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The new school year is in full swing, and SM Cyberzone is making sure students are fully equipped with the latest back-to-school essentials with a promotion running until July 16. During this period, students can check out a wide range of productivity-boosting tech at participating SM Malls nationwide, thanks to …

From seafood steals at Lung Hin to Silk Road feasts at Cucina, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila celebrates its 11th year with limited-time culinary offers, cocktail exclusives, and sweet throwbacks Vu’s 11th hour special At 11 years old, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila isn’t settling into middle age quietly. Instead, it’s throwing …

When was the last time you had your blood sugar and blood pressure checked?  If you’re a smoker, a drinker, are overweight, have a family history and a stressful job, it’s about time you dusted off your glucometer and sphygmomanometer. Because, if left unchecked, uncontrolled glucose level and high blood …

Called the ‘blue zone’ project, Arden Botanical Estate promotes longer, healthier lives through natural landscapes and mindful planning  With tree-lined roads, flower tunnels, and forested trails spread across gently sloping terrain, Megaworld’s Arden Botanical Village is shaping up to be an upscale development, a residential concept built around the idea …

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, CDO Foodsphere, Inc. welcomed media stakeholders to its Malvar, Batangas manufacturing plant for a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the company’s legacy and future. The event, aptly titled “Welcome to our Home,” offered guests an immersive journey into the heart of one of the Philippines’ …

Bistro Aurora greets guests with refined interiors and Asian flavors that earned it a Tatler 2024 nod  Just when we thought Ortigas couldn’t get any busier, The Podium’s sixth floor quietly transformed into a culinary cluster called Podium Social. It’s the metro’s newest dining spot that offers variety, atmosphere, and …

From sweet baked treats to jelly sandwiches, here are baon ideas for back-to-school kids and return-to-office moms and guardians. (Release)  MANILA, Philippines — Back-to-school baon ideas can be challenging, especially when moms or guardians try to introduce a variety of flavors so their kids and wards would be enticed to …

The inaugural Famas Prestige Awards, held at The Manila Hotel’s Fiesta Pavilion, was a resounding success, celebrating outstanding achievements across various sectors. Organized by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (Famas), the ceremony honored individuals and organizations for their contributions to governance, public service, education, heritage, art, culture, …

From left: Hosts Kira Bandiola and Miles, Grand Winner, Best Craftsmanship, and Fan-Favorite awardee Johan Digal as Navia, project head Jaed Rodriguez, and assistant project head Carlos Gallego  Filipino comic artists, illustrators, and cosplayers gathered at the DrawINK Convention 2025 to celebrate kawaii culture and diverse artistic expression, organizers said. …

Earl Christian Lantin and Sherlyn Tarroquin emerged as the male and female victors in Catwalk Philippines 2025 modeling competition. Earl Christian Lantin and Sherlyn Tarroquin, male and female winners of Catwalk Philippines 2025 modeling competition. PHOTO FROM CATWALK PH  The duo nailed and slayed the swimwear and resort wear, luxe …