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Which type of shopper are you?

This is what grocery shopping looked like during pre-covid days: long lines at the cash register, bumping into different people, looking for specific items in other parts of the store, and lastly, carrying lots of items in your basket. Today, grocery shopping has taken a high-tech turn. More shoppers are…

BREAKING: Sequel to HB, SYJ Smart ad ‘inevitable’

BY JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ Smart Philippines announced today that a sequel to the “K-lig” commercial featuring Korean superstars and real-life couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin is forthcoming. Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin in the recently released BTS of their Smart commercial/ Screengrab from Smart's YouTube Channel Last Feb.…

Get that post-Valentine’s glow in four easy steps

This beauty clinic’s “glow-from-home” kit is perhaps one of the best skin-care regimens the beauty doctor ordered, as a good number of people still prefer to stay safe at home these days. Valentine’s Day may be over, but who says looking radiantly beautiful for yourself and for that special someone…

Bank shares with priority clients more ways to prosper in the Year of the Ox

Zodiac readings and traditional misua do mix, and they mix rather perfectly as must-haves for any celebration to usher in the Chinese New Year. And despite abnormal times, EastWest Priority clients got the full experience in the latest leg of the EastWest Priority lifestyle series. The special Chinese New Year…

High-end Boracay resort-hotel welcomes new GM

Crimson Resort and Spa in Boracay recently announced the appointment of Patrick Manthe as its new general manager. Located on Station Zero, the world-class establishment is a 192-key resort with 3,000 sq m of powdery white sand beach. Manthe’s addition to the resort-hotel brings fresh inspiration to its team members.…

Forbes awards leading Manila-based integrated resort with five-star rating

Less than two months into the new year, a Philippine-based hotel and spa have again brought honor to the local hospitality industry. Nüwa at City of Dreams Manila once again achieves two Five Stars in the 2021 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) Awards for its hotel and spa. The awards follow…

Intravenous therapy clinic opens in BGC

To extend the experience to more people, it also offers a mobile clinic service vehicle for clients who wish to have IV treatments in their homes or offices. The importance of prevention can’t be overemphasized, especially during these times. That’s why it is of paramount importance to boost the immune…

Swiss-heritage sports watch for those upcoming summer adventures

Alpina is as Swiss as its name implies, and this outdoorsy watch brand has been designed with the adventurer who seeks thrilling sports on land, sea and air in mind. Established in 1883, this Swiss brand has retained its core philosophy of providing the best watches for extreme environmental conditions. …

It’s #BinJin for Valentine’s Day at Smart Communications

The long wait is finally over. Crash Landing on You stars (and real-life sweethearts) Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin are together for Valentine’s Day, thanks to Smart Telecommunications recently released ad. Smart made Valentine’s Day extra special for its subscribers and CLOY fans with the release today of a one-minute…

Valentine’s Day feels in the time of corona

How has the pandemic shaped and strengthened these couples’ respective relationships? If there are silver linings to be found during these dark times, where and how did they find them? By Alex Y. Vergara Although SARS-CoV-2, the dreaded novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, started to spread and wreak havoc as…