Leisures

Only a few days ago, I had the pleasure of going out of town for the first time since April. My host, Ambassador Jose Maria “Joemari” Carino, the Director General and Chair Alternate of the Technical Cooperation Council of the Philippines (Philippine Aid Agency), brought me to Paete, Laguna where …

Winter Look and Feel – copyright – Fairmont Le Montreux Palace The healthy reminder “Eat your greens” has become more relevant today amid the worldwide COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic is teaching us that listening to our bodies is an important step to know if we feel well, sick, or in …

The relevance of art has been questioned time and again, especially amid a pandemic. Yet for many, the act of creating works of art has become a sanctuary for the artists and an avenue to help others in these uncertain times. The local art community has been taking an active …

Cocktails are a tasty way to sit back and enjoy life’s pleasures. A good cocktail drink is made on the back of a worthwhile base. Something like a good gin — one that’s solid enough to stand on its own. Something like Beefeater Gin’s new Beefeater Pink, a delicate, refreshing, …

Lady boss Pinky Tobiano has always been grateful of God’s blessings. The entrepreneur and proud mother of two took it upon herself to give back to the needy in every way she can. Along with showbiz and non-showbiz friends, Tobiano led the Care and Share Program, a relief effort to …

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, wraps up the year-end sales season and marks its fifth birthday by launching its annual 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. “This year’s 12.12 Big Christmas Sale has added significance as we celebrate our fifth birthday and come together with our brand …

Pentagon’s leader and main vocalist was forced to postpone his mandatory military service, which was supposed to start on 3 December, after being exposed to a COVID-positive person K-Pop group Pentagon’s leader and main vocalist Hui was forced to postpone his mandatory military service, which was supposed to start on …

Fashion isn’t just what meets the eye. It is also a continuous battle between creativity and the test of time. Whether pieces are designed for different seasons or as a result of an incident or event worldwide, fashion will always find a way to stay relevant. With the Louis Vuitton …

Christmas is for children. They’re the most excited over the Christmas lights that adorn houses, the lanterns hanging on posts, and the fireworks display that caps the year and marks the start of a new one. PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF TOY KINGDOM Stay fit and fab with this Samsung galaxy smart …

Designers Holiday Bazaar set up in al fresco fashion walk at Greenbelt 5. Given the challenging circumstances of today, any kind of purchase this holiday season should be rooted from impactful causes. Upholding this thought, Designer’s Holiday Bazaar (DHB) conducts contactless shopping experience until 24 December where 20 percent of …