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Fiber internet enriches countryside living in Bohol

Living in the countryside is often synonymous with a slower and easier pace of life, but for one Boholano, being in the province means big, festive gatherings where family bonds over food, exchanges news and enjoys shared experiences online. For Jessica Narit, a housewife and mother based in San Isidro,…

The “healing art” of Rachel Ngan Dueñas

For tea sommelier and painter Rachel Ngan Dueñas, pain is a catalyst for artistic creativity. The up-and-coming visual artist unleashes her creative stroke of genius and shows the transformative power of healing art in her first solo exhibit Healing With the Arts – Embrace the Healing Power of the Arts,…

An A-list café, indeed!

Not only does it offer something for everybody, thanks to its range of continent-spanning dishes, newly opened ACafé in the city of San Juan also promises to give its guests a one-of-a-kind dining experience. By Alex Y. Vergara Photos courtesy of ACafé One of the restaurant's signature salads Squash Carbonara…

Lucio Tan III is PAL Holdings Inc.’s new president

PAL Holdings Inc. appoints Tan as president, while his grandfather, Dr. Lucio C. Tan, retains key positions within the holding company. Lucio Tan III, PAL Holdings Inc. president, says he looks forward to working with the PAL team "under the leadership of its president and COO, Capt. Stanley Ng, to…

‘Squid Game’ star Wi Ha-Jun to hold first-ever fan meet in Manila

Invited by Ben Chan himself, the man behind Bench, one of the country’s biggest lifestyle and clothing brands, "Squid Game" and "Little Women" star Wi Ha-Jun flew to Manila to meet with his Filipino fans for the very first time! You can catch him in a one-time only event at…

World-renowned steakhouse opens latest branch with a slightly different concept

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse opens its fourth branch in the Philippines, and its 32nd in the world, at City of Dreams Manila. In addition to premium steak dishes, it’s now serving grilled items like lomo saltado and grilled barbecue short ribs, among others, in a more casual and laidback setting. Expect two…

More holistic healthcare awaits Filipinos

Ayala Healthcare Holdings recently unveiled Healthway Medical Network, an integration of clinics and hospitals under the Healthway brand. To kick off the development, a ceremonial lighting of its signage was held at Healthway QualiMed Santa Rosa. Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health) has launched Healthway Medical Network (HMN), marking the…

DOT secretary donates P200,000 to Tourism scholars

As one of the featured models in the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s recent benefit dinner and fashion show at the Manila Hotel, Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, escorted by husband Duke, walked the runway like a pro in Renee Salud’s Filipiniana finery. By Alex Y. Vergara Since you only…

Gina Ortiz Jones: ‘Everything I am, I owe to my angel mother’

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Guided by her strong sense of duty and desire to serve others, Filipino-American Gina Ortiz Jones rose to become the first woman of color to assume the role of undersecretary of the United States Air Force — making her the organization’s second-highest-ranking civilian officer…

Michelle Marquez Dee wins Miss Universe Philippines 2023

Michelle, the daughter of Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, will compete at Miss Universe later this year in El Salvador. Another early favorite, Bohol’s Pauline Amelincks, failed for the third time to win the crown. There was no Steve Harvey moment last night, but the nearly four-hour show had a…