Comfort meets celebration this season as Pancake House welcomes summer with vibrant new offerings, promotions and sweet deals, and the grand opening of its very first store in Ilocos Norte.   A warm welcome up North: Pancake House in SM City Laoag   Something exciting is coming to the North: Pancake House is opening its doors in Ilocos Norte for the very first time. Launching on May 30, 2025, at SM City Laoag, this milestone brings the brand’s signature comfort classics closer to more Filipino families, right at the heart of the region.   Located on the Upper Ground Floor,...

A global survey by UNIQLO and Dynata of over 7,000 people revealed that 86% of urban commuters are experiencing unpredictable weather, making comfort a top priority in their daily travel. Especially in challenging conditions like extreme heat, comfortable clothing is seen to greatly influence work performance, mood, and stress management. Breathable, lightweight, and sweat absorbent fabrics emerged as key priorities, with 64% believing quick-drying materials could ease daily challenges.   In Bangkok and similarly traffic-heavy, humid cities like Metro Manila, these challenges are felt even more sharply. Survey data from Bangkok reveals a clear shift in priorities, with comfort and...

Guevarra’s by Chef Laudico returns with the third installment of Taste of the Philippines: A Global Culinary Journey, an ongoing celebration of Filipino culinary artistry and cultural pride. The latest edition to the series takes an exciting turn with the restaurant’s newest collaborators: Melbourne-based culinary collective Adobros, led by the dynamic duo Chef Michael Pastrana and Chef Morris Danzen Catanghal.   The collaborative effort between two culinary sensations is poised to be a feast for the senses and the soul, where heritage meets innovation, and classic Filipino recipes are elevated with Aussie flair. At the core of this partnership is...

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the launch of The Roger Federer Collection. Created by UNIQLO Creative Director Clare Waight Keller, the collection is a modern compilation of refined, everyday sportswear, inspired by the iconic style—on and off the court—of the UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassador. The Roger Federer Collection features a versatile lineup of contemporary and sophisticated items, with exceptional functionality to wear casually or actively. Combining a refined color expression, and minimalist designs with great attention to detail, each collection piece conveys a sense of elegance, bringing comfort and color to everyday life.   Roger Federer commented: “I am...

Engkanto Brewery, the most internationally awarded local craft brewery, is once again leading the Filipino craft community in organizing the first MABREWHAY CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL, co-presented by Ayala Land and Make It Makati, on May 16 to 18, 2025, at the Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City. Admission to the festival is free.   Following the successful turnout of last year’s Craft Beer Fest 2024, which had an estimated total of 7,500 attendees for two days, MABREWHAY aims to draw more beer enthusiasts, this time for an unprecedented three straight days, making it the longest craft beer celebration in the country.   Joining Engkanto at the festival are the finest local craft breweries from different parts of the country that will showcase their best brews: Boondocks Brewing, Bulul Brewery, Craft Beer Sanctuary,...