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Spreading the grace of Christmas with curated grazing boxes

Zoom meetings, virtual product launches, online kumustahan. Less than a year ago, these activities were on the fringes, as we still opted to develop and strengthen personal and professional relationships mostly in person. But because of the pandemic, we’ve learned to adapt, as we try to protect ourselves, our colleagues…

Redefining fitness

Instituting Rockwell's first premier commercial fitness center, Rockwell Atletica takes its members to the next fitness level. Rockwell Atletica "Staying consistent with a fitness regimen isn't always easy. Most people find it hard to stay committed long-term. That's why we put a lot of effort into making our gym fun…

Marian and Kathryn join Forbes Asia’s elite list of “100 Digital Stars”

Recognized as the country’s reigning queen of endorsers and box-office queen, respectively, both actresses were cited for their huge influence and wide following on social media. By Alex Y. Vergara Actresses Marian Rivera-Dantes and Kathryn Bernardo recently made it to Forbes Asia’s “100 Digital Stars” list, capping off an eventful…

Boracay’s improved Circumferential Road is now ‘built, built, built’

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ The world-famous island of Boracay gets so much more than a facelift with the completion of Phases 1 and 2 of its Circumferential Road Project, which has resulted in 8.73 kilometers of widened, concrete roads that now come with spacious sidewalks, provisions for street…

SMDC bags top prize at 8th Property Guru Awards

As a testament to its high standards of excellence in real estate development, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) brought home several awards at the 8th Property Guru Awards, including the most coveted Best Developer. The real estate giant was recognized during a recent virtual awards ceremony. The 8th PropertyGuru Philippines Awards…

Your next favorite gin is pink

If there is anything millennials and zoomers like to drink when they want to get lit, it’s something with many different flavors playing in every sip. They don’t want just to feel the burn of your usual liquor—they want it to go down easy and smoothly, but sweetly, too. Beefeater…

Captain Lester Codog: When dreams take flight

A visionary and a man of many interests, this pilot-entrepreneur isn’t afraid of admitting and learning from his mistakes as well as going back to basics without losing sight of the future. BY GRACE C. DIEZ Captain Lester Codog’s identity doesn’t rest on him being a pilot alone. Because of…

Aussie-led fund provides women-owned and led SMEs much-needed shot in the arm

Investing in Women, an initiative of the Australian government, recently launched the “Investing in Women RISE Fund—Responsive Interventions Supporting Entrepreneurs,” to inject additional capital for small, grassroots ventures in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines. By Alex Y. Vergara It’s almost the same story the world over. Crisis after crisis, the…

CWC Interiors showcases over 200 iconic objects on this exhibit

The Iconic & Exotic Exhibit is a collaborative effort to bring together a collection of over 200 objects representing modernist design worldwide, spanning the 20th century. Eames Wall The Exhibit is centered on raising awareness for the value of Good Design and demonstrate beautifully made furniture pieces to a broader…

The new Lexus IS sport sedan has arrived

Since the debut of its first-generation IS in 1999, the model has pursued the thrill of driving unique to compact rear-wheel-drive sports sedans. The IS has captured the hearts of over a million enthusiasts around the world, and the number is growing. Why? Because there is nothing quite like the…