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Fossils, feasts and finding oneself in Fukui

Photos and Text by JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ You won’t find Godzilla in Fukui, but you’ll certainly unearth wonder after wonder in this multi-faceted prefecture along the Sea of Japan. After an hour-long flight from Haneda in Tokyo, we find ourselves in the quaint Komatsu Airport, located between Kanazawa…

Artist Kara Pangilinan’s “Woman in Progress” takes centerstage at Conrad Manila

Describing her art as “elaborate expressionism,” she showcases 29 artworks that teem with figurative and expressionist images of women, plants and dainty, translucent objects sometimes reminiscent of the late Araceli Dans’ work. By ALEX Y. VERGARA Conrad Manila’s latest “Of Art and Wine” series celebrates Women’s Month this March by…

Hartman Communications leads “Song of the Fireflies” to award-winning Hollywood premiere at MIFF 2025

The homegrown creative agency — led by chief creative director Harry Hartman — brings “Song of the Fireflies” to great heights, thanks to a trailblazing campaign that helped the film win the Special Award for World Premiere and Best Picture, among others, at the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) 2025…

AIA Philippines launches ‘Rethink Healthy,’ unveils study on Filipino well-being

AIA Philippines, formerly Philam Life and the domestic arm of AIA, recently launched “Rethink Healthy,” a health and wellness campaign that aims to change the way people view and approach health. It champions a holistic and sustainable approach to well-being, making healthy living among Filipinos more inclusive and accessible. A…

Rustan’s celebrates self-expression and girl power in latest edition of Beauty Source

Just in time for Women’s Month, Rustan’s Beauty Source painted the town in full colors with GRLPWR. Now on sixth year, the annual beauty festival has become a much-anticipated event by beauty enthusiasts. And this year is no exception. By FRANCHESCA L. TUAZON Stepping into the event at Rustan’s Shangri-La…

Patis Tesoro, the woman who made high-fashion Filipiniana pieces versatile and wearable

At 74, Maria Beatriz "Patis" Pamintuan Tesoro is still full of life and shows no signs of slowing down. In the 408-page tome Filipiniana is Forever, written by her daughter Nina Tesoro Poblador and various contributors, see the colorful tapestries that form the storied career of the grand dame of…

‘Use responsibly:’ Anna Mae Lamentillo on developing AI apps that touch human lives

This Filipino AI advocate adds a human touch to tech innovations that aim to preserve endangered languages, safeguard linguistic diversity and even reduce carbon footprint. Technology and culture intersect in Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo's work as founder of NightOwlGPT. The AI-powered platform helps preserve endangered languages and addresses the urgent…

BingoPlus bets on Filipino-themed entertainment

What started out as an innovative way to keep Filipinos entertained during the COVID-19 lockdowns has since grown into a game-changing enterprise — one that not only reinvented traditional Filipino betting games, but also elevated them into effective platforms for promoting responsible gaming and giving back to society. Whether it’s…

Ramon Villavicencio: Energizing a new generation of leaders

This visionary entrepreneur, best known for establishing independent oil company Flying V in 1994, is further building on his legacy by supporting numerous advocacies on education and sports — all as he trains a new generation of leaders for both his businesses and the nation. By Franchesca L. Tuazon Whether…

Shangri-La Plaza and Tesla team up to hold new EV model’s Philippine launch

The recently concluded exhibition at the Luxury Lane East Wing and Level 1 Main Wing showcased the Tesla New Model Y and Model 3. The Tesla New Model Y has been completely redesigned with an impressive range of enhanced features and sleek aesthetics. Following the launches in Singapore, Hong Kong,…