A group of creative-oriented professionals and thought leaders have formed the Philippine Branding Alliance for the Belt and Road (PBABR), dubbed ‘The Alliance’, which held its first Assembly at Makati City. The Alliance encompasses the broad field of branding, advertising, arts, design, music, culinary, and architecture; and aims to forge partnerships with China and the […]
EU-funded Project RELY gives 2 Palawan senior high schools EIM-solar tools, equipment
Two public senior high schools in Palawan received tools and equipment that can be used to teach solar electrification installation and maintenance from Project Renewable Energy for Livelihood and Youth (RELY), an endeavor funded by the European Union (EU). The Palawan National School (PNS) and the Roxas Comprehensive High School (RCHS) are the partner institutions […]
Wilcon Depot Wins International Recognition for Customer Excellence
One of the country’s most innovative home improvement and construction supply retailer Wilcon Depot has won the International Award for Excellence in Customer Service from the Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Association. FAPRA awards recognize companies, associations, and individuals for outstanding achievements in the retail industry in five categories – most innovative retail concept, best marketing […]
THIS RED BURGER IS GOOD FOR THE BODY, GOOD FOR THE SOUL
By REGINA G. POSADAS 0 Burger-loving biyaheros who like their airplane fare tasty and red-hot, rejoice! Air Asia and Santan, together with (RED), have just unveiled an exceptional in-flight meal that’s not only flavorful, filling, and needs no utensils, but also supports AIDS-fighting programs in the ASEAN region as well. Yes, the Inspi(RED) Burger is […]
Lazada Goes Big with its 9.9 Big Discovery Sale by Offering Bills Payment
Filipino consumers can look forward to discovering “deals for every side of you” through Lazada’s 9.9 Big Discovery Sale held on September 9, 2019 from midnight to 11.59pm. A wide product assortment of over 9 million deals up to 90% off, spanning local sellers, leading international brands and cross-border products will be available across Lazada’s […]
Valenzuela City gov’t receives 20 e-trikes, offers free P2P rides
The Valenzuela City government launched free P2P shuttle services from the Valenzuela Gateway Complex in Paso de Blas to TODA Terminals using electronic tricycles or e-trikes Friday.
400 million Facebook users’ phone numbers exposed in privacy lapse: reports
Phone numbers linked to more than 400 million Facebook accounts were listed online in the latest privacy lapse for the social media giant, US media reported Wednesday.
QCPD to increase police presence, reinforce anti-criminality ops this ‘ber’ months
The Quezon City Police District has intensified its anti-criminality operations in the city, especially in crime-prone areas as holiday season approaches.
PLDT, Smart host largest telecoms meet in APAC for 2019
Celebrated futurist and tech writer Nicklas Bergman leads the lineup of influential speakers and industry experts in this year’s Asian Carriers Conference (ACC) that will be held at the Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa in Cebu from September 3 to 6. Hosted by leading telecoms and digital services provider PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, the ACC […]
Classic Filipino Films You Should Watch
By KRISTOFER PURNELL The highest-grossing film of all time, when adjusted for inflation, isn’t Avengers: Endgame, it’s not even Avatar—it’s Gone with the Wind. The film also has one of the most memorable quotes ever, as said by Clark Gable’s Rhett Butler: “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.” If you asked the average […]
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF DANCE EXCELLENCE
By DOM GALEON Images by ROC VERDERA “For our 50th anniversary, we chose to go with a classic,” says Ballet Philippines president Kathleen Lior-Liechtenstein. And there is arguably no better or more classic piece for the ballet stage than Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, a fitting tribute to the beauty of the art that Ballet […]
Remembering Eddie Baddeo (A Tribute)
By Rey Robes Ilagan Eddie Baddeo, who made a name for himself with his couture creations, died the morning of Aug.16 at the Lung Center of the Philippines in Quezon City. The designer was diagnosed with stage 2 colorectal cancer back in June 2016. He also suffered from a hypothyroid condition. Revered as Philippine fashion’s […]
‘Rock star’ Gaggan hungry for new Bangkok venture after restaurant closure
By Agence France-Presse BANGKOK (AFP) -In a Nirvana T-shirt, self-styled “culinary rock star” Gaggan Anand expresses no regrets about killing his golden goose — a two-Michelin-starred Bangkok restaurant ranked among the best in the world. “Sudden things in life are not planned, like a hurricane, like a typhoon. It just comes, you deal with it,” […]
RedDoorz “opening doors for all kinds of travelers”
Traveling has become one of the most effective ways a person can de-stress. The past few years have seen a lot of people, especially millennial travelers, ticking off items on their bucket list related to visiting different attractions in different places. Luckily, with the emergence of affordable hotels like RedDoorz, people have one less thing […]
IKG Philippines Eyes Major Partnership With Major Telcos
Internet Keeper Global (IKG) Philippines, the local subsidiary of Hong Kong-based IKG Global, aims to establish partnerships with major Philippine telecoms companies in its bid to establish a major presence in the local market. “IKG Philippines wants to establish business relationships with leading telecom companies such as PLDT Inc, Globe Telecom, Converge and Eastern Telecom […]
THE MISSING DRESS
By John Legaspi International fashion designer Lesley Mobo aired his frustration over social media about a missing dress he’s been looking for for years. In a Facebook post, the London-based designer wrote, “What would you do if you… find your missing archive dress suddenly worn by a beauty queen and you’re not even aware of […]
The Beauty and Brut of Florence Duchêne
By Gene Gonzalez I got together with my wine collector friends, Jay Labrador and Arni Del Rosario, with the agenda of sampling two bottles from Jay. We were excited to try this boutique champagne that was produced from a four-hectare property of the said region in France, especially so because it was made by and […]
GIN AS YOU LIKE IT
By Kristofer Purnell David Bromige and Andreas Versteegh had been in the alcohol business for years, and their friend Martin Miller was not. Martin was an accomplished writer, having published a book on antiques in the early ‘90s. With the amount of money he had—and a third unsuccessful marriage—Martin decided to “blow it and have […]
The Inner Workings of a Gen Zer’s Mind
By KERRY TINGA A wave of new ideas and ideals has entered the workforce as the oldest post-Millennials, or Gen Zers, are poised to disrupt failing systems and save the world. That is what the highly optimistic op-eds on Gen Z would like you to think. What the writers of those op-eds so desperately want to believe themselves. The former vanguards […]
Experiencing The Luxurious Amber Sunrise
By REY R. ILAGAN Brimming in vibrant tones of orange from tangerine to apricot scattered throughout table settings plush with tulips, Ecuadorian roses, and orchids, Huawei, for its new colorway launch, transformed the masculine old-world charm interiors of Wolfgang Steakhouse into a fashionable fantasy garden fit for an evening of exquisite dining.. And the aesthetically […]