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PayMaya, Smart further accelerate rollout of QR code payments nationwide
Updated Monday, October 23, 2017 - 5:00pm
After it introduced the first Quick Response (QR) code payments via app in the Philippines last May, PayMaya Philippines today announced that the scan-to-pay technology is now available across the country, with Smart Stores and...
Acronyms for authors
By Butch Dalisay
Updated Monday, October 23, 2017 - 12:00am
As you read this, I’ll be in Bali, Indonesia, attending this year’s Asia Pacific Writers and Translators (APWT) conference, about which you’ll hear more next week.
This year’s ALBWW fellows and panelists
#LearnToUnlearn
By Bong R. Osorio
Updated Monday, October 23, 2017 - 12:00am
Three days last week saw thousands of digital natives and immigrants flock to Digicon DX 2017 at the Philippine International Convention Center to participate in various lectures and discussions on how people can adapt and evolve...
Thought leader: Brian Solis, award-winning author, recognized blogger, and principal analyst of the Altimeter Group, delivers the keynote at Digicon DX 2017.
Bobi Rodero: From royalty’s fashion designer to flora painter
By Alfred A. Yuson
Updated Monday, October 23, 2017 - 12:00am
Bobi Rodero writes wryly of his newfound vocation: ‘I am the Imelda Marcos of oil paint artists. I have now accumulated 72 tubes of Winton and Pebeo brand colors. Painting is life!’
Bobi Rodero as concert pianist, in 2003
‘In life, we are all blind mountain climbers’
By James Michael Lafferty
Updated Monday, October 23, 2017 - 12:00am
Erik Weihenmayer became the first, and is still the only blind man to conquer the ‘7 Summits’ — the tallest mountains on each continent.
Author James Michael Lafferty and renowned blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, on Sept. 12, 2005
Weekends at Nuvali
By Julie Cabatit-Alegre
Updated Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 12:00am
Whoever said “There are not enough days in the weekend” must have had Nuvali in mind. Since its launch eight years ago, in the summer of 2009, great strides have been made in its integrated development, making it an exciting...
Welcome to Camp N  
Harvey Weinstein and the good guy/bad guy problem
By Alex Almario
Updated Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 12:00am
It was never a secret that Harvey Weinstein is a horrible person. Stories of him berating actors, directors, distributors, and all manner of industry insiders have been part of modern Hollywood lore since the glory days of...
Art by Mariechel sudoy  
Familiar Alienations in Diaz’s ‘The Quiet Ones’
By DLS Pineda
Updated Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 12:00am
Winning the Grand Prize in this year’s Palanca Awards is not the greatest feat of Glenn Diaz’s first book, The Quiet Ones (Ateneo Press, 2017).
The 2017 Palanca Award Grand Prize winner is set to publish its book this November.
Oppein opens doors for beautiful cabinetry
By Tanya Lara
Updated Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 12:00am
One of the coolest things that technology has done for home and design is that synthetic materials can mimic the look of natural stone or wood.
Oppein has over 1,800 kitchen models, 1,200 wardrobe and 550 bathroom cabinets that are exported to more than 120 countries.  In the Philippines, they have two showrooms, in Alabang and Cebu.
Master Polo adventure
By Artu Nepomuceno
Updated Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 12:00am
I pointed at a dark cloud ahead of us and asked with a hint of worry, “Are we going that way?” Our guide couldn’t understand English, but he knew that I was nervous. He trotted forward, and nodded with a sly devilish smile.
The Waves For Water team demonstrates the assembly of our buckets, while one young Mongolian represents his village among elders.  photos by Artu Nepomuceno
  • PayMaya, Smart further accelerate rollout of QR code payments nationwide
  • This year’s ALBWW fellows and panelists
    Acronyms for authors
  • Thought leader: Brian Solis, award-winning author, recognized blogger, and principal analyst of the Altimeter Group, delivers the keynote at Digicon DX 2017.
    #LearnToUnlearn
  • Bobi Rodero as concert pianist, in 2003
    Bobi Rodero: From royalty’s fashion designer to flora painter
  • Author James Michael Lafferty and renowned blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, on Sept. 12, 2005
    ‘In life, we are all blind mountain climbers’
  • Welcome to Camp N  
    Weekends at Nuvali
  • Art by Mariechel sudoy  
    Harvey Weinstein and the good guy/bad guy problem
  • The 2017 Palanca Award Grand Prize winner is set to publish its book this November.
    Familiar Alienations in Diaz’s ‘The Quiet Ones’
  • Oppein has over 1,800 kitchen models, 1,200 wardrobe and 550 bathroom cabinets that are exported to more than 120 countries.  In the Philippines, they have two showrooms, in Alabang and Cebu.
    Oppein opens doors for beautiful cabinetry
  • The Waves For Water team demonstrates the assembly of our buckets, while one young Mongolian represents his village among elders.  photos by Artu Nepomuceno
    Master Polo adventure

