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Where the good guys are

After spending years working in an industry that was unrelated to his training, this nurse decided that now is the best time to return to his passion. Rence Urian Rence is a 29-year-old nursing graduate. 2020 was supposed to be the year when he would finally answer his heart’s true…

Autokid goes off the beaten track to pave future of trucking in the Philippines

Less than a decade ago, 2011 to be exact, Kevin McHale Yao decided to embark on a new endeavor: selling second-hand cars online. The venture became such a resounding success that his home garage was always full of pre-owned vehicles. In due time, Kevin ran out of space to park…

Keep your sanity in check with these scented candles

By Hermes Joy Tunac Lighting up a scented candle is one of the go-to ways of relaxing in any space—may it be at the comforts of your own homes, in a hotel, or even in a restaurant. The dim light brings out a sense of coziness coupled with its relaxing…

When women unite for Hyun Bin et al.

Five accomplished ladies from different backgrounds, who now call themselves Seoul Sisters, have struck up a friendship, thanks to their shared bond over K-dramas. They were, in fact, all set to fly to Korea last May until COVID-19 got in the way. By Alex Y. Vergara What was supposed to…

A safer journey with Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines has introduced a range of health and safety initiatives and enhanced several existing measures as part of a comprehensive review of the end-to-end customer journey. Singapore Airlines assures passengers they are following strict safety and sanitation guidelines for all flights and SilverKris lounges around the world. This has…

Your crush, landing on EDSA soon

By Joanne Rae Ramirez Is Hyun Bin the new Benchmark to end all benchmarks for retail? Hyun Bin. Photo courtesy of Bench. Popular retail brand Bench is raising standards (and maybe many a girl’s hopes?) with the new Bench billboards featuring Korean superstar Hyun Bin, “hopefully, next week,” says Suyen…

Of good guys and rare finds

SMDC continues to build a community of good guys Like a child, she reveled in the sight of the banana bunches and twigs, marveled at the colorful corkwood tree flowers, and excitedly grabbed the large mangoes. She was taken back to her days in the province, where one woke up…

For now, happy celebrations come in a box!

by JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ I recently marked a milestone even if it was somebody else’s birthday — the exquisite Che Uy’s! Che Uy celebrates her birthday with a Zoom party. Che’s party was a milestone for me as it was the first social event I attended under the “new normal.”…

What goes into a bottle of the world’s finest cognac

By Tedrick Yau Most people had their first taste of alcohol after downing a can of light beer. Eventually, this progressed to shots of tequila, vodka, whiskey, or a glass or two of wine from various countries. I share this experience with many others who have come to appreciate alcoholic…

Ann Ong: Like a blank canvas

In her book, you go for a look not because it’s trendy, but because it makes you happy. Her clothes play a supporting role to the real stars of the show. After all, she’s still first and foremost a bag, jewelry and, lately, face mask designer. By Alex Y. Vergara…