Lifestyle & Features

Art Cube proudly presents “The Anthropometric Man”, the 11th solo exhibition of acclaimed multimedia artist Carlo Tanseco, opening on October 4, 2025 in Makati City. This highly anticipated exhibition unveils a bold new series that continues Tanseco’s ever-evolving exploration of form, design, and human expression. In “The Anthropometric Man”, Tanseco draws from anthropometry—the scientific study of human body measurements, proportions, …

If people can’t go to the Philippines during the holidays, we will bring the Pasko spirit to them,” says Fernando “Nanding” Mendez , President and CEO of Fiesta in America. Mendez urges guests to mark their calendars for Pasko in America on  December 6, 2025 at American Dream. The one-day event, now on its third year, serves as a perfect …

DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, recently announced a landmark partnership with Philippine First Insurance Co. Inc. (PhilFirst), the country’s first domestic insurance company. Together, they have introduced the Philippines’ first-ever surety bond program for online gaming players – setting a new benchmark in player protection. The program takes effect immediately. For …

Bea Alonzo and Andrea Brillantes are the new faces that lead the country’s premier online leisure experience. With NUSTAR Online, the Philippines’ premier luxury online entertainment platform, the sophistication of Cebu’s most iconic integrated resort expands into a digital experience that is indulgent, secure, and accessible to every Filipino. From its sleek interface to curated game offerings, NUSTAR Online is …

The World Travel Expo (WTE) is back and bigger than ever with not just one but two major events on its 9th year: October 17–19, 2025, at SPACE, One Ayala, Makati City, and November 14–16, 2025, at Manila Bay. At the media launch on September 24 at SPACE, One Ayala, event organizer Miles Caballero said, “I feel nothing but gratitude.”      “You …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero A nostalgic parade of vintage San Miguel Beer TV commercials brought us back to the 1970s and 80s as San Miguel Pale Pilsen celebrated its 135-year history and heritage as captured in limited-edition Balik Tanaw can. We remembered our friends in advertising, who produced those commercials, and the actors, among them Fernando Poe, Jr and Bert Marcelo, who …

What a weekend it was at American Dream! The 28th Fiesta in America 2025 last August 16 & 17, 2025 brought together over 10,000 attendees across two unforgettable days.  From Vina Morales’ powerhouse performance to Bessie Besana’s fashion showcase and dozens of cultural dances, the Northeast’s largest indoor Filipino event proved once again that our heritage and our businesses shine …

The COVID-19 pandemic has thankfully ended. There is a great sigh of relief but for a good number of COVID-19 survivors, the “remnants“ of COVID-19  continue to lurk as their bodies betray them after contracting COVID-19 , like  gasping for breath after a minor exertion, even after laughing.  The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted millions of people around the world. …

Tonik, the Philippines’ first digital-only bank, has expanded its Shop Instalment Loans to Mindanao, completing nationwide availability across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The move makes it easier for families and small businesses to bring home essentials—from refrigerators and smartphones to storeequipment—on simple monthly instalments. Tonik’s lending continues to gain rapid traction nationwide. In 2024, Tonik issued over 650,000 loans with …

​Kara David, one of the country’s most respected and award-winning documentarists, is known for telling powerful and life-changing documentaries. ​Her storytelling extends beyond her TV programs, as she headlines GMA Public Affairs’ newest video podcast, “I-Listen,” with its first season dropping on September 17. The podcast features Sparkle artist and Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition Housemate Shuvee Etrata. I-Listen promises raw, …