A typical day for a mompreneur involves balancing family responsibilities, customer orders, and business growth. In the Philippines, where typhoons, floods, and other calamities can disrupt daily life without warning, business as usual can change in an instant. For home-based entrepreneurs, these are more than natural events. They can damage…
For nearly three decades, Gaisano Market—better known to Dabawenyos as GMarket—has been woven into the fabric of everyday life in Davao City. From families stocking up on weekly essentials to quick trips for household needs, the homegrown supermarket has built a reputation as a trusted local institution. Now, GMarket is…
One of my favorite YouTube series and social media accounts, Subway Takes, has officially received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama, or Variety Series. Created by Kareem Rahma and Andrew Kuo, and hosted by Kareem Rahma, each episode interviews daily commuters on the New York subway, asking…
Developing practical skills and learning a new language require structured training, experienced instructors, and the right learning environment. At the Philippine College of Technology (PCT), students and learners can strengthen both through TESDA-accredited technical programs and the PCT Japanese Language Review Center. Japanese Language Review Center Learn to read, speak,…
The TNT Tropang 5G team manager plus other hoop stars brings the Jolas Cup back to Cagayan de Oro. For love of the game, PLDT Home and TNT Tropang 5G bring fans closer to the action. Basketball legend Jojo Lastimosa and stars Poy Erram, Rey Nambatac, and Glenn Khobuntin unite…
There’s a belief that’s inculcated in me that art thrives in chaos. And when I visited Singapore, everything was the opposite of clutter: it was clean, organized, and seemingly devoid of entertainment or artistic expression. However, I realize now that I was mistaken. In my naïveté, I compared it to…
Up to 30% off bestsellers and exclusive deals make celebrating mom more thoughtful and effortless. Ask any Filipino mom what she wants, and chances are she’ll say, “Kahit ano.” It may sound simple, but it carries a lifetime of putting others first. That is why choosing a gift can feel…
Recognized for programs delivering impact across key stakeholders foodpanda Philippines clinched multiple wins at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the region’s premier business awards recognizing innovation in communications and public service across 29 markets. The honors span purpose-driven platforms built for foodpanda’scustomers, partner riders, and vendor partners. Under the category for…
From child advocate to young leader: a full-circle journey into the heart of conservation For Xia Vigor, environmental advocacy has never been just a role. It is not something she puts on for a camera or mentions in an interview because it sounds good. Instead, it is something she has…