Long before cigars became fixtures of private lounges and curated menus, they were part of daily life in Central America, where tobacco leaves were rolled and smoked well before the arrival of Europeans. When Spanish explorers encountered the practice in…
Between the restless waters of the Bohol Sea and a ring of brooding volcanoes lies a small island that feels almost mythic. Camiguin rises from the horizon in layers of jungle, coconut groves, and dark volcanic ridges—an island shaped as…
Global sportswear brand Adidas has unveiled the Hyperboost Edge, a lightweight running shoe positioned to signal the next chapter of road running. Fusing performance engineering with modern design, the model brings together three new technologies—the Hyperboost PRO midsole, PRIMEWEAVE upper,…
Dawn breaks over Panglao in bands of jade and silver, the tide slipping back from the sand as fishing boats idle on the horizon. On this luminous stretch of Bohol’s coastline, a new resort rises, inviting travelers to settle into…
Marking its next chapter with quiet confidence, Chiva-Som Hua Hin places traditional Thai medicine (TTM) at the center of its philosophy for 2026—a considered return to the cultural wisdom that has long defined its identity. For more than 2,500 years,…
A consumer watchdog group is warning the public against buying certain Valentine’s Day novelty items after finding high levels of lead and other hazardous substances in products sold in several cities in Metro Manila. BAN Toxics said some inexpensive gift…
What Filipinos eat each day is increasingly being viewed not just as tradition or convenience, but as a practical lever for improving long-term health. As metabolic illnesses rise across the Philippines, health experts are placing renewed emphasis on diet as…
From the red-earth plains of South America’s heartland to river cities shaped by centuries of trade, Paraguay has long been a place travelers stumble upon rather than seek out. That may soon change, as Filipinos can now enter the country…
The Medical Wellness Association (MWA), whose mission is to improve consumer wellness worldwide, has officially declared 2026 as “The Year of the Sardine,” a global initiative aimed at educating and inspiring consumers to choose real, nutritionally dense foods. Sardines, the…
Le Club Lacoste, the chic global community uniting sport and style, is extending its reach in the Philippines, offering members rare access, bespoke services, and refined experiences shaped by the brand’s unmistakable heritage. Created to unite kindred spirits beneath the…