Arts and Culture

This year’s ALBWW fellows and panelists
Acronyms for authors
PENMAN By Butch Dalisay
As you read this, I’ll be in Bali, Indonesia, attending this year’s Asia Pacific Writers and... Read more
Bobi Rodero as concert pianist, in 2003
Bobi Rodero: From royalty’s fashion...
KRIPOTKIN By Alfred A. Yuson
Bobi Rodero writes wryly of his newfound vocation: ‘I am the Imelda Marcos of oil paint artists. I... Read more
Subject Washington SyCip and biographer Butch Dalisay in 2015
A privileged friendship
PENMAN By Butch Dalisay
I was requested to draft an obituary for Wash SyCip, and I replied, choking, that it was going to... Read more
Poetry for our times
KRIPOTKIN By Alfred A. Yuson
They are among 65 poets who responded to a call for submission when it became increasingly obvious... Read more
Arianna Mercado receives the Ateneo Art Awards-Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Art Criticism Prize (with the publication prize for The Philippine STAR). With Arianna are Ateneo de Manila University president Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ, and the Purita Kalaw-Foundation director Ada Ledesma-Mabilangan.
Arianna Mercado wins Purita Kalaw-...
SUBLIMINAL By Carlomar Arcangel Daoana
Arianna Mercado, a graduate of Art Management of Ateneo de Manila University, received an Ateneo... Read more
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Fashion and Beauty

In this May 5, 2007 file photo, Mychael Knight arrives at the 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Knight, who was a finalist on the popular competition show "Project Runway," has died at age 39. Knight's friend Jerris Madison confirmed Knight died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, outside of Atlanta surrounded by family and friends. AP Photo/Brian Bohannon, File
'Project Runway' fashion...
By Chevel Johnson
An official cause of death has not been released, but Knight had extensively shared his five-year... Read more
Human Nature’s sulfate-free, all-natural moisturizing shampoo is good for your hair and kind to the environment.
Rx for overplucked eyebrows
STYLE S.O.S. By Lucy Torres-Gomez, Rissa Mananquil-Trillo
I overplucked my eyebrows. What can I do to make them look fuller while recovering from... Read more
White album: Designer Carolina Herrera in one of her iconic white shirts with daughter Carolina Herrera-De Baez, creative director at Herrera’s House of Fragrances
Carolina Herrera: ‘Style is the...
CULTURE VULTURE By Therese Jamora-Garceau
For 35 years, stylish women of all ages — from First Ladies Melania Trump and Michelle Obama, to... Read more
With Ultherapy’s popularity comes a lot of inauthentic treatments. Legitimate Ultherapy treatments always come with a live view of the ultrasound with the Ultherapy logo.
Mirror, mirror: Who has the most...
#NOFILTER By Chonx Tibajia
I read recently that Amber Heard, the former girlfriend of tech billionaire Elon Musk, has “the... Read more
Photos by GEREMY PINTOLO
Joey Samson is very innovative and...
LIFE & STYLE By Millet M. Mananquil
J oey Samson is a one-of-a-kind designer in the Philippine fashion industry.
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Young Star

