How are you doing lately? Are you stressed right now? We keep on hearing the word "stressed" more often from our family and friends. We are doing our very best to live with “the new normal” in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. From the school or work from home set-up to doing groceries with extra precautions, we all share the feeling of our lives disrupted, wishing it could go back to the way it was. With all these anxieties and worries piling up, we can easily fall victim to stress. November 2-6, 2020, is Stress Awareness Week. We aim...

October 2020 | Spiral makes a much-anticipated comeback as it reopens its doors on October 2, 2020. As the world enters a new era in luxury dining, Asia Pacific’s most interactive gastronomic destination places the spotlight on its roots with new signature specialties prepared à la minute by expert culinary artisans and standards that go beyond its norm of stringent safety and hygiene measures.     Clean is the new chic. Safety is the new luxury. In this new normal environment, guests are immersed in a journey through diverse culinary heritage with a fresh market experience. Guests get to personally...

Good news shoppers, you can now shop anytime, anywhere with SM’s newest online application! Yes, you read it right, aside from its official online stores at Shopee and Lazada, the biggest shopping mall chain in the country, SM Supermalls, has introduced its first-ever online shopping platform—SM Malls Online.   Screenshot from smmallsonline.com   SM Malls Online is the newest online shopping platform of SM Supermalls, where customers can now visit their favorite malls virtually and enjoy shopping for their favorite SM Malls brands ranging from food & beverage to general merchandise. With SM’s mission in promoting a hassle-free shopping experience,...

It has been proven that helmets have been saving thousands of lives every year. In 2017 alone, motorcycle helmets saved an estimated 1,872 lives. And additional 749 lives more could have been saved in the same year if all motorcyclists had worn their helmets. On the other hand, the use of motorcycle helmets had saved nearly $3.5 billion in economic costs, and $21 billion in comprehensive costs. This is according to the findings of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the US.   The anatomy of a motorcycle helmet according to Motorcycle Legal Foundation   As we delve into knowing...

Food really brings people together—and this is evident for Filipinos. We always celebrate everything with a lot of food on the table as a vital part of our culture and beliefs. Filipino cuisines are among the distinct yet versatile food menus in the world. It may not be as grandest as other dishes on the planet, but the joy and excitement every time it served on our tables are truly indescribable—well, nothing beats home.   As food junkies, we are always on-the-go for a gastronomical adventure to taste, try, and experience new dishes and go-to-places where culture meets food and...