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Fashion First: Is Japan the Next Big Frontier for Filipino Designers?

October 17, 2019

We’ve made our fashionable mark in Dubai with Furne One and Michael Cinco then Hollywood, with Monique Lhuillier. Could Japan be the next frontier for Filipino fashion designers? For the people behind the ...

Getting Inked: Your Guide to Your First Tattoo

Issa Baleva

October 15, 2019

Lifestyle, Tips

Getting your first tattoo is exciting yet intimidating. The latter sometimes overtakes the former, but it's fairly easy to overcome. It all boils down to preparation. As a major decision with permanent outc...

HABI Weaves Culture, Tradition, and the Filipino Identity Back into the Industry

Joy Soriano

October 8, 2019

Culture, Shopping

Weaving was a thriving industry even before Spain occupied the Philippines. Every tribe has its distinct style; the t’nalak from the T’boli, the pis siyabit from the Tausug, and the pandan from th...

5 Sci-Fi TV Shows in 2019 and Their Inspiring Female Protagonists

P. Torres

October 8, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Lifestyle

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With the end of 2019 rapidly approaching, you should already be buying presents, planning vacations, and stocking up on shows to binge-watch over the holiday season. Although you could just watch the same o...

Blind Tasting: Who has the Best Iced Coffee?

Issa Baleva

October 1, 2019

Food & Dining, Lifestyle

As much as I want to brew my own coffee in the mornings, I don’t really have time to do it anymore. Luckily, there are several shops to choose from on my walk to work. What’s even better is that they offer ...

The Nova 5T Unboxed: Why You’ll Want One for Yourself

Justine Lubag

September 26, 2019

Gadgets & Tech, Lifestyle

The Nova 5T is Huawei’s latest flagship phone designed for the stylish and modern individual. But with features like its holographic design, AI-powered cameras, heavy-duty gaming system, and other high-end ...

Travel Like a VIP: A 3-Step Hack

Jet Tagasa

September 24, 2019

Lifestyle, Tips, Travel

From Seoul to Siargao, Paris to Batanes, it’s clear that Filipinos are traveling now more than ever. But why just post a photo of yourself going through the immigration counter when you can post one of you ...

The SOGIE Bill: What’s True, What’s False

Renee Marsha Babao

September 19, 2019

Culture, Lifestyle

Uproar ensued in the Senate when Risa Hontiveros, roused by Gretchen Diez’s case, pushed the SOGIE bill anew in the plenary. Refiling Senate Bill No. 159, otherwise known as the SOGIE (sexual orientation...

Battle of the Oreo Milk Teas: Should You Save or Splurge?

Ashley Petallano

September 19, 2019

Food & Dining, Lifestyle

I used to think that taro is the only “acceptable” milk tea flavor. Back when I wasn’t much of a milk tea fan, I’d tell my friends that Gong Cha’s taro milk tea is the only flavor that could make me like th...

5 Filipino Books to Add to Your Reading List (And They’re All at MIBF 2019)

Berna Sastrillo

September 12, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Culture

When I was asked what books every Filipino should read, a lot of titles came to mind. Of course, you can’t go wrong with classic works: “Noli Me Tangere,” “Florante at Laura,” “MgaIbongMandaragit,” “The ...