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Quarantined in paradise–how foreign travel vloggers enjoyed their extended stay in the Philippines

As the country welcomes millions of tourists every year, it’s inevitable that there were foreigners who ended up getting stranded here during the lockdown. But there's always a silver lining to every situation, as some of them chose to stick by the country. It's been said often enough, the COVID-19…

Staying creative while you #StayAtHome

By Hermes Joy Tunac For digital content creators, a big part of their job involves traveling, shooting campaigns for brands and attending events, among others. But during this time of mandatory lockdown, how do influencers remain creative despite being faced with the prospect of limited access to content ideas? How…

Wilcon Depot continues its relief operations vs. COVID-19

In support of the fight against COVID-19, Wilcon Depot, the Philippines' leading home improvement and construction supply retailer, has been actively supporting several relief efforts that provide much-needed assistance to communities and frontline workers during the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon. Wilcon Depot strongly believes in staying united and committed…

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…

AirAsia launches PPEs to protect its cabin crews

AirAsia recently announced the creation of its personal protective equipment (PPE), designed by Los Angeles-based Filipino designer Puey Quiñones, for its frontline cabin crews as the airline prepares to return to the skies. Designed not only to keep both guests and crew safe but the customized PPEs also ensure comfort for the…

Chuchi Serrano-Villar, patient #1013 ‘I used to call myself Invincible’

By Joanne Rae Ramirez She was once listed as one of the 3,870 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines (as of this writing). But that is not the news. Chuchi Serrano-Villar is also one of the 96 recovered patients in the country. She is a walking miracle because the…

Virtual Visita Iglesia in the time of the coronavirus

By Joanne Rae Ramirez The Visita Iglesia is a time-honored tradition among Filipino Catholics. The year 2020 must be the one year after the war that the faithful were not just unable, but barred by law, from visiting churches. Visita Iglesia, which means “Church” visit, was evidently influenced by the…

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. welcomes new president

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, welcomes Masahiko Nakamura as its new president effective April 1. He replaced Noriyuki Takakura, who transferred to Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Since 2016, Nakamura has held deputy general manager positions in various divisions at the Honda Motor…

Millennials interrupted: How today’s future leaders deal with the new normal

By Hermes Joy Tunac If today is just another typical weekday, I would have woken up at around seven in the morning, meditated for a good 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how much I feel I'd be needing to fuel the rest of my day, before getting up to…

Makati Med’s successful COVID-19 treatments earn praise

By Hermes Joy Tunac As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise daily, so do the number of patients who have successfully beaten the disease. Makati Medical Center (MMC) recently announced that it has already discharged 29 patients who have recovered and tested negative of COVID-19. In the same DZMM interview quoted by The…