by IANE MACASIEB Plastic pollution is one of the pressing issues not just in the Philippines but also across the globe. According to Earth.Org, in 2019, the Philippines accounted as one of the countries which had the largest share of global plastic waste discarded in the ocean. In pursuit to...
In the olden days, to get your picture taken was to immortalize your legacy. Since the technology was limited then, it was seen as an important moment. Many had the mindset that these would be passed down through generations, hoping their future lineage could remember them. FOR THE INSTA....
Dining out was a big adventure i n t h e ’6 0 s , long before fast food joints flooded the metropolis. People did not go out to bond. We went out to eat. Our choices were very limited. There was only one place for fried chicken, another for foot-long hotdogs, and a fun joint for pizza. The fried...
Decades ago, my school buddies and I went on a sem break spree to Boracay. There was no electricity then and we camped on the white beach amid topless Europeans. We explored the island on foot and met some Atis somewhere near the mangroves. The Atis are the Negrito ethnic group of the Visayas and...
Miguel Vazquez, 36, the founder of Sulok Coffee, and Bea Constantino, 41, creative director of Mindanaoan heritage fashion brand Studio Sug and fashion stylist, have a love story that blossomed over their mutual love for coffee. However, it took years before this happened. “No sparks were...
Photography has always been a beautiful medium for preserving moments and memories. It becomes a window to the past, immortalizes present moments, and has the power to pose hope for the future. It can reveal things hidden in plain sight and show them in all their depth. This power is what HUAWEI...
If you’re looking for a chef who’s doing inventive things with dishes that showcase the richness of Philippine culinary arts and ingredients, while also incorporating international influences to enhance and elevate his creations, Patrick Go of Your Local is your man. There’s a subtlety in how...
Love living solo but cringe at the monthly bills? Trying to climb the corporate ladder but your baby boomer boss keeps getting in your way? Planning to impress your cute officemate, only to find out he’s someone else’s boyfriend? Enjoy doing your own groceries but hate seeing your wallet nearly...
South Korea is known in the beauty industry for its top-notch beauty products and services. When we talk about beauty products, it doesn't end with skincare but extends to nail care as well. On social media, a nail care brand from South Korea is gaining traction and buzz. The good news is, we no...
Araneta City, a place for shopping and fun, continues to provide personal firsts and memorable experiences to the public, reaching a big milestone this year as it celebrates its 70th founding anniversary. To mark the special occasion and show appreciation for the loyal customers of Araneta City...
Born in 1724, the House of Rémy Martin will celebrate 300 years of exceptional cognac-making this year. To mark its tricentenary, the house will connect past, present, and future with a year of special activities around the theme “We Dream Forward” and the release of an exceptional cognac, the...
Land travel to the Queen Province of the North, Isabela, may take a whole day or more, but it is always worth it. With a vast 33,500 hectares of production areas for corn (which had already been harvested when the Manila media arrived), the city's various development and infrastructure projects...
