Levi’s denim has been beloved by stars across pop culture from rock icon Kurt Cobain and supermodel Cindy Crawford to today’s K-pop sensation New Jeans. Levi’s jeans and trucker jackets have street cred only seconded by a literally and figuratively hot all-leather jacket — but can denim actually be lightweight …
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Philippines sending father of two to international dance competition
MANILA, Philippines — Dhztine Bernardino was crowned the second-ever winner of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippine Finals and will represent the country at the World Finals in Frankfurt, Germany this November. Bernardino, who goes by JXYB onstage, was the crowd favorite of 16 competitors — eight from qualifiers, …
Read More »More memories made at ‘Nostalgia’ exhibit
On July 19 at Fashion Interiors by Paul Cornilessen in Makati City, the duo exhibition entitled “Nostalgia: Trip Down the Memory Lane” by Artists Ayen Quias and Noel Nicolas, curated by Michelle Villamor, was opened by esteemed guests of honor Robert Yupangco, Roberto Alvarez, Dr. Fritzie Noche, Shilpa Tolani, Marisol …
Read More »Fashionista and Tablescaping Queen mounts ‘shopping for a cause’
In the wake of Typhoon Egay's devastating impact on Bustos, Bulacan, celebrity chemist, fashion plate, and expert tablescaping artist Pinky Tobiano took the lead in an inspiring initiative to support the families direly affected by the flooding. Erik Santos, Manalo and Juancho Robles Miss International Roberta Tamondong and Malou Martinez …
Read More »Moderna says updated Covid vaccine fares well against new variant
WASHINGTON, United States — Moderna said Wednesday its updated fall Covid booster, which is pending approval from the Food and Drug Administration, performed well against the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant. Human trial data showed the shot produced an 8.7-fold increase in neutralizing antibodies against the variant, also known as Pirola, …
Read More »Cancer surging among under-50s worldwide, study says
PARIS, France — The number of people under 50 diagnosed with cancer has surged worldwide in the last three decades but it is not fully clear why, a study said on Wednesday. Cases of cancer among people aged 14 to 49 rose by nearly 80%, from 1.82 million to 3.26 …
Read More »James Reid, ex Nadine Lustre ‘twinning’ in gray Gucci; Issa Pressman also at store opening
MANILA, Philippines — What would you do if you and your current girlfriend bump into your ex at a party? For couple James Reid and Issa Pressman and James’ ex-girlfriend Nadine Lustre, it seemed to be not a big deal at all – James and Nadine even wore matching gray …
Read More »This Shack takes the stage at Araneta City
From boxing matches and basketball games to beauty pageants and concerts, there’s no doubt that the Smart Araneta Coliseum or the “Big Dome” was — and still is — one of the country’s iconic and premier event places. And so, it’s not surprising why international modern roadside burger stand Shake …
Read More »Afternoon tea, truffles and memories at the Peninsula Hong Kong
MILLIE: After three and a half years of the pandemic, it was time to revisit Hong Kong, one of my favorite destinations. My primary reason was to see a dear friend, Nancy Tso, whom I have known for 54 years. We first met when we were students in Lausanne, Switzerland, …
Read More »How to make FB, IG, TikTok beneficial for mental health: Doctor shares tips
CAINTA, Philippines — These days, when social media reigns supreme and almost nobody (sigh!) can live without a cell phone in hand, most people get affirmation that they are OK, they are likable, from where else but Facebook (FB), Instagram (IG) and, now, even TikTok. They feel happy when they …
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