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Colive and let live at Lyf Malate Manila

It’s a flexible arrangement and an ideal alternative to pricey hotel stays. And as Lyf Malate Manila has shown, as it opened its doors recently to the public, coliving is not just a passing trend, but a growing phenomenon that’s definitely here to stay. Text and photos by Dexter Francis…

Westin returns to Manila with ‘heavenly’ offerings in tow

From its trademark Heavenly beds to sumptuous culinary offerings in its signature restaurants and bars, Westin Manila proves that it has not just returned to Philippine shores — it’s made a comeback! BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Westin Manila is now in Ortigas Now nestled in the heart of…

Mayor Isko Moreno: ‘I am Isko’

BY DORIS JIMENEZ Armed with a solid track record as a government official and a relatable backstory as a person, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno promises to lead a government that works for the people and not the other way around. I am voting for Isko Moreno Domagoso because ‘I am…

From Manila to the world

By Hermes Joy Tunac / Photography by Mark Chester Ang / Art direction by Ramon Joseph Ruiz / Grooming by Eddie Mar Cabiltes / Styling by Vhee Co This 28-year-old content creator, who started his blog as part of a class requirement in college, didn’t expect that there was a…

48 hours of ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ musical

In case you missed the stage runs of the musical ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ at Resorts World Manila’s Newport Performing Arts Theater, here’s a chance to watch the stage adaptation of some of the most loved songs of Eraserheads, one of the top local bands since the ‘90s. The story…

Why digital protection for your eyes is a must

With the enhanced community quarantine currently in full effect and the COVID-19 pandemic continually posing a threat to lives not only here in the Philippines but all over the world, many find themselves holed up at home trying to make the most of the current situation. With all the time…

You can now shop some of SSI Group brands online

As we continue to be under the extended lockdown, the SSI Group values the needs of its customers at this time. Although its physical stores are still temporarily closed, some of SSI’s brands have opened their online operations to allow their customers to shop some of their favorite essentials while…

Mayor Isko Moreno: Cinderella Man

He is his own fairy tale. The Prince Charming of his own story. No fairy godmother intervened. No deus ex machina. He made his own powder dust. Even his own magic wand. With no sleight of hand but with his own grit, he created Cinderella Man out of him. And…

Ferry, very good: Time to Cruise to Old Manila via Pasig River

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz After languishing for decades due to unsustainable practices and pollution, the Pasig River and Escolta are on the rise as a potential “coosome twosome” for tourists and everyday travelers alike. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat recently invited members of the media and some VIP…

Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” set to hit the high notes at the CCP

"We are very excited to bring 'Lucia di Lammermoor' to the Philippines. One of the most significant bel canto roles in all the operas, Lucia is quite challenging to perform. It has been challenging for us to find the best opera singer who would fit the role, and I'm so…