Veteran newcomer: Even though Raya's previous films have been screened in various international film festivals — including Cannes — Smaller and Smaller Circles is his first mainstream film.
Breaking up the circle
By Neal P. Corpus
Director Raya Martin’s latest film ‘Smaller and Smaller Circles’ wants just one thing: to be talked... Read more
Flyweight: ARKK Copenhagen's Eaglezero features a sock-like entry that optimizes breathability and comfort.
When sleek hits the streets
By Neal P. Corpus
ARKK Copenhagen’s minimalist sneakers finally land locally at SneakPeek.
Back in the hood: Dress up as your fave villain and if you're the most bad*ss of them all, you'll get to win a surprise from Hoodwink.
Let the most heinous be famous
By Tin Sartorio
Turn up As Hoodwink turns four with a Halloween party where Hoodvillains come out to play.
Creature of culture: Ayala Museum partnered with Mystery Manila to create an original puzzle inspired by Filipino folklore and indigenous culture.
Heroic Halloween duty
Ayala Museum is back with a fourth installment of Midnight Museum. This time, heroes are welcome.
Views from the seas: Royal Caribbean International’s The Mariner of the Seas brings guests around Asia. Photo by TIN SARTORIO
Suite life on deck
By Tin Sartorio
Your next family holiday reunion will be smooth sailing aboard this cruise ship.
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Supreme

Art by Mariechel sudoy  
Harvey Weinstein and the good guy/bad...
ALWAYS RIGHT NOW By Alex Almario
It was never a secret that Harvey Weinstein is a horrible person. Stories of him berating actors,... Read more
The 2017 Palanca Award Grand Prize winner is set to publish its book this November.
Familiar Alienations in Diaz’s ‘The...
THE DOWNBEAT By DLS Pineda
Winning the Grand Prize in this year’s Palanca Awards is not the greatest feat of Glenn Diaz’s... Read more
The Waves For Water team demonstrates the assembly of our buckets, while one young Mongolian represents his village among elders.  photos by Artu Nepomuceno
Master Polo adventure
By Artu Nepomuceno
I pointed at a dark cloud ahead of us and asked with a hint of worry, “Are we going that way?” Our... Read more
“Humanidad” is now available at Treskul Records & Cafe, or through the Humanidad Facebook page.  
Dong Abay: Reflections of an outsider...
By Ian Urrutia
When thinking about music icons who have transcended their legacy into close-to-home otherness,... Read more
The Geriatric Female Pavilion of the National Center for Mental Health. Photos by Nicola Longobardi  
These four walls
EXISTENTIAL BLABBER By Kara Ortiga
There is a common statement often dropped whenever somebody mentions that he/she is from... Read more
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Travel

British sensation The Vamps had a one-night concert in Quezon City recently. Photo release
5 ways to experience early Christmas in...
Here are five new reasons to spend the holidays at the “north.”
The Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, facing the historic Bolivar Square in central Bogotá. The plaza, frequented by tourists feeding pigeons, features a statue of South American “liberator” Simon Bolivar.
Bogotá: Graffiti City
What happens when you turn an entire city into a canvas? For Colombia’s capital city of Bogotá, it... Read more
Spread the cheer: Personalize your own ornaments and send postcards to loved ones as part of Hong Kong Disneyland’s Christmas offerings.
HongKong Disneyland makes holidays even...
THE UNGENTLEWOMAN
The “Ber” months are upon us, and it seems the hubbub of the city — its traffic, noise, smog and... Read more
The Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. Photos by Bum Tenorio Jr.
Cruising the Nile River to Luxor
RENDEZVOUS
The start and climax of every journey to Upper Nile is the small town of Luxor. The great temples... Read more
Autumn in Hokkaido: The Jozankei hot springs, an hour from Sapporo, is a popular wellness attraction to ease stress and eliminate toxins from the body.
Hokkaido: A destination for all seasons
CULTURE VULTURE
When Filipinos think of Hokkaido, they usually think of snow.
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Pet Life

