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Fiber additive for healthier, guilt-free rice meals

Indulging in rice without the guilt as well as the added pounds and health complications? This new food additive promises to make such a common and valid concern a thing of the past. A staple in any Filipino households is white rice—served with sumptuous home-cooked viands, it’s nearly indispensable for…

Son Ye-Jin on her new series, life after CLOY, dream role and staying grounded

In the latest Smart Hallyu Hangouts, the Korean superstar answered questions from her Filipino fans. She’s just doing her job, she said, but the love she’s been getting in return is amazing, inspiring her even more to make her legion of admirers happier with her next projects. By Alex Y.…

Celia Diaz Laurel: A Colorful Life

By PATRICIA ROMUALDEZ Renowned theater icon Celia Diaz Laurel has passed away last July 12 at the age of 93, according to a tribute released on her official Facebook page. The artist and philanthropist, who was recognized as PeopleAsia's Max Soliven Lifetime Achievement Awardee in 2016, shared an intimate glimpse…

Megaworld leads in private sector efforts to help achieve herd immunity

This early, Megaworld has vaccinated 95 percent of it office-based employees currently assigned in the company’s various offices such as Eastwood City, Uptown Bonifacio and McKinley Hill. If there’s a will, there’s a way. As the private sector gained access to COVID-19 vaccines to help in the government’s goal to…

Johnnie Walker marks 200th year with rare, limited-edition bottles

The world-renowned Scotch whisky celebrates its 200th anniversary with four exciting, limited-edition collections in honor of the brand’s fabled journey. Johnnie Walker Blue Label 200th Anniversary Limited Edition Design The Johnnie Walker Blue Label 200th Anniversary Limited Edition Design is available for P14,999 exclusively at S&R Membership Clubs nationwide Johnnie…

Triple treat

Boracay’s once lively food scene may have slightly dimmed due to the pandemic, but, during a recent trip to the island, we’re happy to note that there are still quite a number of bright spots. Here are three of them. By Alex Y. Vergara It wouldn’t be a stretch to…

Anne satisfies food cravings with just a few taps

Anne Curtis has a new role to play, and she’s raring to tell everyone about it. The bubbly and well-loved actress is the newest face behind foodpanda, one of the country’s leading food-delivery apps. Anne is said to be tickled pink to share with Filipinos the good news about foodpanda’s…

Manila welcomes its first COS store

COS, the global fast fashion brand with Swedish roots, recently opened its first store in the country. And just in time, as travel abroad even to nearby shopping haunts like Hong Kong and Singapore, where COS has already established a presence, remains difficult because of the pandemic. The store is…

“World-class” cocktail kits you can mix and enjoy at home this weekend

Diageo Reserve, producer of World Class Cocktail Kits, has made drinking at home easier and within reach. As the local nightlife continues to stay dim because of the pandemic, Diageo Reserve and World Class, in partnership with Boozy.ph, have continued to blaze a trail by creating fine drinking experiences for…

Budget Chief Amenah F. Pangandaman aims to uplift the lives of ordinary Filipinos

Tapped to lead the Department of Budget and Management at a critical time, Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman is on a mission to regain lost ground in the aftermath of a harrowing pandemic — all as she endeavors to uplift the lives of the ordinary Filipino. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman…