Our family matriarch Imelda Romualdez Marcos turns 95 in a few days, on July 2, to be exact. She was born Imelda Remedios Visitacion Trinidad Romualdez to Vicente Orestes Romualdez and Remedios Trinidad in 1929. My aunt’s life is a testament to resilience and determination in pursuit of the...
The sting of disappointment runs deep among many Filipinos after hearing Shay Mitchell, an actress known for her roles in Pretty Little Liars and Netflix's You, deny her Filipino heritage. Recently, during an episode of her show Thirst with Shay Mitchell, she described her ethnic background,...
The month of June ended on a nostalgic note as Sofitel Manila permanently closed their doors. Its construction started in 1973, officially opening in September 1976 bearing the name of Westin Philippine Plaza. There was a change of management in 2006, leading to the opening of what we now know as...
Travel is on most everyone’s mind these days. Whether it’s to exotic foreign destinations, or to bucket-list spots right here in our beautiful country, there are always plans being made to make travel the experiential pleasure it’s meant to be. And this holds true whether flying solo, with...
On June 30, 2024, patrons and visitors visited for the last time Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila before the hotel's official closure today, July 1. As hotel guests stepped into the grand lobby, the air was thick with nostalgia. Despite the busy scene, a somber mood prevailed, as staff and guests...
Andre Chan, a self-taught artist, entered the art world with no formal training and little knowledge of painting or artistic techniques. As a young man, Andre grappled with profound, unanswerable questions, which he translated into his abstract paintings, seeking to depict the intangible. Andre...
If you feel like summer went by too fast, then head to Starbucks, where they offer new summer-themed drinks, food, and merchandise. From June 4 to July 22 2024, enjoy these limited-time offerings and savor the flavors of summer while they last. Burnt Caramel Oatmilk Frappuccino and Burnt Caramel...
Do you have urgent human rights complaints that need to be addressed anytime of the day? Or do you have any request from the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) that needs immediate action? The answer: Access CHR's online portal CHR MISMO starting today, July 1. CHR MISMO (Management Information...
Imagine a parent writing a love letter to their child, not through a handwritten letter but through perfume. This is the story of Maison Margiela's latest fragrance, From the Garden. It is a fragrant journey into the heart of nature. Masterfully crafted by perfumer Olivier Cresp and his son...
Pride Month has always served as a momentous occasion for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to band together and show how proud they are of their gender identities. It’s a time the clamor for solidarity and inclusivity is at its highest. Locally, Pride is widely celebrated, reaching the peak of...
Four Filipino victims of human trafficking were repatriated from Myanmar and arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last June 26. Their names were not disclosed by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) which said that two of them were not paid their salaries while the other two were...
Jasser June Cruz, a key Project Lead advocate for the Project Eight Initiative's Livelihood program, attended the highly anticipated GoNegosyo Tourism Summit 2024. The summit, a convergence of industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, served as a platform for discussing the future of...