Spike who is up for adoption as a working cat looks out from its cage at the Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT) facility in Philadelphia. The program places cats who have behavioral challenges with non-traditional homes such as factories and stores and who’s presences have help control the rodent population on a property. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
For ornery shelter cats, 2nd chance is...
Gary wasn’t used to being around people. He didn’t like being touched, or even looked at. If anyone... Read more
Jona and aspin Ponggi get blessed.
A pet blessing, aspins, puspins and Mr...
By Kathy Moran
It was my first time, after over 15 years of covering pet blessings, to bring a cat to the event.... Read more
Shibas regal: Ces with her Shiba Inus Haruko, Dymka, Ichiro and Laika. Photos by JOEY VIDUYA  
Ces Oreña-Drilon: Queen of Shibas
DOG DAZE By Kathy Moran
‘Dogs bring out the gentle side of me. They brighten up my day! They are #stressdrilon busters!’  
Janice de Belen with Saint Bernard Adam, Gelli de Belen, Taki Saito, and chef Giana Gonzalez at the doggie buffet. Photos by Joey Viduya, Mervin Cruz, Joana Tengson And Arne Sarmiento
At Bon ApPETit, pets and humans dine...
DOG DAZE By Kathy Moran
It was the best party ever, for me, at least. I got to take Puppy, my eight-week-old Bichon pup,... Read more
Race car driver Marlon Stockinger and his dog, Naya. Instagram/Marlon Stockinger
Marlon Stockinger: This driver is a pet...
By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
Wherever Marlon Stockinger is, the globally-renowned Filipino race car driver brings with him not... Read more
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Unblogged

Residents survey a damaged Calumpang bridge in Batangas City yesterday. The bridge, which connects two barangays of the city, collapsed at the height of Typhoon Glenda. EDD GUMBAN
Lessons from #GlendaPH: 5 tips for...
By Featured Blogger Tina Santiago-Rodriguez
As I write this, the rain is pouring outside, and there are still many areas in the Philippines... Read more
Good news for preggy moms: Belly Armor...
By Featured Blogger Tina Santiago-Rodriguez
A while back, I received an email from the company that is launching Belly Armor here in the... Read more
Literature-based learning: Learn how to...
By Featured Blogger Tina Santiago-Rodriguez
I have a confession to make... As a child, I didn't really read a lot of 'good' books. Most of the... Read more
Photo from The Couples for Christ Facebook page
3 simple ways to strengthen your...
By Featured Blogger Tina Santiago-Rodriguez
When it comes to giving marriage advice, I don’t claim to be a marriage expert -- but I do count... Read more
(Photo credit to May Palacpac)
Ban Kee’s Toytown: Your 'one-stop...
By Featured Blogger Tina Santiago-Rodriguez
Last month, the kids and I were blessed to have been invited to an intimate gathering of moms and... Read more
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Business Life

Thought leader: Brian Solis, award-winning author, recognized blogger, and principal analyst of the Altimeter Group, delivers the keynote at Digicon DX 2017.
#LearnToUnlearn
COMMONNESS By Bong R. Osorio
Three days last week saw thousands of digital natives and immigrants flock to Digicon DX 2017 at... Read more
Author James Michael Lafferty and renowned blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, on Sept. 12, 2005
‘In life, we are all blind mountain...
GO FOR GOLD By James Michael Lafferty
Erik Weihenmayer became the first, and is still the only blind man to conquer the ‘7 Summits’ — the... Read more
As the third generation in a family of publishers, Danda Crimelda Buhain-Garcia is in charge of keeping Rex’s legacy alive, and at the same time, staying relevant in this digital age. Rex/Released
Filipina leader on keeping Rex’s legacy...
With her petite frame and bubbly demeanor, Rex Group of Companies managing director Danda Crimelda... Read more
Participants were treated to a series of lectures about the European education system and way of life from the participating EU member states. Released
European Higher Education Fair 2017...
The fair featured 24 higher education institutions from 10 EU member states.
Lancaster New City continues the realization of this dream a decade after its establishment. Lancaster New City/Released
10 reasons to celebrate Lancaster New...
By Euden Valdez
On September 28, Lancaster New City—the flagship property of Property Company of Friends Inc. or... Read more
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For Men

