GOING UP THE GALATA TOWER At the end of this quaint street from a bohemian neighborhood in Istanbul towers an old, 62.59-meter Genoese structure in the Galata part of the Beyoglu district Long before I made it there, I’ve always seen Istanbul through a soft-focus lens. My first encounter with...
Listening to the rationale behind the destruction of the Relief Map of the Philippines in Rizal Park, and hearing this heritage icon and artwork dismissed like a piece of weathered decorative landscape furniture—relegated with the same importance as a forgotten garden gnome—utterly filled me...
BUSINESS OF LOOKING GOOD Miss Derm owner and founder Marzen Salazar The psychological impact of looking good and taking care of yourself is often discussed, yet I feel it doesn’t get the kind of recognition it deserves. I think it’s so important to acknowledge that boost of confidence you get...
IMMA LET YOU FINISH Ye notoriously interrupts Taylor Swift as she accepts an award during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards By Poch Eulalia A sudden silence fills the room as Kanye West (now formally referred to as Ye) looks into the camera with a cold stare and declares, “George Bush doesn’t...
Where: SoFA Design Institute What: The Makeup Techniques for Teens is designed for those who want to learn how to harness the power of makeup and tap their creativity. You might be a little hesitant to enroll your 13-year-old in a makeup class, but remember that this allows kids to express...
WEAR IT WITH PRIDE This Pride Month, COS presents a limited-edition T-Shirt capsule featuring unique designs created with four iconic club experiences worldwide; Horse Meat Disco, House of Yes, Sink The Pink, and Churros con Chocolate In celebration of queer club culture and the safer spaces they...
Pride has been a long-standing tradition for the community and its allies to celebrate the importance of identity and self-expression. It has also become a space for its members to call for more support for the LGBTQIA+ community from outside and within. As a brand that has constantly challenged...
GREAT RESULTS Camille Prats-Yambao says there's no pain or downtime when it comes to Emface Beautiful, glowing skin is a reflection of our inner health and vitality. As we age, however, the signs of time and lifestyle habits can begin to show on our skin, leading to wrinkles, sagging, and other...
Gideon Hermosa There’s a big dinner on June 12, Independence Day, and the dress code says “Creative Formal.” Although this phrase has been going around since 2015, it is still a bit of a conundrum every time it comes up on dinner invitations, especially to weddings. The operative word is...
PRIDE IN THE PHILIPPINES The Philippines held the first -ever LGBT Pride March in Asia on June 26 , 1994 , 25 years after the Stonewall riot (Photo: Fr . Richard Mickley | Facebook ) With the month of June comes the flurry of rainbows and multicolored flags, a sign that Pride Month has come in...
There are so many things you can do when on holiday in Hong Kong. From exploring the bustling nightlife to searching for the best dim sum, visiting artsy neighborhoods in West Kowloon to surfing at down-to-earth Sai Kung, and from spiritual hikes up Ngong Ping to souvenir shopping along the various...
AN EXCELLENT TIPPER MrBeast videos garner millions of views due to the extravagant nature of his content, with many showingJimmy donating large amounts of cash to those in need Whether it’s letting 1,000 people regain their hearing or recreating Netflix’s Squid Game, Jimmy Donaldson has made...
