EDITOR’S CHOICE
40th Negros Trade Fair Brings the Heart of the Island to Manila
If you are looking for your next weekend food crawl, local fashion discovery, or artisanal home upgrade, you do not need to book a flight out of the metro. This September, the vibrant spirit, flavors, and craftsmanship of the Negros Island Region are landing right in BGC. Running from September 22 to 27, 2026, at…
TRENDING & FEATURES
LOOK: Carlos Yulo and Chloe San Jose Are Engaged
It’s official: Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and his longtime girlfriend, Chloe San Jose, are finally engaged. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Carlos revealed that he popped the question nine months ago, with Chloe giving him the sweetest “Yes.” “And all I can say and all I can feel, is that I am truly…
EAT & DRINK
154kg of Tender Juicy Hotdogs Caught Being Smuggled Into Japan—Japanese Netizens React
Just like kids, Japanese people can definitely recognize the unmistakable flavor of Filipino hotdogs. Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs recently made headlines in Japan after three Filipinos attempted to smuggle roughly 154 kilograms of the product through Narita International Airport in November 2025. Based on reports, the three Filipino suspects used empty bags of dried instant…
ENTERTAINMENT & CELEBRITY NEWS
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Makes History at the MTV Video Music Awards
BLACKPINK Lisa just made history at the MTV Video Music Awards. On September 27 (US Time), Lisa became the first-ever Asian solo artist to win the Best Pop award at the highly esteemed music awards. She bagged the award for her hit single “Dream,” which featured Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi. For this award, she bested…
TRAVEL & ADVENTURE
Your Next Trip Abroad Could Cost Less Thanks to This Travel Fair
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Time to Fly Virtual Travel Fair returns in September 2026, offering Filipinos access to exclusive fare deals for travel from 20 September 2026 through 31 August 2027. At the limited-time online-exclusive event, travelers can also look forward to exciting perks and privileges available through Mastercard, KrisFlyer, and participating partners upon booking. Customers…
FASHION & BEAUTY
Bridging Cultures and Craft: Filipino Talent Shines at Regional Fashion Week
Thee inaugural Orchard Road Fashion Week (ORFW) was held from August 12 to 16, 2026, at SCAPE’s Ground Theatre in Singapore. Across five days, the event brought together 40 brands from Singapore and around the world for 25 runway shows, presenting a diverse mix of streetwear, contemporary fashion, experimental design, and couture. Three Philippine brands…
LIFESTYLE & PLACES
Annual Design Event Sets Sights on Positioning the Philippines as a Regional Powerhouse
Philippine Institute of Interior Designers is celebrating its 62nd anniversary this year—marking six decades of growth from a small circle of practitioners into a licensed, regulated, and nationally recognized discipline. To celebrate this milestone, the organization is back with Manila Interior Design Week (MIDW), running from September 30 to October 3, 2026. Previously a three-day…
GAMING & TECH
Why the MacBook Neo is the Ultimate Desk-Aesthetic Upgrade
There’s a very specific feeling that comes with unpacking new tech. For the longest time, though, buying a laptop felt a lot like buying an appliance—purely functional and necessary for work or school. But as our spaces become more curated and our digital lives spill into our daily lives, what we place on our desks…
DEALS
Early Christmas Shopping? Here Are 10 Gift Ideas You Can Get for Less
Shopping for Christmas gifts can be tedious and stressful, especially when we’re dealing with heavy crowds, expected traffic, or our schedules getting crazy packed during the season. Thankfully, we can leave the stress behind and do most of our shopping online, making it much easier for those who have little to no time to spare…
EVENTS
Learn Filipino Sign Language Through Dance at “Say It With Filipino Sign Language”
This Global Deaf Awareness Month, The Heart at Play Foundation, Inc. (THP) and Kidlat Dance Studio are coming together to create an afternoon of learning, movement, and connection through “Say It With Filipino Sign Language,” a beginner-friendly and interactive workshop that introduces participants to Filipino Sign Language (FSL) while incorporating dance cues into the experience.…
ADVOCACIES
For Aya Fernandez, Sustainability Is Both a Lifelong Practice and Fruitful Business Venture
Our environment may be in its most critical state yet. Between rampant economic crises, extreme calamities that leave irreparable damage in their wake, and technological advancements that drain our natural resources faster than we think, the fruitful future we’ve envisioned for the planet is getting harder to achieve by the minute. For actress, host, and…
SPORTS
From Pilates to Spinning in BF Homes: ESpace is the Ultimate Fitness Haven
If you’re a Southie who loves the adrenaline that comes with spinning, the challenges of a Pilates reformer class, or the focus that it takes to power through a barre class; you need to check out the newly opened ESpace Wellness Club in BF Homes. I took one class, and I am completely hooked. What…