From left: Chris Hemsworth signs for the fans in Sydney; Mark Ruffalo (top right); Buddy movie: Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) in Marvel Motion Pictures’ "Thor: Ragnarok" released by Disney Studios (bottom right). The STAR/Scott Garceau
Exclusive: Marvel’s ultimate fighters,...
THE X-PAT FILES By Scott R. Garceau
All Marvel fans’ eyes were riveted down under this weekend for the Asian premiere of "Thor:... Read more
Will "Wildflower" co-stars Joseph Marco and Maja Salvador hit the Star Magic Ball red carpet together? ABS-CBN/Released
What Joseph Marco looks for in a Star...
By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
"Mas makulit pa s’ya (Maja Salvador) kay Alex (Gonzaga) eh," said Joseph Marco.
Start bingeing: Pedro Pascal is back playing DEA Agent Javier Peña for season three of 10-part series “Narcos,” now streaming on Netflix. 
Netflix launches 3rd season of ‘Narcos...
THE X-PAT FILES By Scott R. Garceau
Netflix, the pioneering streaming network, celebrated the launch of its third season of "Narcos" ... Read more
Former basketball star Eric Menk enjoys fatherhood and video blogging or vlogging. Philstar.com/Efigenio Christopher Toledo IV
Life after retirement: Eric Menk...
By Ana Jacinta Olabre
“Most things are difficult and having patience is key,” Menk mentioned in his statement, talking... Read more
Dad, model, and "Pinoy Big Brother" housemate Hideo Muraoka  SM Men/Released
Man of the hour: 3 ways to treat dad on...
This Father’s Day, celebrate the man in your life by celebrating his passions with him. Whether... Read more
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YStyle

Come back home
By Martin Yambao
“Ibalik” by Isabel Sicat is an exploration of both setting and settling in – a collection of non-... Read more
The Pilgrim
By MJ Benitez
Joey Samson collaborates with artist Ryan Villamael for his collection at this year’s Red Charity... Read more
Head of Hermès menswear Véronique Nichanian with HK’s local celebrities Michael Wong, Kevin Chu, Kadin Miles Wong, Oscar Wang, Aric Chen, Greg McNamara, Christopher Owen, Jonathan Yee, Kwong Lung Kit, Xiang Ma, Wai Ho Chan, Bryan Gaw and Wyman Wong
Hermès turns upside down
FROM MILAN TO MANILA By David Milan
It’s been three years since I first went to an Hermès Men’s event, back in 2015 in Singapore.
Tran Thi Tu from Vietnam takes the cake at AirAsia Runway Ready Designer Search 2017. One of the prizes include a confirmed slot to showcase her new collection at KL Fashion Week 2018. The winning collection drew inspiration from Hanoi, Tran’s hometown, and traditional Vietnamese Bat Trang ceramics.
Air Asia runway ready designer search...
By Francine Gacrama
When you travel to Kuala Lumpur, it’s either you’re there to experience the culture, to try out its... Read more
Quiet Progression
By MJ Benitez
An exclusive look at Bagasáo s/s 2018 before it debuts at the Bench x Philippine Designers pop-up... Read more
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Sunday Life

God of selfies: Chris Hemsworth indulges fans at Sydney’s Hoyts IMAX red carpet with a string of selfies.
‘Ragnarok’ and roll
THE X-PAT FILES By Scott Garceau
Marvel’s ultimate fighters, Thor and Hulk, mix it up in Sydney.
Your Uber is here: Author Kathy Moran with Uber Black ride for the day
Uber driver for a day
By Kathy Moran
I got the chance to experience what it’s like to be an Uber driver for two afternoons — and was... Read more
Bob Miller and Ito Curata in their artsy home. Photos by BENING BATUIGAS
Heaven can weight
ATTACHMENTS By Nikki Coseteng
‘Twenty five plus years ago I came across a beautiful glass globe. I showed it to my partner, Ito... Read more
Generations raised on values of quality and excellence, respect for tradition with an eye for modernity: (top row) Donnie Tantoco, Nena Tantoco, Bea Tantoco with Bodhi Reyes, Dina Tantoco, Marilen Tantoco, Zenaida Tantoco, Michael Huang, and Paolo Tantoco (bottom row) Taty and Nicola Lopez, Bella Tantoco, Zachary Tantoco, Alana Tantoco, Kalden Reyes, Mio and Dre Lopez
Christmas at Rustan’s is about...
LIFE & STYLE By Millet M. Mananquil
Celebrating its 65th year, Rustan’s is giving away five P65,000  shopping sprees, a P65,000 HSBC... Read more
Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi: Her secret dream is to write a novel.
Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi: The cerebral...
By Millet M. Mananquil
It is easy to typecast a good-looking woman who cooks as a celebrity chef. But you can’t do that... Read more
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On the Radar

