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Embodied by Jewelmer’s muse Solenn Heussaff, who exudes elegance and confidence as she wears the Rencontre necklace, the ‘‘She is Jewelmer’’ film is a tribute to the modern woman’s radiant strength and effortless elegance. The Rencontre earrings are a luminous pairing that captures beauty in every turning point. (STAR / …

Waking up to the view of Plantation Bay’s lagoon makes a dip an absolute necessity Manny Gonzalez and the story of Plantation Bay Plantation Bay, A Real Resort with a Real Spa, is a 12-hectare sanctuary of saltwater lagoons and tropical gardens in Mactan. But more than its physical beauty, …

Two of these novels are the new installments of a series, while the third is a searing and brilliant social comedy, the newest chapter of Baxter’s bright literary career. Happy New Year, and happier hours of reading. “Guide Me Home” by Attica Locke A Highway 59 novel, this latest from …

Vision boards become meaningful when intention is paired with consistent effort and follow-through.  Since I was a kid, I saw every new year arriving with quiet hope and loud promises. I listed goals and prayers and imagined better versions of myself. Vision boards have long been part of my ritual—physical …

“I’ve given myself possibly an illness for the rest of my life that does not surpass the whistles or the compliments,” says Dale Bozzio of Missing Persons. Dale Bozzio, the singer and songwriter from the band Missing Persons, talks about how her breast implants have become a nightmare she never …

Last call for the landline. The wired communication world will soon be no more It’s an ordinary, old black pay phone, its push buttons faded by decades of fingers pressing the numbers. But I like to call it the world’s most beautiful pay phone, thanks to its front-row view of …

Wellness experts emphasize sustainable habits over quick fixes as priorities shift in the new year  As we enter a new year, advice on wellness goals and health routines arrives in waves, often filled with trends and quick fixes. The volume can feel overwhelming, making it harder to focus on habits …

Aerial view of the Christ the Redeemer statue and fireworks launched from Copacabana beach during the New Year’s celebration in Rio de Janeiro on January 1, 2025. (AFP / Mauro Pimentel)  RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Rio de Janeiro has been awarded the Guinness world record for the largest-ever New …

With Michelin now in the Philippines, 2026 opens with fresh questions, rising ambition, and a renewed focus on what Filipino dining can become MODEST PLATES The facade of Morning Sun Eatery in Quezon City, a no-frills spot serving Ilocano comfort food that gained national attention after its Michelin Bib Gourmand …

That Pinterest-perfect home might not age well — especially if arthritis or mobility issues are part of your future. If you’re an aging homeowner, you might want to consider getting rid of these trendy home decor trends in 2026. (Photo via Getty Images) Trendy isn’t always timeless when it comes …