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Words by Lori Dumaligan Photos by Lorraine Giron Think of that video that makes you want to pack a suitcase and travel around the world. You’ve probably seen them online. Videos that show people, religion, …

The Philippine weaving industry is one constantly overlooked given the amount of effort, skill, and heart they pour into the work they do. A struggling industry that doesn’t always get the recognition they deserve, it …

Bea Patricia “Patch” Magtanong recently claimed two monumental achievements: passing the 2018 bar exam and winning the Binibining Pilipinas International crown. In fact, it was only days after she was crowned that the newest batch …

The person behind these fabulous cutouts is a fresh graduate of Cebu Normal University named Marc Loria Brua, a 20 years old artist who has a degree in Bachelor of Science in Education Major in …

After bagging the crown for Miss Universe Philippines 2019 in the recently concluded Bb. Pilipinas 2019 Pageant, Cebuana Gazini Ganados took to Instagram to thank those who have helped her on her journey so far. …

Early Monday morning, during the Binibining Finals night at Araneta Coliseum, Gazini Christiana Ganados from Talisay, Cebu wins as the official representative of the Philippines for Miss Universe 2019. A crowd favorite for her aura …

Words by Kelly Punzalan As much as I love wearing heels, they’re not exactly ideal for everyday use, especially for on-the-go gals. We need comfortable footwear that will let us roam around freely and won’t …

My Dream in a Shoebox has been at the forefront of enabling bigger dreams through education and empowerment. It partners with institutions and organizations that share the same vision of ensuring that all children reach …

In line with the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of General Emilio Aguinaldo, the first and youngest President of the Philippine Republic, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has issued commemorative stamps to honor the …

If you didn’t know this yet, sunlight is the best light source for your picture-perfect selfies! In photography, the golden hour is the period of the day shortly after sunrise or before sunset. It is during which daylight is …

However much you hate to admit it, you know that the saying “back in my day, we used to do x” has passed through your head at least once. You don’t even have to be …

It was only on December 2018 when the new Ms. Universe, Catriona Gray, was asked during the pageant regarding her stand on the legalization of marijuana. As a pharmacist-educator, I share the same view that …

Beauty pageants are big in the Philippines. Almost the entire nation celebrates beauty contests (or Beaucon as commonly used by the gay community). Regular working employees plan their calendar all year round from small time local …

Four  years ago, I had my first stint for When in Manila, covering an event for an iconic band in the Philippines: Eraserheads. It was the launch of their magazine cover for Esquire Philippines, as well as …

And just like that, another year has passed. But before we face 2019 head on, we want to look back at the amazing year that was 2018. Whether in events, pop culture, and one of …

The moment Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe 2018, the online community couldn’t be any prouder, especially the Bicalanos as that’s where she hails from. Her gown for the finals was even inspired by the …

Although 2018 wasn’t the first time we ever had progressive Asian representation in the media—we’ve had Lucy Liu and “Joy Luck Club” from the past years, to name a few—what makes 2018 so special is …

Everyone’s talking about how stunning Catriona Gray was when she strutted wearing her Miss Universe 2018 national costume featuring Pampanga’s pride: the giant lantern. It was a great introduction and very timely as the annual …

In case you were avoiding all forms of social media recently, then you can’t have missed Catriona Gray being crowned Miss Universe 2018. A win like this obviously calls for a celebration. And my favorite way …

The costume portion of Miss Universe has always been a fan favorite. Audiences love to see their beauty queens dressed to the nines — in less conventional ways. It’s the perfect platform for a nation’s …

It’s always great to see our country take a stand when it comes to issues that matter. Did you know that based on the September data from the DOH, there are 32 incidences of HIV …

It’s that time of the year again and over the past few days, many of us were wondering what our favorite stars would be wearing. Though some celebrities had posted sneak peaks, we were still …

The next most beautiful woman in the universe will be crowned at Bangkok, Thailand! It has been announced that Thailand will host the next Miss Universe coronation night. The last Asian country to host the …

A huge crowd of over 10,000 high-energy fans gave Binibining Pilipinas the biggest audience turnout in its long, illustrious history when it held this year’s much-anticipated Grand Coronation Night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last …

New Binibining Pilipinas Queens crowned, from left to right: Samantha Bernardo, second runner-up; Michele Gumabao, Binibining Pilipinas Globe; Eva Patalinjug, Binibining Pilipinas Grand International; Catriona Gray, Miss Universe Philippines; Ma. Ahtisa Manalo, Binibining Pilipinas International; …

We, Filipinos, no doubt love beauty pageants. This year, we’re about to see another set of beautiful and talented young ladies go on a battle to take home one of the national titles in this …

Pageant season is back again, which means we’ll once again be reminded of how beautiful Filipinas are. The next pageant to look forward to is the Miss World and we already have the candidates for …

(4th from left-right) Amorita Brand Ambassador and model Catriona Gray, PAA Ancillary Head Karlo Sanchez, Amorita Resort COO Lyba Godio, Sunnies Digital Manager Sam Santos, Sunnies Marketing Assistant Nikka Santos.  AirAsia, the World’s Best Low …

I admit I’m an over-thinker. I’m someone who ‘loves’ spending time overthinking. I overthink many things. I spend unacceptable amounts of time pondering about my career, my family, other people, and my life, in general. …

After a deliberate and rigorous week-long screening process, Mrs. Stella Marquez Araneta and the officials of Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) are proud to announce the 40 official candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2018.  With the …