More than just a shopping event, MaArte at The Pen has become a celebration of Filipino soul—where heritage meets innovation, and where craftsmanship becomes a means of preserving and strengthening our cultural identity. From August 7 to 10, 2025, the halls of The Peninsula Manila will once again come alive with the vibrancy and ingenuity […]
For millions of Filipinos, financial security remains a deeply personal goal—one often pursued with grit, sacrifice, and the hope of a better future. But not everyone begins from the same starting line. In 2024, 76% of Filipinos were still unbanked or underserved by traditional financial institutions. It’s a sobering figure, and one that speaks to […]
What if the lights in your life could do more than brighten a room? What if they could lift your mood, mimic the sun’s natural rhythm, or even help build a more sustainable world? These questions took center stage at Signify’s “Light & Beyond” event at the Ascott Hotel in Makati—a curated showcase that brought […]
What if your insurance didn’t just protect you—but also upheld your values and helped others in need? In a grand evening filled with purpose and promise, Etiqa Philippines formally launched Takaful, an ethical, Shariah-compliant insurance solution that redefines how Filipinos can protect themselves, their families, and their communities. Held last July 10, 2025, at the […]
FUJIFILM Business Innovation is strengthening its presence in the Philippines with the launch of a new remanufacturing facility designed to promote sustainability in the region. The new Circular Manufacturing Center (CMC) will be located at FUJIFILM Optics Philippines Inc. (FOPH) in Calamba, Laguna, and is expected to begin operations by August 2026. The facility will […]
In a country where nearly half of the population remains unbanked and many more live paycheck to paycheck, the urgency of financial education has never been more apparent. From rising inflation and emergency expenses to the lure of easy credit and get-rich-quick scams, Filipinos face a complex and often overwhelming financial landscape. And yet, most […]
In a sunlit corner of Lola Café Mabini, the air buzzed with warm brunch chatter, and stories of grit, hustle, and the undeniable spirit of Filipino entrepreneurship. For this media event, it was all about GoGo Xpress’s heartfelt tribute to the real heroes behind the online economy—the digital-age dreamers, the risk-takers, the small business owners […]
Let’s be real—most of us are tired of being told what “healthy” should look like. Between strict diets, impossible routines, and toxic gym culture, wellness has started to feel like another box we’re failing to tick off. But what if we flipped the script? That’s exactly what Joyful Wellness, a new multi-platform campaign by NEXT, […]
It’s easy to talk about happiness when life is good. But for 23-year-old Kristine Joy Semillia, joy isn’t something she stumbled upon—it’s something she rebuilt, one day at a time, from the wreckage of unimaginable loss. Kristine was just eight years old when Typhoon Pepeng ripped through Barangay Loacan, Itogon, Benguet in 2009. The resulting […]
Oftentimes, it takes tragedy to open our eyes. It’s in the quiet after the storm—after we’ve said our goodbyes, after the hospital rooms have emptied—that we begin to see life with clarity. For actress Janine Gutierrez, that clarity came in waves. Not one, but three, as she mourned the loss of her grandmothers, Pilita Corrales […]
Pride Month in the Philippines has always been more than glitter and rainbow flags—it’s protest wrapped in celebration, resilience dressed in color. And in a year where the SOGIESC Bill still languishes in legislative purgatory, the need for bold, visible advocacy has never been more urgent. On June 17, 2025, Verde Creatives Incorporated marked its […]
It starts the same for many of us—squinting at the street signs, inching our phones closer to our face, or peeking through smudged lenses, pretending we don’t really need a new prescription. Whether you’re Team Glasses or a loyal Contact Lenses Club member, chances are you’ve fantasized about waking up and—bam!—clear vision. No fumbling for […]