More than 1,400 Naga City residents will soon secure ownership of the land they occupy through the “people-centric” Enhanced Community Mortgage Program (ECMP), the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said. The ECMP is among the housing modalities under the...
Many of us now pay as much attention to how we feel as to how we look. Looking good still matters, of course. But so do sleeping well, having enough energy, managing stress, and taking care of ourselves as we age. These were among the concerns that led Belo Medical Group to open Xiglo, its first...
Wellness and fitness have gone beyond the physique. These days, true wellbeing is also centered on mental health, a better quality of life, and purpose. That shift is what Century Tuna Superbods is aiming to highlight as it marks its 20th year. For years, the annual competition has been a movement...
The Crucible Gallery at SM Megamall’s Building A Artwalk is home to the latest works of Katya Angara until Aug. 30. The solo exhibit is called “Sorceress,” an apt title, as the pieces weave a particular kind of magic, insinuating themselves into your consciousness as you begin to grasp what...
It was an evening of luxury, polished company, good fun, and plenty of interest in what Lexus has been preparing for its executive-sedan lineup. On Aug. 6 at the Lexus Manila Gallery, Lexus Philippines welcomed customers, partners, and guests for the Philippine unveiling of the all-new Lexus ES,...
Written by Duncan MacMillan, whose "Lungs" and "Every Brilliant Thing" have previously been mounted by The Sandbox Collective, the staged reading of "People, Places and Things" takes place over two days, Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, at the Black Box of the Proscenium Theater....
What started as a humble business with only 5,000 birds grew into a mega food empire in the Philippines and beyond. That, in a nutshell, was the story of the large-scale industrial agriculture corporation Bounty. Founded by the Cheng family in 1986, the business made it its mission to be part of...
There is no age limit when it comes to creating art. At 16, Regina Lim uses landscape painting to express her emotions. At 85, Erlinda “Leni” Araullo continues to earn recognition for her work. Both were among the artists featured in the ninth Coloring Lives fundraising exhibit of Sunshine...
Heart Evangelista is walking back her much-talked-about comment about choosing money over friends. The actress addressed the remark on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” after the program revisited her earlier appearance on “The People Have Spoken.” Heart had previously been asked to choose...
Malacañang has hit attempts to take credit for the People’s Ville housing project in Davao City, presenting proof that it was an initiative planned and implemented under President Marcos. In a Palace briefing on Tuesday, Aug. 11, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
Japanese koi swim through the waves of Siargao, cranes hover among coconut trees, and lotus flowers appear across the Banaue Rice Terraces. Philippine landscapes meet Japanese cultural symbols in three installations unveiled at the Uniqlo Manila Global Flagship Store in Glorietta 5, Makati City, on...
There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when a brand stops asking "what can we offer our members" and starts asking "what kind of life can we help them enjoy." That 's the shift BingoPlus made last July, when it pulled back the curtain on its reimagined VIP Club at a lavish evening...
