Come hell or high water — even back when he was a child, a struggling student, or a family man with a day job to keep — artist Demi Padua would always start or end his day with art. And with a million sketches and brushstrokes, he forged the life…
Celebrated Filipino designer Sari Lazaro returns to Rockwell as she opens a pop-up store at Power Plant Mall this month. Sari, who first had a pop-up at the same mall in 2024, recently launched her new ready-to-wear collection in time for the summer season, which takes inspiration from the vibrant…
The brand officially launched its curated selection of premium teas from around the world during the recently held WOFEX DRINKS 2025 at the World Trade Center Manila. Tea lovers are probably smiling from ear to ear, as Duchess Fine Teas has made available locally an extensive collection that boasts of…
National Artist for Film and Broadcast Nora Aunor passed away at 71 years old, according to a social media post made by her son Ian De Leon on Wednesday night. "We love you, Ma... Alam ng Diyos kung Gano ka namin kamahal. Pahinga ka na po Ma. Nandito ka lng…
For this poised and soft-spoken lady, the best way to know if a person is a good friend — as opposed to a mere friend —is by simply allowing your feelings instead of your mind to make that discernment. By ALEX Y. VERGARA If you ask Tootsy Angara what the…
When the going gets rough, friends smoothen out life’s rough edges. This Small Laude knows for sure. By JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ Small, who has 2.3 million followers on YouTube and about a million on Instagram, says “blind loyalty” is what she values most in a friendship. “It’s loyalty that…
For this respected broadcast journalist and UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador, the key to having long and lasting friendships is the “purity of the heart.” By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ As a young girl, Karen first found a friend in a neighbor, whom she would visit in her house…
Ton and Karen Concepcion have been married for 31 years now. And all this time, they have stood by, uplifted and loved each other. And because of this love, they’ve nurtured and inspired each other to be their best, widening their spheres and areas of interest, all for their union,…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) recently feted its distinguished travel partners from all over the Philippines and around the world, awarding top agents for their exemplary contributions to global tourism and the Philippine flag carrier’s business success. PAL marked a milestone by staging back-to-back PAL Awards Philippines and PAL Awards International events…
For these beautiful, strong and successful women, what happened during a trip to Botswana simply couldn’t just stay in Botswana. Rather, it stayed in their hearts, where it grew into an even more meaningful friendship — the kind that they now carry with them anytime, anywhere. By JOSE PAOLO S.…
