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Landers Superstore welcomed members and guests to an afternoon of flavor and celebration as it opened the Wine & Liquor Festival 2025 at Landers Vermosa, transforming the Cavite store into a lively showcase of the world’s finest wines, beers, and spirits. The festival brought together premium labels from partner brands such as Emperador Distillers Inc., Luis Felipe Edwards, Bodegas Piedemonte, …

The billionaire directors of the Wack Wack Residents Association, Inc. (WWRAI), namely Jeffrey C. Keng; Miguel Angelo S. Silverio; Maize Frances S. Qua; Shirley M. Ty; Juan Miguel J. Araneta; Lakan-asa R. Bautista; William John P. Demyer; Ramon Jose C. Galang; and, Manuel B. Sy and the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 264 in San Juan City, Judge Ma. Christina …

MANILA, Philippines — November 3, 2025. Strokes Beauty Lab ushers Soft Veil Filter Foundation into its next era with a major shade expansion—from 9 to 16 shades—engineered across four tone families and four undertones for an effortless, true-to-skin match. The cult-favorite formula stays lightweight, breathable, and skin-blurring with a soft-matte, tropical-proof finish. What’s New • From 9 → 16 shades for precise tone + undertone matching (Fair, …

In a landmark celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations this year, Taal Vista Hotel—one of the Philippines’ most iconic heritage icons—was conferred as a UN Peace Center and Global Citizens Hub, solidifying its role as a beacon for culture, sustainability, and community-based peace initiatives. The conferment on October 21, led by the United Nations Association of the …

30 October 2025 – Nature, at its heart, is balance — a reminder to slow down, breathe, and live well. This is the inspiration behind SMDC Nature, the newest residential brand from SM Development Corporation (SMDC), one of the country’s leading and fastest-growing property developers. SMDC Nature focuses on giving homeowners more opportunities to experience curated nature — communities thoughtfully …

Pru Life UK, the country’s leading life insurer, has officially partnered with REV* to launch the REV Club Run*, a collaborative initiative that promotes health, wellness, and community building through running.  This partnership kicks off a series of community runs scheduled from September to December 2025, bringing together individuals and groups in a shared commitment to active living. “More than …

Handbag lovers, get excited: Christy Ng, Southeast Asia’s cult-loved brand for modern shoes and bags, has finally arrived in Manila. The brand celebrated the grand opening of its first Philippine store at SM Megamall. From Kuala Lumpur to Manila, Christy Ng has always been more than a label: it’s a style essential. Known for sleek shoes, versatile bags, and designs …

In a momentous celebration of innovation and environmental responsibility, Mariposa Mews, developed by Makiling Mews Corp., officially unveiled its LEED for Homes Gold Certification Plaque — marking its place in history as the first and only condominium development in the Philippines to achieve this international distinction from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The exclusive event was held at the …

Real talk: Filipinos have a retirement index of 47 out of 100.  This is far from ideal because retirement is more than just having enough money to last through one’s senior years. It is a composite of six interrelated factors that determine one’s retirement readiness: life stage, personal finances, health, pension program participation, retirement sentiment, and social support. This was …

BingoPlus, the country’s no. 1 digital entertainment platform, is gathering the finest local artists on an activity-filled mall tour at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on October 21-23 and SM City Sta. Rosa on October 21-26. The mall tour supports the week-long celebration of the International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus as the brand’s effort to give world-class …