Category: Lifestyle & Places

Everyone says Optum is a great place to work, but we wanted to see for ourselves. So, we went “undercover” as new hires and joined their New Employee Orientation, a pleasantly surprising, warm, and welcoming …

Indonesia isn’t just Bali. This Southeast Asian gem is made up of more than 17,000 islands, each with its own treasures. And while Bali and Bintan might be the more famous names on the list, …

One of the world’s most beloved art destinations, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, has sounded the alarm: without additional government funding, it may be forced to shut its doors. The museum—home to the largest …

Clear your schedules, bibliophiles—the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) is making its highly anticipated return from September 10 to 14, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Now in its 45th year, MIBF …

If there’s one thing that unites Filipinos everywhere, it’s basketball. From half-court games in the barangay to full-blown tournaments, the sport continues to thrive as a national pastime. Now, two major players in the local …

Great news for the taga-North! You no longer have to brave the traffic all the way to Pasay to shop for official Disney merch. Almost a year after opening its first Southeast Asia branch at …

Looking for a change of scenery without the stress of long drives or airport lines? Just a few hours north, Clark Marriott offers one of the best stay experiences in Central Luzon. It’s not just …

Tiktok, a rescued dog who survived after being shot with dart arrows, has died from a car accident. On September 7, BACH Project PH mourned the unfortunate loss on Facebook. “Today, we lost Tiktok in …

Cebuanos now have a brand-new literary haven to explore: the first Fully Booked x Kinokuniya branch in the Queen City of the South is officially open at SM City Cebu. The bookstore collaboration opened its doors last August …

The Sandbox Collective is back—and they’re kicking off 2026 with a bang. The award-winning theater company is opening its new season this February with the explosive rock musical Spring Awakening, to be staged at the …