Lifestyle
Flour power: Filipino bakeries rise to survive
Before sunrise, neighborhood ovens across the Philippines are already humming—dough proofing, trays filling, and the unmistakable scent of pandesal drifting through streets from Cuenca, Batangas to Kamuning, Quezon City.
Brewing billions as cafés reshape Philippine F&B
The Philippines’ café and bar scene is perking up fast, fueled by shifting lifestyles and sharper tastes. Growth is strongest where caffeine meets culture and everyday routines turn into experiences.
SMX unveils mural built on grit, grace
At the SMX Convention Center in the Mall of Asia Complex, a wall now holds a commanding new presence with the unveiling of the “1st Venus Stones Mural” by multi-media artist Anna Vergel RS. The monumental work transforms a simple passageway into a space that invites visitors to slow down and look.
Montemaria chills out with Ice World debut
A pilgrimage site best known for towering devotion is about to get a frosty twist. AbaCore Capital Holdings, Inc. is adding a new attraction to the sprawling Montemaria International Pilgrimage and Conference Center, an indoor winter-themed playground called Ice World.
Small beauty brands steal spotlight from industry giants
In the Philippines’ beauty business, the challengers are starting to look less like underdogs and more like disruptors.