Eat Bulaga host Joey De Leon earned criticisms after saying depression is just all in the mind. File photo
Joey de Leon slammed for depression...
By Rosette Adel
Another host of noontime show Eat Bulaga was placed in hot water after a depression remark deemed... Read more
In this Nov. 9, 2016 file photo, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, center, arrives for a meeting with Philippine community at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It's been a remarkably turbulent first year for Duterte, whose war on drug has left thousands of suspects dead and prompted critics to call his rule a "human rights calamity." AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File
Duterte supporters fall for '...
By Christian Imperio
A netizen posted on Facebook the results of an informal online experiment he conducted to check how... Read more
Conry Triguero (left) is the lucky Grab passenger who won a free trip for two to Kuala Lumpur and tickets at the recently ended 2017 SEA Games. Grab/Released
LOOK: Lucky Pinoy driver, passenger ‘...
Grab Philippines showed its all-out support to Team Pilipinas at the recently ended 29th Southeast... Read more
Product designer Helen Tran decided to give away her camera and lens to whoever tweets her their best photo. Her challenge gathered over 2,000 responses and more than a thousand likes and retweets as of Tuesday morning.  Helen Tran/Twitter
Designer wants to give camera to...
By Mikas Matsuzawa
A Canada-based product designer and travel enthusiast will give away her pricey camera and its... Read more
"Food is a means to communicate across borders and cultural gaps. Where words define and definitions divide us, food is open and ambiguous."
Destined to be: My so-called journey to...
By Salem A. Rangiris Jr.
Food is a means to communicate across borders and cultural gaps. Where words define and definitions... Read more
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Shopping Guide

The perfect choice for this hack is Real California Milk, which packs your pasta dish not only with extra creaminess but also with many nutrients. Real California Milk/Released
Pasta hack: How to make your dish...
Do you love pasta? Are you a fan of cream-based sauces? If you answered yes for both, then here’s a... Read more
The store aims to provide a world-class experience when shopping for appliances.
Redefining appliance shopping
By Kristel Dacumos-Lagorza
Faced with competition from online shopping sites that offer promos, discounts, and the promise of... Read more
Actress Andi Eigenmann checking out the new Athlete’s Foot store in Rockwell. Released
New havens of wellness and active...
By Robbie Pangilinan
To celebrate the Wellness Month this July, two sportswear stores have opened, offering more choices... Read more
Designed by French design firm Malherbe, S Maison’s sleek and modern interior was recently formally introduced to the public via a grand launch showcasing the mall’s well-curated mix of Epicurean dining and high fashion retail brands. Photo release
Award-winning French-designed mall...
S Maison, the 62nd mall of Filipino mall chain SM, was recently feted by the Prix Versailles World... Read more
Urban legends: You can design your own watch on the Undone website — like the Urban models shown above — and have it delivered from Hong Kong in days. Photos by WALTER BOLLOZOS
Bespoke watches for the e-commerce age
THE X-PAT FILES By Scott Garceau
If you think of personal style as a journey — one without a fixed endpoint because our tastes are... Read more
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Health and Family

