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What to Expect in 2020, Year of the Metal Rat

January 23, 2020

As a country with noticeable Chinese influence, the Philippines is not new to Lunar New Year celebrations. Tikoy manufacturers are thriving, fruit vendors are bringing out the round fruits, and this year, p...

Traveling to Taiwan? Plan Your Shopping Right

Grisel Garcia

January 22, 2020

Shopping, Tips, Travel

Filipinos rejoiced when Taiwan launched a visa-free program in 2016. Even more when it was renewed year after year ever since. The latest will have a validity until August of this year. No word yet if we’ll...

How to Wear Pantone Blue for 2020

Justine Lubag

January 16, 2020

Fashion, Lifestyle

Pantone, a company that matches and names the colors used in various designing industries around the world, announced that the Pantone Color of the Year 2020 would be Classic Blue. The color instills “calm,...

Your Guide to Choosing Gemstones for 2020

Karol Borja

January 9, 2020

Culture, Lifestyle, Tips

“True friends are the greatest gems,” is the type of cheesiness you can expect from Hallmark cards. But as you grow older and your social circle becomes more intimate, the truer the statement gets. And with...

Quick and Easy Homemade Milk Tea Recipes You Can Make

Chryss Segovia

January 7, 2020

Food & Dining, Lifestyle, Trends

The milk tea craze in the Philippines has been ongoing since the start of the decade, and it’s not dying anytime soon. Stroll along any mall and if you look at the drink in people’s hands, if it’s not coffe...

Are Hostels Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Grisel Garcia

December 27, 2019

Lifestyle, Travel, Women's Issues

Solo travel is a big thing now, and a bigger percentage of them are women. Communities for solo female travelers also sprouted from the world over, even women-only tours have become big business. Now, so...

The Force is Strong with Her: The Badass Women of Star Wars

Ashley Petallano

December 27, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Lifestyle

"Star Wars" is one of the best franchises available in the entire galaxy — there, I said it. I have an endless list of reasons behind my love for George Lucas’ sci-fi masterpiece: the plot, the visual ef...

Hello, 2020! Highlights of the Decade – Part 2

Justine Lubag

December 27, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Music & Events, pop culture

If you haven’t seen my last article listing the highlights of the decade from 2010 to 2014, you should check that article first. This second part of the article lists the highlights from 2015 to 2019 in loc...

Celebrate 2020 by Venturing Out in Metro Manila

Issa Baleva

December 25, 2019

Culture, Lifestyle, Tips

There is a palpable buzz in the air. As the 2010s come to a close, many are itching to celebrate. From grand family reunions to intimate gatherings with friends, people around the world are planning how to ...

Last-Minute Filipino Cocktails for Your Year-End Party

Issa Baleva

December 19, 2019

Food & Dining, Lifestyle

December is one of the busiest months of the year for me. Aside from last-minute deadlines at work, it seems like everyone I know wants to meet up on the weekends. Most of these are pretty laid back, but th...