November marks the eight-month of lockdown in the Philippines--the longest quarantine in the world, and it seems like wearing of face masks will still take a long while now. For fashion enthusiasts, having the same styles of face masks might not be favorable as they want to achieve their stylish lifestyle and make the most out of this pandemic period without violating any health protocols--just being kikay or sort of arte things. To make this ‘face mask’ season colorful and fun, many creative Pinoys have taken the call and brought the house down in creating these cute and stylish face...

Cycling is a popular sport and hobby here in the Philippines. And now, biking as means of transportation has been deemed a common practice as well — mostly during the pandemic, whereas the public transportations strictly limit its passengers to avoid the further spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, as more people are encouraged to purchase a bike recently, the price tag attached to these single-track vehicles has been insanely overwhelming. Aside from that specific type of bike that you are aiming for, the amount of investment for upgrades and maintenance can be really expensive for your wallet. In fact, some bikes...

Coping with stress these days is beyond difficult--personal problems, workload, and pandemic. It’s taking a toll on us and it affects our well-being for a while now. Read: Are you stressed lately? Most of us right now in the world are working from home, and believe it or not, it’s one of the major sources of stress. All of us dreamt of having this set-up to avoid long queues and traffic jams, but now we’re literally on the verge of adapting and hating it.   Photo courtesy of Pexels.com   Yes, the sudden transition tremendously affects us in a not...

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...