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In Memoriam: Eduardo ‘Danding’ Cojuangco Jr.

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz “I love this country. I could have gone to Australia or any other country in the world after my exile, but I chose to return to the Philippines because I want to be part of its legacy and history.” -- Danding Cojuangco Jr. Businessman,…

Smart lets you take Hyun Bin home with its newest merch promo

Smart, one of the leading mobile service providers in the country, continues to bring Captain Ri closer to his Filipino fans as it launches a new promo featuring exclusive merchandise and bonus data for subscribers. Under the promo, Smart subscribers may bring Hyun Bin anywhere they go by scoring limited-edition…

Designs of the times

With the advent of social distancing and the absence of big events, one of the many industries that’s taken a direct hit during this pandemic is fashion. How are some of the country’s leading designers managing to stay afloat? What measures have they taken to deal with the bleak situation?…

Until “Dee” end of time

By Hermes Joy Tunac Photography by Mark Chester Ang / Makeup and grooming by Ria Aquino / Hair by Patty Inojales / Shot on location at F1 Hotel Manila Eric Dee and wife Bea They do everything together—from waking up on the same bed, having breakfast, going to the gym…

Toyota Philippines provides shuttle transportation for PGH frontliners

Toyota Motor Philippines, in collaboration with Toyota Mobility Foundation, launches its ‘Sanitized, Just-in-Time Shuttle Transportation’ dedicated to healthcare frontliners in Philippine General Hospital (PGH). Just like countries all over the world, the Philippines is grappling with various unprecedented challenges brought upon by COVID-19. Efforts from central and local governments, private sectors,…

Rising stars in the East

Despite being on par with Western Europe in terms of attractions, there are two elements that have further enriched and sometimes changed the fortunes of certain towns and cities in Eastern and Central Europe, including Prague, Budapest, Cesky Krumlov and even Berlin: the direct and sometimes lingering effects of World War II…

Vanessa Tanco: Learning in the time of COVID-19

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz While classes may have been suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19, Filipinos' pursuit of quality education continues. As such, educators are still pushing the envelope in the name of learning — arming themselves with innovation, hard work and, most importantly, compassion, as they navigate the…

Stay Home. Stay Safe. Stay Sane. How to cool down from ‘cabin fever’

By Joanne Rae Ramirez How does one cool down when infected with “cabin fever,” a condition wherein more than just temperatures rise? The condition “cabin fever” used to refer to the feelings of isolation and other anxieties felt by those forced to stay locked up in their log cabins in…

CLOY, K-dramas & why you love them so much

By Hermes Joy Tunac The love story of a billionaire heiress Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin) and North Korean army officer Ri Jeong-hyeok (Hyun Bin), Crash Landing on You is, without a doubt, the most talked-about Korean drama series to hit Philippine shores in recent years. And yes, there’s more to its success…

Stay home. Stay safe. Stay sane.

By Joanne Rae Ramirez In these extraordinary times, it is important, nay, necessary, to not just stay home and stay safe. It is also a must to stay sane as well. The blues are not just hitting the skies but also the mood of several people experiencing a lockdown —…