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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 …

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 …

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 …

Cheerful Feta and Watermelon Salad. (Photo release)  MANILA, Philippines — Many moons ago when I was working full-time as editor of Flavors Magazine, I attended cooking classes regularly. One of the classes I attended at The Maya Kitchen paid homage to the late restaurateur Larry J. Cruz, founder of the LJC …

The long way home Rodel H. Concha  The old way of doing things has become the new must-try thing. Like “slow food” that comes from heritage recipes. Or a dress made-to-order, not ready-to-wear. Or furniture that’s custom-made for a space. The currency to pay for that is time, and a …

Furniture designer Ito Kish with his works. MANILA, Philippines — Notable furniture designer Ito Kish said this year, people are free to let loose and enjoy the holidays in their own spaces with no rules on how these would look like. Ito sat down with Philstar.com to share his thoughts on furniture …

Contemporary artist Klaris  Four years in the making, Where is Maria? transforms the folklore figure of the white lady from an enigmatic ghost to a resin art collectible dressed in bold colors and hypebeast fashion named Maria. Contemporary artist Klaris uncovers the obscurity of the “off white lady” in her …

Honorary Consulate General of Romania Consul Sergio R. Ortiz-Luis Jr., DFA Usec. for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs Jesus Domingo, Embassy of Romania Ambassador H.E. Răduţa Dana Matache, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown, and Romania Honorary Consul in Cebu Grand T. Benedicto  The celebration …

The brand is taking an active step in encouraging the public to have an active and healthy lifestyle through the Watsons Fit Fest. (Philstar.com / Jan Milo Severo)  MANILA, Philippines — Watsons kicked off its first Watsons Fit Fest last October 13 at The Podium in Ortigas. The brand is …

How the Cultural Center of the Philippines is using these new mediums to breathe life into old traditions At a Glance Last September 2023, CCP experienced firsthand the potential of our Animation, Comics, and Game Development grantees that they are able to create content that is world-class and can win …