Lifestyle & Features

Last Tuesday, celebrat­ed Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa wrapped up his trip to the Philippines by receiving an honorary doctorate in liter­ature from De La Salle Uni­versity (DLSU) in a short, but solemn ceremony attended by officials, teachers and stu­dents of the school; diplomats, members of the Spanish and Spanish-speaking community in Manila; and writers, including myself.

Mister Potato, Malaysia’s top potato-snack brand, launched in the Philippines last Friday a breakthrough product that dares to be different from the usual munchies available in the market today.

Cakes are the best sweet treats that satisfy not just your cravings, but also your family’s. Their eye-catching colors and exquisite flavors can make family bondings and simple gatherings with friends special, especially those confections come from Red Ribbon, one of the most loved bakeshop chains in the Philippines.

The Gillette digital battles with funny YouTuber Wil Dasovich came to life and gave guys a chance to put their precision moves to the test in an event hosted by Joyce Pring and held at the Eastwood Mall Atrium on November 6.

Imagine waking up to a beautiful, sunny day. It’s perfect for a run. You take a quick shower, put on your running clothes and shoes, tie your shoelaces, and leave home.

The Czech, Hungarian and Pol­ish ambassadors to the Philip­pines jointly held a half-day-long, tourism-oriented event in Makati City on October 28 that not only promoted the top tourist desti­nations in countries that form the Central European region, but also highlighted the growing popularity of these destinations with Filipino tourists.

Everyone has seen the pumpkins, the bats and fangs. Everyone has seen little girls and boys lining up to buy costumes of their favorite characters. Make no mistake: Halloween has arrived. 

The Pokémon Co., the creator of one of the most popular entertainment properties in the world; Niantic Inc., innovative developer and publisher of “real-world games;” and Globe Telecom, the Philippines’ leading mobile brand, officially announced last Friday a partnership that’s expected to enhance gamers’ experience of the wildly popular mobile game. 

Carousell, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing mobile classifieds apps, was launched in the Philippines recently with a thought-provoking discussion on preloved items going mobile in Asia-Pacific countries. 

Ever wanted to take your Apple device to the great outdoors, but can’t, lest you risk it being broken? Or to the beach, but didn’t want to be bothered by plastic pouches or bulky dry bags? With the award-winning cases from global brand Catalyst now available at Power Mac Center, you can go on whatever adventure you want without worrying …