It was the Romualdez family matriarch Imelda Romualdez Marcos’s 95th birthday on July 2. For one of the celebratory activities held in her honor, I was tasked by her daughter Senator Imee Romualdez Marcos to set up an exhibition on her mother’s life to date. Last...
BIDIBIDI BAGS are a mix of quirky, color, and function “Did you know that abaca comprises 40 percent of the Japanese currency?” asked Med Villanueva of Shelmed Cottage Treasures and the Philippine Exporters Confederation (Philexport) in Bicol. Abaca, also known as Manila hemp, is the world’s...
longer fight the cancer cells in their body, despite state of the art cancer treatment. What is needed to build immune cells? Protein, folate, vitamins B6 and B12, and more. Where do we get these nutrients? From food. Don’t say from supplements because chemically derived and isolated nutrients...
Mental health stigma is a pervasive issue that affects individuals worldwide. It can prevent people from seeking the help they need and contribute to feelings of shame and isolation. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 450 million people currently suffer from mental health...
A snore is one of the most obnoxious sounds that a person can make. I don’t mean the gentle, soft and rhythmic snoring that people who are very tired occasionally make. I mean the loud, explosive, erratic, and bed-shaking eructation that rouses both the snorer and anyone unfortunate enough to be...
Ban Toxics, a toxic and waste watchdog organization, sounded the alarm after discovering the presence of brain-damaging lead in some children’s backpacks. Costing only P150 each, these colorful bags are sold in bargain stores and by sidewalk vendors at Divisoria. Using a Vanta C-series HH XRF...
Did you know that over 3,000 bottles of Solmux Advance with Zinc Suspension are manufactured every hour? The media recently had the opportunity to discover how the cough formulation is made during a tour of Amherst Laboratories Inc. (Amherst), a facility spanning over 3,000 square meters and the...
ZEN SPACE You'll find Kamalig Garden Cafe along Marcos Highway, just past the LRT-2 Marikina Station If you ever find yourself stuck in traffic along the long stretch of Marcos Highway, consider stopping at this blink-and-you’ll-miss-it café in Marikina City. Kamalig Garden Café is tucked away...
It’s not uncommon for Filipino bands to venture into businesses related to music or food and beverage such as bars and restaurants, creating spaces where their artistic and entrepreneurial spirits intertwine. Filipino pop-rock band The Itchyworms brings their musical prowess and creativity to the...
WHAT A MOUTHFUL Jumbo Crab We had planned our Bacolod trip months before. It was going to be a fun food trip where pants would become smaller upon our return. Plane tickets had been bought, dining destinations all set, and tours and visits all over Bacolod booked. We were a group of 12 badminton...
Megaworld commemorated its 35th year in the industry with a gala event, "A Lasting Vision: A Megaworld 35 Years Partners' Night," held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport City on June 26, 2024. Rustan’s Commercial Corporation’s Michael and Kathy Huang, Alliance Global Group President...
Pandora Philippines kicked off their 12th year celebration with an anniversary fair caravan at the East Wing Atrium of Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City last month. Host Max Collins, along with Pandora Brand Head Tricie C. Legarda, invited everyone to the boutique with the brand’s newly...
