Pastry chef Jessica Panoy’s journey from a young home baker in Cavite to representing the Philippines on an international culinary reality show is one she describes as both surreal and deeply meaningful. Panoy is part of “Bite Me Sweet,” a 10-episode Viu Original Korean food reality series...
There are a number of reasons why brands produce collaboration collections. It can be about cultural relevance, something purely driven by creative pursuit, or an effort to reach a certain demographic. More often than not, the latter becomes the driving force. Collaboration collections have the...
There’s a certain rhythm to life in the Philippines that Filipinos know all too well. Early mornings spent in traffic, long workdays or classes, errands squeezed in between, and routines that repeat before the week even ends. Somewhere in that cycle, it becomes easy to move on autopilot and miss...
HUAWEI’s “Now Is Your Spark” event in Bangkok unveiled a new generation of smartwatches and a smartphone designed for active, connected lifestyles, with Philippine availability coming soon. HUAWEI has officially introduced its latest consumer devices at the Now Is Your Spark Innovative Launch...
Samsung announced that a joint clinical study with Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital in Korea has successfully validated the ability to predict vasovagal syncope (VVS) with high accuracy by utilizing biosignals obtained from Galaxy Watch6. Vasovagal syncope occurs when a person’s heart...
Apple has unveiled its newest Pride Edition collection, introducing a new Apple Watch Sport Loop band, a complementary watch face called Pride Luminance, and matching wallpapers for iPhone and iPad, all designed to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities around the world during Pride Month and year-round. The...
Talk about a time machine. Fossil proves once again why it’s the brand for vintage-inspired watches, leather goods, jewelry, and accessories. This season, it’s leading the analog-digital (ana-digi) trend that combines the charm of retro with the fun of digital tech in the revisit of its iconic...
As nostalgia revival continues to dominate the scene, pieces from the past have become the it-items of today. A testament to that is the Casio Vintage collection, which puts the spotlight on the enduring appeal of the brand’s iconic digital watches. On April 10, 2026, the brand threw the ultimate...
The north welcomes a new destination for timeless elegance as The Watch Store opens its newest branch at SM City La Union, showcasing a selection of timepieces that bring together global craftsmanship and contemporary design. Celebrating the opening of The Watch Store at SM City La Union with...
Police arrested three men with the help of a GPS tracker embedded in the Apple Watch they had stolen from a woman in Makati City on Sept. 8. Col. Reycon Garduque, Makati City Police chief, said the suspects -- identified as alias Kalbo, alias Kobe, and alias Patrick -- were arrested in...
A key to becoming a successful designer doesn’t just lie in talent and passion, but the ability to listen to what people need. Many of today’s classic pieces became closet staples because of their resonance with consumers. Think of the LBD, oversized blazers, denim jeans, among others. These...
Three Filipino companies, engaged in consumer technology, e-commerce, and finance, made it to Forbes Asia’s the fifth annual edition of the 100 to Watch list, which spotlights small companies and startups on the rise across the Asia- Pacific region. The three Filipino firms in the list are:...
