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Complex Lifestyle Store is on sale!
September 22, 2016

Complex Lifestyle Store is on sale!

Catch awesome deals on select brands! Are you ready to hear this great news? Get as much as 50% off on your favorite Complex Lifestyle Store brands for the month of September!
Filipino Transgender models for Harper’s Bazaar India October Cover
September 22, 2016

Filipino Transgender models for Harper’s Bazaar India October Cover

US-based transgender model and activist Geena Rocero made it as one of two transgender models on Harper’s Bazaar India’s October cover. The issue featured a nine-model cover study which celebrates diversity. It was produced by Christopher Sollinger. Geena, Tracey, and Tyra share the cover with Muslim model Hind Sahli, Belgian actress Hannelore Knuts, Korean model Soo Joo Park, Cora Emmanuel, sisters Daisy Clementine and Pyper America Smith, and Emanuela de Paula. On Instagram, Rocero said she was honored to share the cover with other personalities, including Tyra Banks and Tracey Africa Norman, one of the first African-American transgender models. “What a honor to share this [Harper’s Bazaar India] cover with […]
Asia World Hospitality awards 31 individuals on hospitality and tourism expertise
September 22, 2016

Asia World Hospitality awards 31 individuals on hospitality and tourism expertise

Asia World Hospitality recently awarded some 30 individuals during three separate ceremonies last month as part of efforts to develop and upgrade the tourism and hospitality industry in the Philippines in line with international standards. Last 2nd of August, 10 individuals were formally awarded with international certificates and official CHE pins during a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) ceremony at the Albertus Magnus Building, University of Santo Tomas with Ms. Machi Borja of Asia World Hospitality in attendance. In 30th of August, 15 participants were awarded during a Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) ceremony at the Belmont Hotel Manila, while another 16 practitioners were awarded certificates and pins in a second […]
Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016 trailer revealed
September 22, 2016

Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016 trailer revealed

Asia takes center stage at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) as TIFF and the Japan Foundation Asia Center unveiled the official poster and trailer for Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016: Reflections on September 12.
Experience the best of Kyushu, Japan with H.I.S. Travel Packages
September 22, 2016

Experience the best of Kyushu, Japan with H.I.S. Travel Packages

H.I.S. Travel, one of the top class tour operators in Japan and one of the leading travel agencies that have 510 outlet/branches worldwide, is now offering New Year Package Promotion for Kyushu, Japan.
MAPSA transactions to be recorded with lapel cameras
September 21, 2016

MAPSA transactions to be recorded with lapel cameras

Troubles about transactions with traffic enforcers of Makati may soon be a thing of the past, and it may happen soon. No details were given other than saying Makati Public Safety Department (MAPSA) enforcers will be provided with lapel cameras in their bid to promote transparency.
PH’s Oldest Tattoo Artist Whang-od, to receive National Living Treasures award
September 21, 2016

PH’s Oldest Tattoo Artist Whang-od, to receive National Living Treasures award

As the oldest traditional “mambabatok” or tattoo artist in the Philippines, Whang-od Oggay became known for her way of tattooing which is the “batok,” using ink composed of ink and water mixture, and is being tapped to the skin by using thorns of pomelo or calamansi tree.
Trucks banned from Skyway starting November 15
September 20, 2016

Trucks banned from Skyway starting November 15

Starting November 15, all trucks will be banned from using Metro Manila’s Skyway in an effort to improve road safety and speed up the flow of traffic on the elevated highway and the soon-to-open Naia Expressway.
Travellers International to open Sheraton, Hilton hotels at Resorts World Manila in 2017
September 20, 2016

Travellers International to open Sheraton, Hilton hotels at Resorts World Manila in 2017

Travellers International, developer and operator of Resorts World Manila, seeks to expand its hotel business by adding a Sheraton and Hilton Hotel to the integrated tourism resort by the fourth quarter of 2017.
Sneakerheads! Check out Pony’s Topstar Ladies Edition
September 20, 2016

Sneakerheads! Check out Pony’s Topstar Ladies Edition

Now, you have another chance to fall in love with these shoes as Pony drops the ladies version of the iconic Archive sneaker!
NEDA Board approves 37-B Metro Manila Bus Rapid Transit project
September 20, 2016

NEDA Board approves 37-B Metro Manila Bus Rapid Transit project

In its first meeting under the administration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has confirmed approvals of nine projects, amounting to an estimated total cost of P171.14 billion, on September 14 (Wednesday).
Okada Manila, to be the official residence of Miss Universe 2017
September 20, 2016

Okada Manila, to be the official residence of Miss Universe 2017

After two decades, the Philippines is up again for another glam-packed night as the country hosts the 65th Miss Universe Pageant. Earlier in August, Okada Manila confirmed that it will be the official residence of Miss Universe 2017 pageant contestants once the competition gets staged in Manila January next year.
Manila, to remove gasoline-run tricycles and pedicabs starting October 15
September 20, 2016

Manila, to remove gasoline-run tricycles and pedicabs starting October 15

Gasoline-powered tricycles and pedicabs, will soon be phased out in the city of Manila, according to Manila City Mayor Joseph Estrada. E-TRIKES. Goodbye smoke-belching vehicles, hello e-trikes. (Image grabbed from philstar.com) On October 15, the said vehicles shall be phased out in order to transform Manila into an “e-trike” (electronic trikes) capital. According to Estrada’s interview with THE STAR, “We want Manila to become the e-trike capital of the Philippines and to make Manila a green city,” he said. The said phasing out of these vehicles is because of Manila’s transition to use e-trikes instead.  The city government has allotted an initial amount of P120 million to buy 10,000 e-trikes […]
Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz wins top prize in Venice Film Festival
September 20, 2016

Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz wins top prize in Venice Film Festival

Renowned Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz has once again made the country proud as his latest work, Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left), won the top prize in the 73rd Festival del Cinema di Venezia.
Mandarin Hotel to rise in Ayala Triangle by 2020
September 19, 2016

Mandarin Hotel to rise in Ayala Triangle by 2020

The northern tip of Ayala Triangle Gardens will soon be home to a new office tower, a retail podium, parking and civic spaces, and a Mandarin Hotel by 2020.
Anatomy of the Filipino Smartphone User
September 19, 2016

Anatomy of the Filipino Smartphone User

PawnHero, the first online pawnshop in Southeast Asia, has made a handy infographic that talks about how Filipinos specifically use their smartphones.
An award-winning wine dinner with Wolf Blass
September 23, 2016

An award-winning wine dinner with Wolf Blass

A Friday night of food, merriment, and award-winning wine had everyone asking for more at the recently concluded Wolf Blass Wine Dinner held at the Glasshouse, New World Makati Hotel.
The best of Japan’s seasons: visit Nagano Prefecture today!
September 17, 2016

The best of Japan’s seasons: visit Nagano Prefecture today!

Sponsored by the Nagano Prefecture and the Hachijuni Bank, this year’s seminar brought roughly 20 businesses together, twice more than they had last year.
Fashion Philippines stole a limelight at Maison & Objet at Paris Design Week
September 17, 2016

Fashion Philippines stole a limelight at Maison & Objet at Paris Design Week

Filipino fashion accessory companies showcased unique products at Maison et Objet Paris, an international trade fair at the Parc des Exposition in Villepinte this September.
Chef Giuseppe Rivoli’s Signature Dishes at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila
September 20, 2016

Chef Giuseppe Rivoli’s Signature Dishes at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

One of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s flagship restaurant, Cucina, continues to innovate and give its guest a breathtaking dining experience.