MANILA, Philippines — This International Women's Day, AS Watson, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer, proudly announces that it’s the first health and beauty retailer to be a signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles. This global movement under UN Women (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the …
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Korean glass skin by celebrity Korean doctor suitable even for acne-prone
MANILA, Philippines — “Who doesn’t want to have glass skin? I also want to have glass skin!” Such was how Korean doctor Young Cho reacted when asked to describe Korean glass skin. Specifically, he described “glass skin” as “clean” in texture, small in pores, and brighter in skin tone. More …
Read More »Recipe: All-Purpose Vinegar Cleaner for eco-friendly cleaning
CAINTA, Philippines — In the quest for a spotless home, the choice of cleaning products isn't just about cleanliness — it's about helping your well-being, too. Conventional cleaners often pack a punch of harsh chemicals that can jeopardize respiratory health and overall wellness. Crafted from natural ingredients, eco-friendly cleaning products …
Read More »Home cleaning, organizing: 5 eco-friendly tips
MANILA, Philippines — Harsh chemicals and synthetic cleaners once dominated the market when it comes to washing, cleaning and keeping the house spic and span. Nobody fussed over whether it was harmful for the environment or not—this, despite knowing that every scrub left a carbon imprint on the planet. Today, …
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Excuse me, what song are you listening to?” begins a TikTok by model Jake Fleming with lambskin headphones over his ears. He responds, “Oh, it’s a purse.” Then proceeds to empty it out onto the streets of New York in a video that has over 6 million views on TikTok …
Read More »In Alabang, a hair care-focused salon
The salon industry was one of the hardest hit by lockdown regulations. When architect Nico Bacani’s go-to salon was about to be shut down, he and his wife, Luminisce’s Dr. Kaycee Reyes, couldn’t bear displacing the talented hairstylists and manicurists without a space to work on their craft. Thus, Lithe …
Read More »4th Impact deletes GoFundMe page for dog donations after heavy backlash
MANILA, Philippines — After receiving heavy criticisms online, girl group 4th Impact has deleted their GoFundMe page asking for donations for their 200 dogs. “Fundraiser not found," the page read. "Please check the URL and try again or alternatively, you can browse fundraisers currently receiving the most donations worldwide below,” …
Read More »Recipe: Pickle Mustard Hotdog Dressing
MANILA, Philippines — Hotdog is undeniably a favorite for many as it is easy to prepare and goes well with both rice and bread. Its taste can be elevated with sauces and dips. While catsup or the combination of catsup and mayonnaise are favorite sauces or dips, it's about time …
Read More »3 Philippine restaurants enter 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific list
MANILA, Philippines — Two Philippine restaurants improved their rankings on the online guidebook 50 Top Pizza's list in the Asia-Pacific Region, while a third restaurant reentered the annual index. Makati-based Crosta Pizzeria rose from No. 10 to No. 2, just behind Japan's The Pizza Bar On 38th, after jumping from …
Read More »Dominic Roque? Daniel Padilla? Billboard by ‘D’ asking not to break up goes viral
MANILA, Philippines — A billboard along C5 bearing a message from an individual asking their significant other not to break up with them has gone viral, with several Filipinos speculating a celebrity might have been behind it. The billboard situated above Intrepid Plaza in Quezon City, meaning it can be …
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