A children’s story with a bigger purpose is making waves in Manila. Full Phils, a youth-led non-profit supporting Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong who dream of finishing college, has officially launched its debut book, A Heart in Two Places, at Museo Pambata. Penned by Full Phils founder Emilio Baja, the book tells the…
Two very different artifacts—one from the gilded halls of power in the 1970s and the other from the ancient shores of Butuan—are set to headline Leon Gallery’s Mid-Year Auction, each telling its own story about prestige, influence, and the value of legacy. The first is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date in 18-karat yellow gold, bearing…
OSAKA, JAPAN — The Philippines has found its place in the heart of Expo 2025 Osaka through a breathtaking symbol of heritage and unity: a 6,500-year-old oak tree dedicated to the nation at the Forest of Civilizations, one of the Expo’s largest and most visionary installations. On July 22, 2025, Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles, Chief…
The Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. (BAFI) and Uratex are embarking on another decade together, renewing their 10-year partnership to bring science, art, and discovery closer to Filipino communities nationwide. As one of the founding partners of The Mind Museum, Uratex has long been part of its mission to nurture curiosity and imagination. This renewed alliance…
It was an evening where history, melody, and artistry intertwined — as InLife, the country’s first and largest Filipino life insurance company, treated its elite Amorsolo Club members to Harmonies InLife: Salinlahi — A Tribute to Timeless Filipino Legacy. Held at the elegant Tanghalang Haribon in the Insular Life Corporate Centre, the event became a…
Cubao, Quezon City, is the “center of the universe,” as many commuters would say. Surrounded by many bus terminals and train stations, it is considered a central hub, or the heart of Quezon City. It lies within a pocket of time, found between malls and traffic-heavy avenues. (Photo courtesy of Google.) Built in the 1970s…
If you thought Corso Como 88 couldn’t get any chicer, think again. The upscale lifestyle boutique—already a haven for high fashion lovers—has now brought the timeless elegance of Murano glass to its curated collection. A name synonymous with style and European luxury, Corso Como 88 is expanding its artful offerings with handcrafted Murano glass pieces…
A fresh and exciting destination has just opened its doors in the South—Re-find, a thoughtfully curated marketplace where fashion lovers, collectors, and savvy shoppers alike can uncover exceptional finds at remarkable value. From dazzling jewelry to pre-loved luxury bags, timepieces, and rare collectibles, Re-find is where timeless style meets smart shopping. But Re-find is more…
Following last year’s exhibit, artist Norjan Ismail Abass will have a limited run for his new exhibit “Maria: A Kaleidoscope” from July 26 to August 1 in Quezon City’s Gateway Gallery Studio. The exhibit explores Filipina’s roles in colonial or post-colonial times and how the Filipiniana dress serves as a tool of protection, comfort or…
The toy guns, made in China and capable of firing real bullets, have now been banned in Japan.Photo: Japan Today Japanese authorities have issued an urgent nationwide recall of thousands of claw machine toy guns after discovering that the seemingly harmless plastic items can actually fire real bullets. On July 20, 2025, Japan Today reported…