Since 1957, the World Design Organization (WDO), then known as the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID), has been on a mission to improve the quality of life through design by supporting innovation, sustainability, and design education. One way it does this is through the...
What do Filipinos like to do in their free time? Finding the answer to that question can be a daunting task and will likely produce a lot of different results. To simplify it, the National Book Development Board (NBDB), the country’s agency in charge of developing and supporting the Philippine...
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC) proudly announce the 30 winning titles in the 43rd Annual National Book Awards (NBA), recognizing this cycle’s most outstanding locally published books across diverse genres and languages. Of 385 titles submitted...
A growing number of women across the Philippines are turning online platforms into full-fledged businesses, reshaping the country’s entrepreneurial landscape in the process. This Women’s Month, PLDT Home highlights this surge and expands its support for women-led enterprises through stronger...
At 17, while still a college freshman dreaming of becoming a filmmaker, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal stepped into the public eye through a television commercial. “It felt like a dream come true of a dream I didn’t know I had,” she tells Manila Bulletin Lifestyle. “But it also felt like a...
This 2026 marks the 115th year of observing International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements and their continuing fight for equality. More than a century since the movement began, women across industries continue to break barriers, using their voices and influence to pave...
On March 6, 2026, SM Supermalls hosted the 2026 International Women’s Day Summit at Samsung Hall of SM Aura Premier. Carrying the theme “The Future is Hers: Lead. Create. Thrive.,” the event gathered empowered women from various industries to share their insights and experiences. The summit...
One of the country’s top and most trusted online entertainment platforms, BingoPlus, is set to bring even more excitement to the 2026 Panagbenga Festival, joining the celebration until March 8 in Baguio City. The DigiPlus-owned online entertainment platform comes in as a platinum sponsor, adding...
Today, luxury is no longer defined solely by aesthetics but also shaped by responsibility. Modern interiors are embracing a balance between unique character, purposeful design, and sustainability. From locally sourced materials to energy-efficient solutions, the spaces created today reflect not...
On social media, she reigns as the Lumpia Queen. At just 25, Abi Marquez has transformed her love for Filipino food into a global platform, earning accolades from the Webby Awards, a coveted spot on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia, and, most recently, Creator of the Year at the Adcolor Awards. She is also...
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...