While many dentists view "TMD" or Temporo Mandibular Disorders as being caused by an “abnormal” upper and lower jaw relationship, there is little scientific evidence to show that this is true. File photo
Think you have TMD? Here's what...
By Ricardo Boncan
Studies in the US and Europe show that around 20 to 25 percent of people experience some kind of... Read more
By comparison, kids in higher-income homes spend just under two hours on such activities. The offspring of better-educated parents also spend less time with media (1 hour, 37 minutes) compared with children of those with less education (2 hours, 50 minutes). Philstar.com/file
Study: Lower-income kids give more time...
Children in lower-income families spend more time watching TV and using electronic devices than... Read more
Richard Thaler, the Father of Behavioral Economics, is the 2017 Nobel Prize winner for Economics.
Behavioral Economist Richard Thaler...
RAISING CHILDREN WITH HIGH FQ By Rose Fres Fausto
I am happy because honestly, I’ve long been waiting for him to receive this prestigious award.
Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa is a staunch advocate of mental health awareness.
Kylie Verzosa: Let’s talk and save a...
WELL-BEING By Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit
World Mental Health Day was celebrated last October 10.
“Our goal is to take away the kids from the street and get them involved in sports and give them a basketball career,” says Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Who will be the next Giannis?
REAL SPORTS SCENE By Anthony Suntay
Meeting one’s idol can do wonders for a child!
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Food and Leisure

Smoked Octopus and Uni at Dulo. Photo by GABBY CANTERO
Let's eat
By Spanky Hizon Enriquez
Malate was once upon a time, a genteel neighborhood, charming and tree-lined, dotted with small and... Read more
Timothy Trinidad, winner for the cuisine category, competing for an appetizer and a main course.
Judging the Conrad FB Masters
FOOD FOR THOUGHT By Millie & Karla Reyes
The winning chefs will compete  with chefs from other Conrad Hotels  in Asia.
When the budget is tight, chill and do diskarte.
How to be ‘madiskarte’ in life when you...
By Euden Valdez
What is this all-Filipino trait that enables us to get by even in the stickiest situations and... Read more
Check out these new offerings.  
#FoodFriday: 13 flavors to try for...
By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
Friday the 13th is said to be bad luck, but not if one is in the company of good food, family and... Read more
Chef Den Lim loves cooking crab. Here’s his bestselling Crab Marlen, with sauce made of 30 salted egg yolks! His dishes are featured at Flavors at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati until Oct. 19.
Holy, crab, Denlim’s Kitchen goes to...
#NOFILTER By Chonx Tibajia
You know you’re in for a good meal when your seatmates start bringing out the Lipitor. “We’re about... Read more
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Modern Living

Welcome to Camp N  
Weekends at Nuvali
By Julie Cabatit-Alegre
Whoever said “There are not enough days in the weekend” must have had Nuvali in mind. Since its... Read more
Oppein has over 1,800 kitchen models, 1,200 wardrobe and 550 bathroom cabinets that are exported to more than 120 countries.  In the Philippines, they have two showrooms, in Alabang and Cebu.
Oppein opens doors for beautiful...
CRAZY QUILT By Tanya Lara
One of the coolest things that technology has done for home and design is that synthetic materials... Read more
Operation Smile Philippines executive director Gian Trebol and country director of development Bobby Manzano with Belo Medical Group founder and medical director Dr. Vicki Belo-Kho lead the charge towards transforming the lives of children with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities.
Belo: Going the extra smile
OH YES, IT’S JOHNNY By Johnny Litton
The ever philanthropic Belo Medical Group CEO and founder Dr. Vicki Belo-Kho, in partnership with... Read more
Frances Alfafara, GM Patrick Carroll, Nico Velasquez and Winnie Fannon  
Cebu Marriott Hotel celebrates life and...
C‘EST CEBU By Honey Jarque Loop
In keeping with the tradition of hosting a  birthday party with members of the local lifestyle... Read more
The UP Town Center is an oasis surrounded by select retail and restaurants, set within the oasis of the UP Diliman campus.  
Landscapes that add value
CITY SENSE By Paulo Alcazaren
I got a lot of great feedback from my article last week on the winners of the first GantimPALA... Read more
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Gadgets

