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A twist to your favorite Filipino dishes

Royal Umbrella rice, the beloved Thai staple, is a favorite among supermarkets in over 100 countries worldwide. Now available in the Philippines, Royal Umbrella carries more than forty decades of history and culture that is best experienced in every bite paired with your favorite ulam (Filipino main course). Royal Umbrella…

RTW trends ’21: A return to authentic stories and out-of-the-box concepts

If there’s one thing consumers have learned over the past year, says designer Lesley Mobo, it's that they don’t need more of the same. What they need are less, but well-made products, including clothes, that connect with them emotionally. By Alex Y. Vergara While bigger, more established retail brands try…

Sail Residences: Award-winning luxury by the bay

From its Balinese resort-inspired design elements to modern amenities, all the way up to spacious cuts and the promise of living in a safe, upscale community – this prime property along Manila Bay sailed to success as it bagged two Design Awards at the 2020 Property Guru Awards. Testament to…

Withstanding the test of time

Creating a skincare means continuously keeping up with the modern ideals and needs of its users. This is why Mestiza continues to grow the brand to reflect its values and direction. The brand's revamp of its iconic packaging is a testament to this vision. Intending to give more to its…

MET Museum ushers in 2021 with Betsy Westendorp retrospective

Despite the pandemic, art, as a form of expression, continues to find a ways to inspire and flourish. From January 29 to March 15, the Metropolitan Museum of Manila (MET) will showcase a retrospective of the celebrated Spanish-Filipino artist Betsy Westendorp at its ground floor Tall Galleries. Dubbed as “Passages:…

Vico Sotto named as one of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) awardees

Pasig City Mayor Victor "Vico" Ma. Regis Sotto, the “People’s Choice” awardee in PeopleAsia's People of the Year 2021, has been named as one of 2020’s Outstanding Young Men awardees by The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Foundation. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto /Photography by Mark Chester Ang Sotto, son of Vic Sotto…

“Democracy has prevailed!”

And the true unifier and transformational leader that he is, President Joe Biden rallied fellow Americans behind him in writing the next great chapter of the American story—a story steeped in hope not fear, unity not division, light not darkness. By Alex Y. Vergara It has been said often enough…

Leòn Exchange Online Auction is coming up this weekend

Have no plans yet for the weekend? Leòn Gallery will hold Leòn Exchange Online Auction 18 on Jan. 23 and 24 starting at 11 a.m. Juvenal Sanso, untitled Guest curated by a medical practitioner and design consultant Dr. Joel Malixi, the weekend event features art, prints, jewelry, and watches on…

Brighter days ahead

The year 2020 is truly one for the books. Amidst a global pandemic and natural disaster, everyone is expecting and looking forward to a new year. Thus, this 2021, foodpanda, one of the country's on-demand food delivery service, promises to deliver just that (and more)! What's even better? foodpanda is…

SMDC Mint Residences: Living closer to nature

In this prime development, modern urban dwellers can now escape to experience the beauty of nature — without having to move away from the city. The poolside lounge is a modern oasis within Mint Residences Coming in from a long lockdown and still faced with the harsh realities brought about…