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MANILA, Philippines — Book author Ian Christopher Alfonso launched the first printed copies of his book, "A History of the Sarangani Islands: 1521-1921," at the recent Philippine Book Festival in Davao City. A recipient of the 2023 National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) publication grant and the 2022 …

for Profriends MANILA, Philippines — The fast-paced lifestyle of Metro Manila can be exhilarating, but it often comes with its share of challenges, from pollution to traffic to limited green spaces. As the world gradually emerges from the pandemic, more and more Filipinos have started to prioritize a healthier and …

MANILA, Philippines — Celebrity couple Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli culminated the August Buwan ng Wika yesterday and ushered in the September fashion month by modeling pieces from the new fall-winter 2023 collection of international fashion brand Uniqlo. The catwalk show was held at the brand’s installation in SM Aura …

for Dove MANILA, Philippines — There is real science behind haircare. By knowing and understanding this can real women achieve their best and healthiest hair yet. This was the key takeaway of Filipinas who attended the recent Dove Care Labs held at Whitespace in Makati City. At this one-of-a-kind event, …

MANILA, Philippines — Former beauty queen and now host-actress Rabiya Mateo is feeling blessed after reflecting on her first car and the permanent home she bought for her family in Iloilo. Rabiya posted on her Instagram account two photos of her in a black dress standing beside the red MG …

Masculinity is in crisis, or so our charismatic but slightly problematic titos and emotionally stunted fathers believe. They blame it on the decline of traditional values. According to them, men are disillusioned because we are no longer allowed to be aggressive, destructive, and socially dominating towards other genders — traits …

As someone who constantly daydreams about her happily ever after, I’m almost always waiting for the moment my real-life rom-com would begin. But the moment he walked into the party, Taylor Swift’s I Knew You Were Trouble played in my head. I’m not sure what it was that made him …

365 days in, ‘Vogue Philippines’ has not only rejuvenated print publishing but also amplified our collective Filipino creative voice. Vogue was too big a title when it entered the Philippine market last year. And that was where it drew its strength. “We imagined our magazine would be a collectible as …

In a harmonious convergence of style and motion, Lacoste presented its Tracksuit Fall/Winter 2023 Collection as a testament to unparalleled French elegance. This season, the spotlight is firmly fixed on the tracksuit—a uniform of elegance that ignites the spirit of motion, accompanying its wearer on every venture. This season, Lacoste’s …

Global apparel retailer Uniqlo announced the coming launch of the Roger Federer collection by JW Anderson, a collaborative line between the fashion line and the tennis legend. The design incorporates Federer's classic style with JW Anderson's modern and vibrant interpretation of sports and performance wear. It is also tailored for …