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Our sea, our story

In its thrust to help support and sustain the country’s diving industry, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is presenting this year’s Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) online through virtual conferencing. PHIDEX is the Philippines’ largest platform for the diving community since 2019. The global COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the…

Real estate is still ‘gold’ in the new normal

Despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic, real estate still remains a safe and viable investment option. Latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed that nationwide residential property prices rose by 27 percent in the second quarter of 2020, even as the country was at the height of…

Hennessy celebrates creative pioneers across artistic horizons

Capturing the energy and excitement of artistic innovation in all its forms, the Hennessy Very Special “Vanguard Society” campaign honors Hennessy’s commitment to creative expression. An ideal platform for showcasing avant-garde creativity, this new initiative by Hennessy is designed as a showcase for talent. At once local and global in…

Kick-off summer with foodpanda’s cool deals

Instead of spending your summer days in a hot kitchen making a meal or a snack, have your favorite food delivered straight to your doorstep as foodpanda kicks-off the season with summer discounts and free food deliveries. foodpanda riders ready to serve you foodpanda will help you beat the heat…

Ad man shifts gears to create giant art along EDSA

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ It is often said that when God closes a door, He opens a window. Or, in this former advertising professional’s case, He gave him a billboard. Former ad man creates this 230-sq.m. billboard/artwork as a passion project No, you won't be seeing Lloyd Tronco’s…

Retail, Restaurants & Reinvention: How Megaworld is winning its battle against COVID-19

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ From SMEs who launched their businesses online, to home cooks who transformed their kitchen prowess into actual, income-generating ventures, tales of resilience and ingenuity have definitely been aplenty in the time of the pandemic. But how do big businesses cope in the time of…

Plastic fantastic!

Gilbert Angeles, Conrad Manila’s featured artist, showcases his artworks consisting of "abstractions." Made partly of used and shredded plastic sachets, his masterpieces are anything but dull and predictable. Ongoing until May 9, the show is also a primary example of “post-consumer waste art.” Text and photos by Alex Y. Vergara…

Chris Evans: “I can’t wait to visit the Philippines!”

The Hollywood heartthrob, best known for bringing Marvel's Capt. America to life, says he simply "can't wait" to visit the Philippines! "I can't wait to get out there. I can't wait to visit for nothing but amazing things. And this partnership only makes me that much more excited to come…

Makati-based auction house celebrates 500 years of Philippine art and culture

The influences that animate its featured art and furniture pieces, which are to be auctioned off on March 13 and 14, span half a millennium. But certain inspirations actually date back to even before the time of Magellan's discovery of the Philippines, as evident in a number of artworks. Text…

Photographer says Chris Evans is “Simple, down to earth” during Smart photoshoot

Filipino photographer Filbert Kung describes Captain America actor Chris Evans as a "down to earth" guy, during their two-hour shoot in Boston for Smart's "Live Smarter for a Better Tomorrow" campaign. LA-based photographer Filbert Kung "While the shoot was initially set for LA, we had to move to another state…