MANILA, Philippines — Spanish brands Women’secret and Springfield recently held back-to-back summer fashion shows in Manila headlined by multiracial and differently-bodied models. In celebration of womanhood, Women’secret, which prides itself as being “crafted by women, for women,” sent even a plus-size model down the runway, wearing a swimsuit. For summer …
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Kathryn Bernardo joins Alden Richards as new Century Tuna ‘Superbod’
MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya star Kathryn Bernardo joined Kapuso star Alden Richards as the ambassador of Century Tuna Superbods 2024. Flaunting her well-toned physique, Kathryn is ecstatic to be part of the Century Tuna Superbods campaign, which is a dream that has become a reality since her teenage years, according …
Read More »Kim Chiu sports short hair for birthday photoshoot
HONG KONG — Host-actress Kim Chiu commemorated her 34th birthday by having a photoshoot where she rocked a different hairstyle. In a series of monochrome pictures on social media, Kim sported a pixie cut and wore mostly black leather clothes as she posed for photographer Mark Dookie Ducay and creative …
Read More »‘Sulit na sulit’ Boys Like Girls Spring Tour 2024 at Araneta Coliseum
Last Saturday, April 20, American rock band Boys Like Girls kicked off their 2024 Spring tour — and they did so at the Araneta Coliseum, right in the heart of Metro Manila. The show began with a hits-filled set from the opening act, We The Kings, who returned to Manila …
Read More »An authentic take on Thai street food
As I stroll through the vibrant maze of shops and eateries in the Land of Smiles, a perpetual smile resides in my heart. I am in awe and appreciation for the enticing and authentic Thai dishes that grace every corner. This abundance of street food choices has become the epitome …
Read More »GCash’s new feature shows carbon reduced by doing digital transactions
for GCash MANILA, Philippines — Finance app and cashless ecosystem GCash has announced its newest update, Green Transaction Alerts, which allows users to see the grams of carbon they reduced by digitally sending money and doing bank transfers. GCash’s newest feature is the latest innovation to underscore the fintech giant’s …
Read More »Fil-Am Rob Schneider working on Shroud of Turin film
HONG KONG — Filipino-American comedian Rob Schneider has been working on a movie project about the Shroud of Turin and is hoping to start production this year. Schneider sat down for an interview with Jacqueline Burkepile of ChurchPOP to talk about his recent conversion to the Catholic faith and how …
Read More »How to identify good vs bad loans
MANILA, Philippines — Loans: sums of money borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest after a certain period or time. What you do with loans, once you take them, depends on you, but when you use them properly, they can be a powerful financial tool that can help …
Read More »Disney, Starbucks celebrate warmth of friendships with new summer collaboration
MANILA, Philippines — Following a successful collaboration collection last year, Disney and Starbucks launched a new collection featuring Disney fan-favorites Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and more. The new limited-edition merchandise lineup includes colorful drinkware and lifestyle accessories inspired by the enduring bonds of friendship shared by fan-favorite Disney characters such …
Read More »Cool eyewear for the hot summer
The heat is on, so this summer, we focus our eyes on protection from the glaring sun. Two brands come to mind: Tom Ford and Max Mara. Tom Ford is a provocative brand combining modernity and glamour since its launch in 2005. At the same time, it is influenced by …
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