PayMaya, Smart furth...
After it introduced the first Quick Response (QR) code payments via app in the Philippines last May... Read more
Say hello to yellow: The oh-so cute and cool Nissan Juke
Cool, compact and a...
MISS TECH By Kathy Moran
There was something special about the Nissan Juke when it was first launch in early 2016.
The V7+, the latest pride of the topnotch Chinese smartphone manufacturer, skyrocketed in pre-orders mainly because of ts top-of-the-line features. Vivo/Released
Vivo's latest f...
The Vivo V7+, which was unveiled last week with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla leading the... Read more
Toyota keeps the crown: The all new Camry
Toyota keeps the cro...
MISS TECH By Kathy Moran
There is nothing not to like in Toyota Motor Philippines’ (TMP) all-new Camry — after all, it is... Read more
Former Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach shares three favorite features that she loves most in Huawei P10. Huawei/Released
3 Huawei P10 feature...
Recently hailed as Huawei’s new local brand ambassador, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach can... Read more
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Cassandra

Metrobank chairman Arthur Ty delivers the opening remarks during the conferment ceremony.
2017 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding...
As part of Metrobank’s 55th anniversary celebration, this year’s Metrobank Foundation Outstanding... Read more
Ralph’s Wine & Spirits and Philippine Wine Merchants president Ralph Lim Joseph with Grace Glory Go
Another happy birthday for Ralph @ New...
Ralph Lim Joseph of Ralph’s Wines and Spirits and Philippine Wine Merchants celebrated his birthday... Read more
Rustan’s patriarch and chairman emeritus Amb. Bienvenido Tantoco Sr. and Criselda Lontok
Criselda Lontok showcases ‘Life in...
Criselda Lontok, the grand dame of timeless design, showcases her elegant touch, romanticism and... Read more
Nedy Tantoco poses with the portrait of her mom, Rustan’s founder Glecy Rustia-Tantoco
65 facets of extraordinary, 65 years of...
This year, Rustan’s, the brand that is well-loved by fashion aficionados and fans of the finer... Read more
The Asean Legacy Awardees: (from left) Haji Musa Bin Hj Adnin from Brunei, Rattana Prathoumvan from Laos, Aung Ko Win from Myanmar, Dr. (H.C.) Sudhamek AWS from Indonesia, Asean-BAC Philippines members George Barcelon and Tessie Sy-Coson, chair Joey Concepcion, President Rodrigo Duterte, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, Sakchai Unchittikul from Thailand, John Gokongwei Jr. from the Philippines, Wee Cho Yaw from Singapore, Goh Peng Ooi from Malaysia, and Le Van Than as the representative of Le Thu Thuy from Vietnam
2017 Asean Business Awards @ Solaire
Taipan John Gokongwei Jr. was the only legacy awardee from the Philippines at the 10th ASEAN... Read more
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Allure

Victoria ‘Vicky’ Yabut.
Veni, Vidi, VSY
UPTOWN/DOWNTOWN By Joanne Zapanta-Andrada
In Idée, a quaint fashion store along Chino Roces Ave., one would find a collection of the most... Read more
(From left) Rustan Commercial Corp. board member Maritess Tantoco-Enriquez, Jewelmer group president and CEO Jacques Branellec, Rustan Commercial Corp. chairman and CEO Nedy Tantoco with Jewelmer group chairman Manuel Cojuangco and EVP and deputy CEO Jacques Christophe Branellec lead the ceremonial ribbon cutting to open Jewelmer’s newest location at Rustan’s the Silver Vault.
The national gem finds a new home
OH YES, IT’S JOHNNY! By Johnny Litton
“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” — James Cash Penney
At the Marie France Group of Companies Binondo re-launch in the ETY Building on Quintin Paredes St. are (from left) president George Siy, NJ Torres-Jacobson, Tricia Centenera, Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi, Issa Litton, your columnist and director Renato Reyes.
Saving face (body & hair), Binondo-...
WRY BREAD By Philip Cu-Unjieng
When you’ve been running three brand names for over 30 years, and continue to expand and experience... Read more
Carissa Cruz-Evangelista in her Beatriz booth, A101, at Premiere Classe.
Thread Count
MULTIPLE CHOICE By Luis Espiritu, Jr.
Filipino pride was shining through at the recently concluded global fashion accessories trade show... Read more
The late lawyer Chinky Santiago.
An ode to Chinky
NEW BEGINNINGS By Büm D. Tenorio, Jr.
The ultimate secret of life is in its beginning and end. There’s a time to be born, and a time to... Read more
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