Lifestyle

As electricity costs continue to strain household budgets, energy efficiency is emerging as a practical way for Filipino families to manage monthly expenses, with everyday appliance use increasingly coming under scrutiny.

What if the next big idea in architecture doesn't come from a gleaming skyscraper in New York or a futuristic smart city in Europe—but from a barangay road, a bamboo structure, or a centuries-old Filipino building tradition?

Every year, as red, white, blue, and yellow banners begin fluttering from homes, schools, government buildings, and even jeepneys, the Philippine flag quietly stages one of its most remarkable annual comebacks.

For three days, Bohol traded its usual island rhythm for the hum of spinning wheels as Giro d’ Luca returned, turning the province into a moving celebration of cycling, wellness, and friendship.

ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) is launching a new limited talk series titled ANC Presents Succession, which features in-depth conversations with heirs of the Philippines’ most prominent business empires. Premiering June 1, the 30-minute episodes are hosted by entrepreneur Ian Paradies, founder of Engkanto Brewery and a former ICTSI executive.