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From bums to businesspeople, one Tambay cap at a time

Pio Balbuena has turned his once-fledgling business into an advocacy and a source of pride and inspiration for countless people on the fringes who have discovered their power, dignity and self-worth. Rapper-actor, director, vlogger and content creator Pio Balbuena can’t thank his lucky stars enough, as his Tambay caps continue…

Cool gifts and more at Kultura Christmas Crawl

Happening until Nov. 24 at the Main Mall Atrium of SM Mall of Asia, Kultura Christmas Crawl presents to shoppers a wide array of locally made and responsibly sourced food, fashion, home and entertainment items — and tops them all off with some very rewarding perks. From contemporary fashion…

BOSS Spring/Summer 2025: “Out of office” looks steal the show in Milan

Following its CorpCore-themed Fall/Winter 2023 runway show — which reimagined tailoring with modern iterations of classic suiting and on-duty dressing staples — for Spring/Summer 2025, BOSS unveiled a collection that broke with the conventional parameters of corporate attire. Staged at the Palazzo del Senato in Milan and presented under the…

Jewelmer unveils latest Miss Universe crown

The first ever Filipino-crafted crown for Miss Universe, a one-of-a-kind creation embellished with golden South Sea Pearls, is the result of decades of Jewelmer’s savoir-faire and excellence. The crown is the pride of the Philippines, carrying with it the extraordinary spirit of those who took part in its creation —…

Pag-IBIG Fund reports record third-quarter growth in savings and shelter financing

During a recent Philippine Information Agency’s Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas, Pag-IBIG Fund, in coordination with the Presidential Communications Office, reported surpassing the P1-trillion mark in total assets, while its membership continues to grow with more than 16 million active members. The regional town hall, which was held simultaneously across 16…

Milka Romero set to follow in her dad’s footsteps as she runs for a Congressional seat

The owner of a volleyball team at the Premier Volleyball League and the creator and operator of 10 F&B concepts in the Philippines, Milka Romero, the firstborn of Rep. Mikee and Sheila Romero, doesn’t fall far from the tree. Milka forged her own path early on through sports, which eventually…

Southeast Asia’s biggest wine event returns this Friday

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Dubbed as the “The World in a Glass,” visitors to the Grand Wine Experience will get to enjoy more than 1,000 wines, spirits, premium sakes and beers from world-renowned wineries and breweries. Some may even meet the love of their life. Philippine Wine Merchants'…

SM celebrates Filipino culture and creativity this festive season

SM Aura ushered in the holiday season with its annual Christmas tree-lighting celebration, ‘Sinag at Saya’, a grand Christmas spectacle showcasing the best of Filipino culture, couture and creativity. Leading the colorful festivities were Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano and SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, together with assistant vice president…

Donald Trump claims ‘magnificent victory’ as he secures second term as US President

Former President Donald Trump is set to reclaim the highest office in the United States, marking a historic political comeback. In a tightly contested election, Trump, a Republican, is poised to garner at least 270 electoral votes, beating closest rival Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who managed to garner only…

Cold Storage and Save Philippine Seas ‘dive into sustainability’ with ‘delicious’ new effort

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Dubbed as “‘GenSea: Dive Into Sustainability,” the joint campaign aims to build a community and platform for like-minded individuals who are on a mission to make our oceans a cleaner, richer and more bountiful place. Cold Storage and Save Philippine Seas (SPS) joined forces…