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Environment-friendly company takes virus-zapping technology to a new level

We’ve religiously followed basic health protocols such as frequent hand-washing, masking and physical distancing, and, for the most part, they seem to be working. But what to do with the indoor air we breathe in, especially in public places like offices, restaurants, hotels and shops, which are slowly coming back…

Fiebrich, Norman & Yu: Building the Premier Gold Residences

Three world-class masters of design join forces with the SM Development Corp. (SMDC) to create the gold standard in townships. Together, they breathe life into Gold Residences, which will proudly stand in the heart of Gold City, an 11.6-hectare, master-planned community that promises its residents the finer points of modern…

Finding a home of your own in Carousell’s “Great Property Sale”

Say goodbye to recurring monthly rentals! To seeing your hard-earned money go down the drain, paying for a roof over your head that will never be yours. Finally, here’s your chance to own a home you can truly call your own. Those looking for ways to invest, buying property is…

WFH in style and comfort with these Bernhardt pieces

Working or studying from home, even spending long hours simply chilling with family or working on a new hobby, is here to stay. Doing so has become necessary, as we try to keep ourselves and our loved ones healthy and safe during this global health crisis. Candace chair Blaine chair…

Energy-efficient and attractive ceiling fans to beat the heat

As this global health crisis continues to rage, both our overall wellness and sustainability have become of greater concern. As we continue to ease into the new normal, many of us have also begun looking for ways to embrace lifestyles with healthier habits and more sustainable, environment-friendly choices. Philippine Geogreen,…

Luxury urban living by the bay

Summer 2020 has come and gone, leaving us grounded and mostly confined to our homes. With a deadly contagion still raging outside our doorsteps, routine travel to exotic locales has now become just but a distant dream. Instead, the new normal necessitates that we work from home as much as…

Love, love, Lavender

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ July is almost at an end, which means that the lavender fields of Provence have most probably peaked already. And while you might have missed that flight to Southern France to witness it — due to the numerous travel restrictions in place — you…

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…

American with a dash of French and a hint of Chinese

Having spent a considerable part of her youth in the United States, Toni Abad was naturally drawn to American furniture pieces and design aesthetics when she and her husband started building their new home several years ago. But her heart is still very much Pinoy, from the dishes she cooks…

Pinay caregiver gets a house from Michael Bublé

The Canadian crooner fulfills his late grandfather's dying wish by gifting his Filipina nurse with a dream home to call her own. By ALEX Y. VERGARA/ Photos from thescottbrothers.com Michael Bublé, with twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott, shows Minette the renovated home before making the big reveal. Amid dark,…