"Replacing Chef Chico" is a delectable TV series crafted with all the right ingredients. I was pleasantly surprised, especially considering I haven't seen Sam Milby, Piolo Pascual, and Alessandra Da Rossi in recent works; their portrayal of characters was beautifully executed, making it hard to associate them with previous roles. This series embodies what TV should be—a culmination of focused storytelling on the leads, reminiscent of shows like Grey's Anatomy and CSI, yet with a fresh narrative exploring Filipino recipes and sustainable, local ingredients. "Hain" impresses not only with its ..read more

  Growing in numbers with over 13 million members, the biggest health and beauty loyalty program in the country, Watsons Club officially launched their “Live Well. Get Rewarded.” campaign last September 21, 2023. An event program followed by a shopping party for select Watsons Club members featured the reveal of Watsons Club’s exciting plans under its new campaign spearheaded by Jared de Guzman, Watsons Philippines Customer Director.   Rooted in a commitment to serve as a trusted health and beauty retailer, the intent behind the “Live Well. Get Rewarded.” campaign is to inspire Fi ..read more

Perhaps what I have learned about this film is that we have to keep our humanity no matter what. When a lone building is left after a disastrous earthquake has wrecked the city, the people residents of this apartment have gate kept their complex from outsiders. Appointing a seemingly brave and intelligent man. What does one do to survive amidts a calamity? I don’t usually watch films like this alone but Park Seo-Joon was a good enough reason to go alone coz the hub has work and friends have plans. It’s also been a while since I’ve watched a sub-titled foreign film. But Concetre Uutopia did n ..read more

Brittany Corporation, the luxury residential arm of the country’s largest homebuilder, Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., unveils its plans to roll out new leisure projects in some of the country’s premier tourist destinations amid rising demand from the affluent market. This unprecedented, exciting expansion follows the success of its 100-hectare Swiss-inspired enclave Crosswinds in Tagaytay, where one can find beautiful themed neighborhoods surrounded by some 35,000 towering pine trees comprising the lush forests in the area. Luxury leisure destinations Brittany recently announced i ..read more

For years, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) have been major contributors to the Philippine economy. Recent data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), for instance, shows that remittances from OFWs grew by 3% or USD 2.97 billion in March 2023—a marked increase from the USD 2.89 billion recorded in March of the previous year. The BSP has also reported that total remittances for the first quarter of 2023 have amounted to USD 8 billion all in all.  In spite of their invaluable efforts, however, it’s not uncommon for OFW&nbs ..read more

Hybrid work is becoming both a common and highly sought-after option for many professionals. In 2022, multinational global market researcher Ipsos surveyed the work arrangement preferred by employees. More than 540,000 respondents from 95 countries participated in the said survey, and of this pool, 68 percent indicated that they prefer a hybrid work setup, 28 percent said they prefer to work from home all the time, and 8 percent were partial to full-time onsite work. Employers themselves are also warming up to the idea of hybrid work. Another 2022 survey, this time conducted by the Inter ..read more

Start your day with an uplifting yoga class overlooking the emerald green, luscious fields as the sun rises. Indulge in an ultimate spa experience beneath a luminous afternoon sun. Sip a glass of wine on a shaded, private balcony while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery. Clear your mind with meditation surrounded by aromatic candles amidst the silence of a moonlit mountain.  With the peaking demand and desire for refreshing and rejuvenating nature retreats surrounded by impressive beauty, the designs of residential properties and public spaces are now being shaped around the conte ..read more

Brittany Corporation recently topped off the third building of Alpine Villas in Crosswinds Tagaytay.   The company expects to generate more interest from homebuyers and investors as demand for residential homes outside Metro Manila grows. Owning a second home in leisure destinations has also risen in popularity among high-income buyers.    Brienz is Alpine Villas’ third residential building, which will offer 89 units of studio and one-bedroom with a starting price of P141,000 per square meter, currently valued at P300,000 per square meter. Up to 98% of the ..read more

Arts, wines, and sweets - a private Tuscan-inspired wine-tasting event for homeowners was recently held at the Alfresco di Amore at Portofino in Villar Land.    With a warm and inviting atmosphere, homeowners and guests had the opportunity to try three wines from different parts of the world - red, white, and bubbly, paired with canapes, cheeses, and sweets, each personally selected by Winery PH sommelier Chie Gatchalian.  Residents and guests indulged in decadent, gourmet bites and relaxing jazz music.  While enjoying the wines, they were surrounded by the beautifu ..read more

Escape to the tranquility and elegance of this quaint Swiss-inspired oasis just four hours north of the metro.   Rising on the idyllic side of Baguio City, where the air is fresh, cool, and crisp, is an exquisite vertical village that lets future residents gloriously bask in Cordillera’s green mountain idyll, with its pristine wooded slopes, majestic pine trees, and breathtaking sceneries.   Swiss mountain lifestyle   Bern, a four-tower high-end condominium development by Brittany Corp., will soon emerge as a premium address for those wishing to live that ultimate dreamy ..read more