Lifestyle
Before the malls, the Sy story began in one house
Long before the Sy name lit up skylines through malls, banks and skyscrapers, its story began in a quiet red-brick house in Hongxi Village, Jinjiang, China. There were no escalators, department stores or boardrooms then. Just a family home, a village and a dream waiting to cross the sea.
3 signs your aircon is quietly costing more
Most air conditioners don't announce their retirement. They start behaving like that one office colleague who still shows up every day—but somehow gets less done.
GSTC sets new plant-based benchmark for hospitality sector
The non-profit Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has introduced a new Food and Beverage Standard that requires certified hospitality and tourism businesses to ensure at least 30 percent of their main menu options are plant-based.
Clean labels, real ingredients drive dessert choices
Ice cream is no longer just about satisfying a sweet tooth. For a growing number of consumers, what's written on the label now matters almost as much as what's inside the cup.
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.
