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A gentleman’s first bespoke shirt

The first step in commissioning a bespoke shirt has nothing to do with measurements. No…

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average…

Tail-wagging treats for your pups

Our family pets, Daisy, a lhasa apso, and Hoshi, a shih tzu, are at the…

Pearls: The gem that lives

Since June is the month of pearls, it seems only fitting to talk about one…

‘Obsession’ and a wish for better pay

“Obsession” is a rare Hollywood Cinderella story. Between blockbusters with $100 million budgets and A-lister…

When water becomes the author

How do you photograph climate change without reducing it to doom and gloom? Through multiple…

I tried a color analysis in Korea: Is it worth the hype?

If you’ve spent any time on beauty TikTok in the last few years, you’ve probably…

The Flora de Filipinas collection: Bringing heritage to the table

Some objects do more than decorate a table. They preserve history. That thought came to…

The best vacations happen in places with soul

I like to refer to myself as an extroverted introvert: lively and talkative within a…

It’s hard being a Filipino today 

Over the last few weekends, I’ve been watching movies on Philippine history. I was watching…