EDITOR’S CHOICE


40th Negros Trade Fair Brings the Heart of the Island to Manila

If you are looking for your next weekend food crawl, local fashion discovery, or artisanal home upgrade, you do not need to book a flight out of the metro. This September, the vibrant spirit, flavors, and craftsmanship of the Negros Island Region are landing right in BGC. Running from September 22 to 27, 2026, at…

TRENDING & FEATURES


EAT & DRINK


154kg of Tender Juicy Hotdogs Caught Being Smuggled Into Japan—Japanese Netizens React

​Just like kids, Japanese people can definitely recognize the unmistakable flavor of Filipino hotdogs. Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs recently made headlines in Japan after three Filipinos attempted to smuggle roughly 154 kilograms of the product through Narita International Airport in November 2025. Based on reports, the three Filipino suspects used empty bags of dried instant…

ENTERTAINMENT & CELEBRITY NEWS


LOOK: James Reid Surprises Newlyweds in Cavite With a Special Serenade

Let’s be real—we’ve all dreamt of, or prayed for, a serenade from our celebrity crushes at least once. In fact, most fangirls at heart still secretly wait around for that lucky day. But these newlyweds from Cavite didn’t need manifestations or wishes on shooting stars to experience that precious moment firsthand, and they have the…

TRAVEL & ADVENTURE


Traveling to Taiwan? Get Exclusive Promos at This Upcoming Travel Expo

The fourth Travel Sale Expo (TSE 2026), a major annual travel event in the Philippines, will take place from October 2 to 4, 2026, at the SM Megamall Megatrade Hall in Metro Manila. Located in a prime spot in the center of the exhibition hall (Booths 104 and 109), the Taiwan Pavilion—organized by the Taiwan…

FASHION & BEAUTY


LIFESTYLE & PLACES


Annual Design Event Sets Sights on Positioning the Philippines as a Regional Powerhouse

Philippine Institute of Interior Designers is celebrating its 62nd anniversary this year—marking six decades of growth from a small circle of practitioners into a licensed, regulated, and nationally recognized discipline. ​To celebrate this milestone, the organization is back with Manila Interior Design Week (MIDW), running from September 30 to October 3, 2026. ​Previously a three-day…

GAMING & TECH


DEALS


Paskong Pinoy Starts Early: JBL Kicks-Off the Season With Big Deals

You don’t have to wait until Christmas to score big discounts on your favorite JBL products! You can start shopping as early as October. Yes, you’re hearing it first here: JBL is kicking off its JBL Holiday Kick-off Deals this Friday, October 2, until Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the TriNoma Activity Area in Quezon City.…

EVENTS


Red Bull Wings Cup Opens in the Philippines for EA SPORTS FC 27 Players

The road to Miami begins. Filipino EA SPORTS FC™ players have a chance to compete on the international stage as Red Bull Wings Cup opens in the Philippines. A new EA SPORTS FC™ 27 competition, it gives everyday players the chance to compete for the opportunity to represent their country on a global stage like…

ADVOCACIES


For Aya Fernandez, Sustainability Is Both a Lifelong Practice and Fruitful Business Venture

Our environment may be in its most critical state yet. Between rampant economic crises, extreme calamities that leave irreparable damage in their wake, and technological advancements that drain our natural resources faster than we think, the fruitful future we’ve envisioned for the planet is getting harder to achieve by the minute.  For actress, host, and…

SPORTS


From Pilates to Spinning in BF Homes: ESpace is the Ultimate Fitness Haven

If you’re a Southie who loves the adrenaline that comes with spinning, the challenges of a Pilates reformer class, or the focus that it takes to power through a barre class; you need to check out the newly opened ESpace Wellness Club in BF Homes. I took one class, and I am completely hooked. What…