
New Wave of Community Malls Redefines Urban Retail in the Philippines
The rise of the community mall is a powerful counter-narrative to the commodified, transactional nature of much of Philippine mall culture. As these spaces…
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The rise of the community mall is a powerful counter-narrative to the commodified, transactional nature of much of Philippine mall culture. As these spaces…
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Fresh from the recent coronation of Miss Universe Philippines 2025, let’s take a peek at the Miss Universe Charity Gala and National Costume Showcase last 30…
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This Mother’s Day, Hotel Okura Manila invites guests to celebrate Haha no Hi — the Japanese tradition of honoring mothers — with elegance, flavor, and…
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Tires screeching, horns blaring, fast cars cutting the wind and running against time. Racers fueled by adrenaline rush and testosterone surge, feeling the need…
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Senator Loren Legarda recently highlighted the multi-sensory richness of Filipino culture, saying the country’s heritage extends beyond historic landmarks to…
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Senate Committee on Culture and Arts chairperson Senator Loren Legarda has called for a collective effort to preserve the cultural legacies of the Philippines…
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If you’re into cars — or even just a little curious about how they’ve changed over the years — the Toyota Automobile Museum in Nagakute (just outside Nagoya)…
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Araw Aruga serves hotel guests and communities with truly Filipino hospitality deeply rooted in genuine care for family, environment, education and community.
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The pioneering Southeast Asia Queer Cultural Festival (SEAQCF), organized by the ASEAN SOGIE Caucus (ASC), returned for a second iteration, held from October…
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“Hello?” I tapped the green button on my phone and heard Lolito Go’s voice. This was months ago, when I had asked the songwriter/poet if I could follow him…
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In response to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive to promote road safety across the country, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has…
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Have all the icons gone? Thankfully, we still have about a dozen or so left.
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At a time when global collaboration is more vital than ever, the CTC Grants offer up to £10,000 in funding for innovative, cross-cultural initiatives that…
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When Anna Kei Fernandez picked up her golf clubs and boarded a flight to Japan earlier this year, she wasn’t just chasing birdies — she was chasing growth. The…
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The Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila will transform on 23 May into a sake lover’s dream and a full-fledged celebration of Japanese culture, craftsmanship and…
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White collar jobs will be among the first to go, experts agree, with AI taking over ‘repetitive tasks’ like ‘data entry, scheduling and customer service…’
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Once the dominant language in these islands, the Spanish language, indeed, has a deep imprint and complex presence in our history and culture and is a fabric…
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‘Día del Libro’ is a Spanish tradition where people exchange books and roses, a symbolic pairing of beauty and wisdom.
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