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An ode to joy

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra takes on Beethoven At a Glance Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend. — Ludwig van Beethoven KEEPING CLASSICAL MUSIC ALIVE Members of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) posing in front of the Cultural …

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Charity gala trains spotlight on support group for young women

From left: Ambassador of France to the Philippines Marie Fontanel, esteemed actor Cesar Montano, acclaimed French actress Emmanuelle Beart, Film Development Council of the Philippines Chairperson Tirso Cruz III, and SM Supermalls’ President Steven Tan  Members of the Philippine and French business community, diplomatic corps, arts, culture, media, and civil …

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TOFA recipient champions Filipino artisans

Maria Victoria Santos Mejia (center) poses with her kids (from left) Gerard, Gabrielle, Gregory, and George  If you’re a Filipina recognized by an award-giving body at the same ceremony as luminaries Jessica Soho and Leni Robredo are, then no doubt you’re one empowered woman making a difference. Maria Victoria Santos …

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Elevating PH as global hub for health and wellness

A premier event promoting the Philippines as a global health and wellness destination is set to return on January 26 to 28, 2024, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Dubbed Health & Wellness Conference and Expo (Confex) 2024, this three-day gathering brings together stakeholders from the multi-trillion-dollar health …

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PH bags four major travel awards

THE Philippines bagged four major awards at the World Travel Awards 2023 held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on December 1 (Dubai Time). For the first time, the Philippines received the Global Tourism Resilience Award for demonstrating “global leadership, pioneering vision and innovation to overcome critical challenges and adversity.” Department …

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Wellness made more accessible in new mWell feature

When mWell launched in October 2022, it paved the way for the country’s first fully-integrated health app. Since then, it has gone beyond providing an affordable telemedicine services for patients, giving a full suite clinic management system designed by doctors for doctors, and offering accessible health wearables, among others. But …

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A shoutout to the years that were

From left: The author with Manila Standard Life editor Nickie Wang and ‘Job Well Done’ columnist Joba Botana in La Union’s picturesque Tangadan Falls  “Nasaan ang column mo?” came the message from dear friend-editor Nickie Wang one Monday morning two years ago. I remember being confused after reading his message …

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