Lifestyle

Plantation Bay Cebu (Philstar.com / Jan Milo Severo)  MANILA, Philippines — Summer usually sees a lot of families traveling to their favorite destinations. Filipinos, known for having large extended families, often consider this season a perfect time to bond. While many resorts offer topnotch facilities, it is a bonus if …

A Maya Black takeover transforms the Makati bar into an absinthe-green playground of inventive cocktails, nostalgic music, and indulgent bar food GREEN FEVER GLOW The interiors of Problem Child are transformed with eerie absinthe-green lights and immersive visuals during its collaboration (Photo: Keso) I had long heard of Problem Child …

The fashion brand’s collection is inspired by the muted earth tones and calm landscapes of Sydney’s Blue Mountains As temperatures climb and summer dressing turns increasingly practical, local fashion label Yong Studio is leaning into softness, movement, and ease with its latest collection, NIRVANA — Summer 2026. Drawn from the …

Creatives, travelers, and local entrepreneurs gather at Loka Siargao as Isla Morena turns Cloud 9 Beach into a summer market celebrating island culture and community There’s something about Siargao that feels like a deep exhale. For me, it’s a destination that feels like a home away from home. It’s the …

Pizza Hut rolls out a flower-shaped stuffed crust pizza alongside family meal bundles (Photo: Pizza Hut) Flowers are expected on Mother’s Day. Pizza, less so. Pizza Hut is combining the two with its new Flower Stuffed Crust Pizza, a limited-time release shaped with petal-like cheese-filled crusts for the Mother’s Day …

A doctor listed down some recommendations how to address skin conditions where the sun is involved (Canva)  MANILA, Philippines — The rising temperatures of the summer months make it even more crucial to look after one’s skin. Wariness over sunburns will be present, but one mustn’t get complacent and disregard …

The Malacañang Palace Presidential Menu at the ASEAN Summit 2026 (Courtesy: Kate Dychangco-Anzani) LAPU-LAPU CITY — Curious what lunch was like for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) prime ministers, presidents, and delegates at the 48th ASEAN Summit on Friday at the Mactan Expo, Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City? …

A journey through Kowloon City, Central, and beyond reveals a dining experience that captures time-honored traditions, bold creativity, and world-class flavors PERFECT VIEW Hong Kong skyline (Photo: Asia’s 50 Best) Hong Kong has always been one of those cities I return with an appetite. Yes, there is the shopping, the …

As Near Creative continues to scale, Roxi remains focused on the long game. Guided by the entrepreneurial spirit of her grandfather and the daily joy of her children, she is proving that for the modern Filipina, the best roles are the ones we define for ourselves.  MANILA, Philippines — Near …

Ube takes center stage as Boram Um points to Filipino flavors as possible additions to the global café menu Filipino flavors are often treated as familiar comforts, the kind people expect in desserts or snacks they grew up with. But for Boram Um, they can be part of coffee’s next …