Wellness has long been marketed as an escape: drive out of town, book a retreat, breathe deeply, then return to traffic on Monday. Greenfield Development Corp. wants to retire that idea. Its message is refreshingly grounded—well-being shouldn’t live on the fringes of city life. It should be woven into it.
As artificial intelligence reshapes how people work and learn, conversations about ambition, productivity, and wellbeing are gaining urgency—especially in countries like the Philippines, where hustle culture runs deep.
At just 22, Maria Lopez leads a team of volunteers in her hometown of Batangas, organizing programs that teach digital skills to local students and helping farmers market their products online.
Ayala Land Hospitality is pressing ahead with the long-awaited opening of Mandarin Oriental Makati this year, choosing momentum over hesitation as tourist arrivals in 2025 continue to fall short of expectations.