Lifestyle & Features

By Bree Fowler / The Associated Press New York—Online fraud spikes during the holiday shopping season, as people searching for the perfect gifts take to cyberspace and head to traditional stores armed with their smartphones. 

By Jesse J. Holland / The Associated Press Neil Gaiman is one of the world’s beloved writers and could probably work on any project he wants. And what he wanted to do is go back to his roots in the comic-book world.

By Leanne Italie / The Associated Press New York—Taking on a cat is one thing; “catifying” your home to rise to true Cat Person status is another.

Stylist travelers pay attention to detail and consider everything, including what to wear to the airport and what will be the “outfit of the day” at each destination.

The most wonderful time of the year is near, and it’s sure to be filled with glad tidings and gift-giving. For this occasion, Eastwood Rich­monde Hotel’s The Lounge presents sweet Christmas treats, baked with love, from our kitchen to you and your loved ones.

Many young Filipinos today, particularly in Manila, associate the late President Elpidio R. Quirino with the grandstand on the far end of Rizal Park or the avenue stretching from Santa Mesa to Malate. Their parents or grandparents, for their part, may remember his six-year administration as marked by postwar reconstruction and unrest in the countryside, among other things. Few outside …

By Leanne Italie  / The Associated Press  New York—Some lit up, others were pretty—and patriotic—in pink, and still more burst forth like fireworks. 

A 14-year-old company first known as the publisher of graphic novels and of author Bob Ong’s popular books beat highly regarded Anvil Publishing Inc. and several university-based presses to win the top prize at the 34th National Book Awards, which honors books published in 2014. 

Story and photos  by Kristi Eaton / The Associated Press Phnom Penh, Cambodia—Bigger. Taller. Fancier. 

As Eastwood Richmonde Hotel celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, guests are invited to “Take 5” and enjoy fabulous rates and freebies!