Bacolod’s architectural identity, a fusion of history and style
By embracing its past while welcoming innovation, Bacolod has created a harmonious blend of old and new — where Spanish colonial mansions, neoclassical…
Aliyya Sawadjaan · · 3 min read
Aliyya Sawadjaan has been a writer for over 15 years covering lifestyle, beauty, travel, business, real estate, tech, and current affairs. She has written for print, online, and broadcast TV; and was the assistant editor of The Philippine STAR’s Property Report PH. Her writings are fueled by coffee, chocolates, and anger with crime shows and documentaries playing in the background.
By embracing its past while welcoming innovation, Bacolod has created a harmonious blend of old and new — where Spanish colonial mansions, neoclassical…
Aliyya Sawadjaan · · 3 min read
‘Significant growth in occupancy rates and revenue will require strategic initiatives aimed at attracting higher-yield foreign tourists, better integration of…
Aliyya Sawadjaan · · 4 min read
‘We’ve seen a good start for the year for the residential market. But we need to move with caution for now due to very recent developments in the world capital…
Aliyya Sawadjaan · · 2 min read
Between headlines and deadlines, I found myself yearning for stillness. Over Holy Week, I created a personal retreat at home — no flights, no filters, just a…
Aliyya Sawadjaan · · 3 min read
From Dior to Louis Vuitton, luxury brands are trading runways for restaurants, tailoring cappuccinos as carefully as couture. In cities like Paris, Tokyo, and…
Aliyya Sawadjaan · · 3 min read
China is taking the trade war to a new battleground: America’s TikTok feeds.
Aliyya Sawadjaan,DT · · 4 min read
Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her iconic roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gossip Girl, and Harriet the Spy, died of complications from diabetes mellitus,…
Aliyya Sawadjaan,DT · · 2 min read
Angkasangga Partylist has emerged among the 45 party-list groups likely to win a seat in the House of Representatives, based on the latest Pulse Asia…
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Bianca Bustamante, the 20-year-old Filipina racing star, has been named to Forbes’ prestigious "30 Under 30 Europe 202" list under the Sports & Games…
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Lady Gaga’s headlining performance at Coachella 2025 was nothing short of legendary. The show was an artistic feast for the eyes and ears, with the superstar…
DT,Aliyya Sawadjaan · · 4 min read