed this year. The first few days will go perfectly well until you reach your threshold of restraint and deprivation. You begin to spiral down and get back to your old...
There’s no denying the appeal of permanent makeup. Whether it’s the perfectly shaped brows of microblading, the flattering flush of permanent blush, or the smudge-proof convenience of eyeliner that never washes off, these procedures promise to simplify our beauty routines and enhance our...
CLINICAL MATTERS In Paulo Coelho’s book The Alchemist , the main character goes on a spiritual journey from Andalusia in Spain to Morocco and finally to Egypt to find a great treasure. I won’t spoil the ending if you haven’t read it, but in an unexpected twist, he did find what he was...
Tucked in the heart of Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, lies one of the city’s best-kept secrets: a luxurious urban escape at The Westin Manila. From its opulent interiors to the sensory delights of its amenities and offerings, the 32-storey property promises the ultimate hospitality experience,...
A TRUE VISIONARY DexCom vice president for international business operations Jessica Leigh Shields Australian by blood, Filipino by choice, Jessica Leigh Shields has called Manila her home since a financial institution sent her to the Philippines at 23 on a 12-month-long assignment 14 years ago....
ENCOUNTERS IN THE ARTS Pablo Tariman's second book discusses profiles and reportage on the country's leading artists from music, opera, literature, and cinema Pablo Tariman’s second book, Encounters in the Arts , is due for release this month. With introduction by writer...
By Dexter R. Matilla FROM WATCHING SKIES (AS I BREATH I SEE CIRCLES) , acrylic on canvas, 72.02x108.07 inches, 2024 As if in the middle of a trance, Nestor Vinluan gyrated to the music played by fellow visual artists during the vernissage of his ongoing show at Galleria Duemila. ...
The New Year is upon us and here we go again with the new and oftentimes recycled set of resolutions. Having started the years with a set of goals to end the year for more than half a century of my life, I know how difficult it can get. It has helped to have guidelines when making my yearly...
The highest box-office films for 2023-24 are Petersen Vargas’ Un/Happy for You and Cathy Garcia-Sampana’s Hello, Love, Again , and Mae Cruz-Alviar’s Rewind all romantic movies by real ex-lovers Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto, reel hottest love team, Alden Richards and Kathryn...
Memes are an online cultural phenomenon that spread fast like an Internet “in-joke.” These are jokes that organically happen and cannot be commercially produced. Over the years, they have also become a great way to learn about big events that have taken place. ANCIENT MEME Bad Luck Brian...
