Chroma Hospitality, the management company behind Crimson Hotels and Resorts, Quest Hotels and Resorts, Timberland Highlands Resort, and the newly launched Grafik Hotel Collection, celebrated its 10th anniversary, “Chroma at 10: A Decade of Brilliance,” held at the Crimson Grand Ballroom,...
At the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), the Comprehensive Center for Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment in Obstetrics and Gynecology received a much-needed upgrade, with the help of the Helping Women and Others (HWAO) Foundation. Simple ceremonies held at PGH in the early afternoon of Oct. 17,...
It’s mid-October, and the Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign is in full swing. The Pink Ribbon was launched in 1992—marking 33 years of fostering awareness and promoting early detection. It’s a global initiative for the company, and here in the Philippines, the effort is both...
For over a decade, H&M has been providing Filipinos with everyday style fixes through its numerous stores across the country. Until now, fans of the brand have only seen its latest collections on store shelves after their international debuts. This time, the Swedish fashion giant reinforces its...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was awarded for well-being and diversity by Investors in People (IiP) Philippines, reflecting its commitment to investing in its workforce to achieve excellence in public service. The Commission said it was named the winner for the Award for Wellbeing...
When Mara Coson set up the publishing house Exploding Galaxies in 2023, her primary intention was to reprint long-lost masterpieces of contemporary Philippine literary fiction. They’ve since published three such works and, in their latest move, have gone beyond fiction to explore food and...
Describing a wedding reception as “noteworthy” takes on a special double meaning when the two people getting married are the wonderful soprano Lara Maigue and musical theater’s Gian Magdangal. It is, quite literally, two pitch-perfect, noteworthy voices being joined in wedded harmony—and a...
At Vietura Aesthetic Lifestyle’s recent anniversary celebration, guests experienced more than just a milestone event—it was a vision of the future of wellness. With the theme “Radiant Renewal: A Celebration of Beauty, Balance, and Breakthrough,” the gathering reaffirmed Vietura’s...
Oysho, the activewear and lifestyle brand under the Inditex Group, has announced the opening of its very first store in the Philippines. Located in Pasay City’s iconic Mall of Asia—one of the largest shopping destinations in Asia—the store marks a significant milestone in the brand’s...
Plains and Prints has long been synonymous with Filipina beauty and elegance. Since its humble beginnings in Greenhills, San Juan City, the homegrown brand—led by CEO Roxanne Farillas—has expanded to numerous stores across the Philippines and made waves with its creative collaborations with...
Volunteerism is alive and well whenever Hands On Manila mounts its annual Servathon. Held at Le Pavilion last Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, this year’s event saw the various companies that regularly participate in the Servathon make a special effort, as it marked the 24th edition of this outpouring of...
LifeStrong Marketing Inc. joyfully marked its 17th anniversary with a meaningful celebration at Potrero Elementary School, in partnership with Save the Children Philippines. Seventeen years of growth have shown the company that its journey is not just about products—it is about people, purpose,...