When people think of Iris Apfel, it was hard not to talk about her bold and maximalist take on fashion. For years, she wowed people with her eccentric pairings, wild prints, and larger-than-life personality. Unfortunately, the fashion community would no longer see that as the interior designer...
LIST THINGS DOWN By having a list, you are more likely to get each task done By LAURIENT YVES S. CAISIP Do you have a to-do list, a grocery list, a Christmas gift list, a list of your ina-anak, a list of your utangs (debt), a bucket list? Why do we need to make lists? Lists are, essentially, about...
EDUCATION IS KEY In the City of Toda in Japan, public schools are visited by government officials from all over the world to see how they are modernizing learning Last week, I had the privilege of visiting schools in Toda City within Japan’s Saitama Prefecture. The visit offered a glimpse into...
A STUNNING PERFORMANCE Over 300 volunteer choir members serenaded the crowds during a performance at the SM Mall of Asia Arena Well, this was a first. I was asked to represent my cousin Senator Imee R. Marcos at the concert of the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir’s “Himig ng Pag-Asa” concert...
Images by JJ Landingin and the author A COLORFUL FIESTA Students from all over show off their talent during the street dance competition On the way to the City of Pines, an exciting aura was in the air. Already, the monthlong celebration of Baguio City’s Panagbenga Festival, following the theme...
Shirts for a cause For years, global apparel retailer Uniqlo has been known for producing classic styles through its collaborations. This time, it is using its partnership to good use as its latest collections are on a mission to make change. First is its “Peace For All” charity T-shirt...
Swedish home furnishing brand IKEA announces even lower prices on more than 400 of its most loved products starting March 1, 2024. Committed to offering quality home furnishings at affordable prices, IKEA is lowering prices for up to 50 percent on products ranging from sofas, shelves, tables,...
Every 15th day of the first month of the Lunar Year, Taiwan becomes a true wonderland as towering lanterns and light displays lit up its night scene all thanks to the annual Taiwan Lantern Festival. Led by the Taiwanese Tourism Bureau, the first-ever edition of the festival happened in 1990 in...
Hearts awed as pet pals assemble to pawty for the 1st birthday of the SM Super Pets Club Tails wagged and hearts melted as furry friends and pet lovers alike gathered to commemorate the first anniversary of SM Supermalls' Super Pets Club at the SM Aura Skypark recently. The event features a pet...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO Images from FREEPIK Filipinos, with our rich culture and diverse heritage, often find themselves contending with stereotypes. It's time to peel back the layers and explore the myriad ways in which Filipinos around the world defy expectations, challenging misconceptions and...
By LAURIENT YVES CAISIP MAKE WAY FOR THE ZOOMERS Gen Z consists of children born into the late '90s and right before the 2010s Carefree, vocal, little patience, the need for immediate results, esteem drawn from external validation, giving opinions even without valid legitimate sources—these are...
FASHIONING RESILIENCE Tamar Keburia’s Ukrainian tribute Tamar Keburia’s “Reflections” show at London Fashion Week was a powerful and deeply moving tribute to the strength and resilience of contemporary Ukrainian women in the face of adversity. Keburia, who herself has been twice...
