I first heard about Manna Cafe in 2012 when I got invited to its grand opening in BF Homes Paranaque. That branch no longer exists but I am glad to learn that Manna Bakery and Cafe is now more accessible in its new location at the third floor of SM BF Sucat. Manna Bakery and Cafe at SM BF Sucat My hubby and...

Fifty kilometers away from Cagayan de Oro and two kilometers from Dahilayan Adventure Park lies a two-hectare farm called Alomah's Place. This beautiful property combines its owners' surnames: Grace Alombro (her maiden name) and Benjohn Mahistrado, a couple who acquired their land through years of sheer grit and...

Many of us express the desire to be able to grow fruits and vegetables in our own backyards, or even in windowsill pots. Yet, we are hampered by various reasons such as not having enough space and time for, or knowhow about gardening.   this 300sqm. organic farm grows several varieties of vegetablesusing square...

I've been a fan of Freeway's National Artist Collectors' Series ever since the F. Sionil Jose Collection was launched in 2011. The pieces they always came up with have very nice designs that beautifully incorporate each artist's specialty. the Freeway x Imao collection features vibrant colorsinspired by Imao's...

One of the most talked-about names in fashion is now Penshoppe's newest global ambassador! Supermodel Gigi Hadid joins the international clothing brand to become the face of its newest line of super stretch denims for women. Gigi Hadid x Penshoppe Penshoppe is indeed staying true to its mission of putting the Philippines...

I love living in the South of Metro Manila. Although it takes us time, a lot of traffic, and toll fees to reach places like Makati or Ortigas, I always feel happy to be going home. Here, life may not be necessarily as laid back as we'd like it to be but my husband and I still try to make it as such.  serenity...

There are still so many things to be done to improve the lives of Filipinos, especially when it comes to health services. Yet, we must not forget to appreciate the milestones that have already been achieved in the past six years during President Benigno Simeon Aquino III's term. launching of dengue vaccine for public...

The Philippines is a country where beautiful women come in all shapes and colors. However, let’s admit that not everyone is happy with her skin tone. As much as I admire Filipinas who are already comfortable in being kayumanggi or morena, I also respect those who would like their skin to look fairer. #bringyourskintolight...

For many people, buffets are good reasons to indulge the palate with various bursts of flavors. However, when the selection of food is too overwhelming, we end up not tasting everything even if we wanted to, right? That happens to me a lot!  The Round Table buffet At The Round Table, they limit the selection...

Did you know that 98 percent of Filipino asthma patients continue to lack proper treatment? According to the Global Asthma Report, an estimated 300 million people worldwide are affected by asthma. In the Philippines, there are approximately 11 million or 1 out 10 Filipinos who suffer from this debilitating condition....

Getting old is something we cannot do anything about. However, looking one's age is definitely optional :) A lot of individuals would admit to wanting to look young as long as possible. And, why not? As long as you can afford them, there are a lot of beauty-enhancing products to choose from in the market today. Mesoestetic...

Nowadays, many young Filipinos want to keep updated on what's fashionable and trendy by following certain fashionistas online. Style mavens Kryz Uy and Camille Co built a large following on their blogs, Lookbook, and Chictopia pages with their style smarts. Their signature styles have also been featured in magazines...

I have four kids and am very mindful of the products I use on them, especially when they were still very small. Although three are now taller than I am, my son with special needs remains the family’s baby. always our baby Our James has cerebral palsy. He cannot talk and walk, nor is able to even sit up by himself....