Lifestyle
Hidden Makati listening bar where music truly shines
Speakeasies and slow bars are everywhere in Makati City, but 78-45-33 is one of the few places that practically dares you to gatekeep it.
SM Hotels bets on Filipino cuisine to fuel tourism
The next big draw in Philippine tourism may not be a beach, a mountain or a postcard-perfect sunset. It could be what's on the menu.
The only race where plastic bottles keep running
At most fun runs, the only thing getting recycled is the promise, "I'll start training next week." At the fifth Vermosa Green Run in Cavite, plastic bottles stole the spotlight by proving they deserved a second lap.
The seaside tree hiding the next skincare goldmine
Scientists have found that the humble bitaog tree—also known as Palo Maria, Tamanu Tree, Dangkalan, or Alexandrian laurel—that are common along Philippine coastlines and often overlooked, produces an oil rich in compounds prized by the skincare industry.
HABI weaves stronger future for Philippine textiles
Every handwoven Philippine textile tells a story. HABI: The Philippine Textile Council wants to make sure buyers know the difference between an authentic heirloom and an imitation dressed up in tradition.
