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“I am Patient 358:” A COVID-19 survivor’s story

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ As of March 29, 2020, the Philippines has recorded a total of 1,418 COVID-19 cases, with 71 fatalities and 42 recoveries. This young man's inspiring journey gives a face to such statistics. On March 29, Rogelio Bueno Jr. took to Facebook to tell his story –…

From Katinko “bunny suits” into PPE sets for country’s frontline healthcare workers

By Hermes Joy Tunac Photos from Melissa Yeung Yap "I'm helping superheroes get costumes," says Katinko CEO Melissa Yeung Yap to his son Yevin, when the he asked what she has been up to. True enough, when the lady boss found out that their Katinko factory's "bunny suits" can be…

Making a difference through social media amidst COVID-19 threat

By Hermes Joy Tunac While certain famous people have faltered during these trying times with their misguided and inappropriate tweets, posts and Instagram stories, these local celebrity influencers have not only lent their star power to shine a spotlight on what could be the biggest threat the world now faces…

The Auhana: Boracay’s rising star

By Jose Paolo Dela Cruz With more than 500 rooms fronting a 330-meter beach—the longest beachfront on the island – it’s no wonder that The Auhana, a sprawling seven-hectare homegrown resort in Boracay, has drawn attention, not just to itself but to Station 3 as a whole. And less than…

Millennial vs. ‘Boomer’: A firsthand account of the Taal Volcano eruption

Photos and Text By Maica Frances Maglipon January 12, 2020: It was a typical Sunday morning. The family decided to take an out-of-town trip for some late lunch— and Tagaytay, the ever-reliable escape from the metro, was it. The ride was unremarkable; the weather, clear and blue, slightly chilly even, prompting me to…

After 40 years, U2 plants The Joshua Tree in Manila

by JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Excitement (bordering on panic) started to set in as the queues remained long and winding outside the Philippine Arena at 7:45 p.m of Dec. 11 – and understandably so. It was just a few minutes before U2’s one-night only show for The Joshua Tree…

What you should look for in health insurance

We live in a time where we want to do more: achieve more, explore more, and experience more. But as we live our life to the fullest, we should always keep our health and wellness in mind. After all, how can we do more if we aren’t healthy enough? …

Traveloka makes Filipinos enjoy worry-free online hotel bookings

Here to assist and help overcome the challenges of booking legitimate hotel rooms online, Traveloka, an online booking platform, introduces its newest marketing campaign—Tita T, an embodiment of everyone’s favorite and most knowledgeable member of the Filipino family. After all, who doesn’t have a tita or two that they always turn to…

Tanduay Rum Fest is happening soon in Bacolod!

Kicking off the activities for the first-ever Tanduay Rum Festival in Bacolod are exciting culinary and mixology contests! Mixology experts such as Victoria Beckley, Benedict John Uy, Nico Millanes, Don Angelo Colmenares and Sammy Nuarbe will judge the contests of the said festival. Beckley is the events director of the…

Beauty inspired by health

Ruby Federizo, LineaOrganica's chief operating officer, has always been a dedicated businesswoman. Despite a pressing health problem that has left her most of the time weak, she still manages to look presentable every day, as she attends to the demands of her business. But it isn't easy. In the modern…