Lifestyle Asia

Throughout the years, the concept of beauty has transformed to be inclusive. When Bianca Araneta Elizalde was still a commercial model, she recalls there was a distinct standard. From having straight, immaculate black hair, fair skin, a 24-inch waist

“Beauty is really my passion and I want to contribute to make the Philippines confidently beautiful,” says Christopher Cachuela, founder and CEO Avignon Clinic. And he has been pursuing this passion for quite a long time. “Since childhood it's been m

Years ago, Sara Black was a full-time photographer, working in a starkly different industry filled with celebrities and cameras. Today, she finds herself living a decidedly slower, more contemplative life as a meditation and energy coach. “I can’t r

Seeing her mother Julie run the ice cream parlor turned restaurant Milky Way since the ’60s, Malu Gamboa realized she would gladly join the food business one day. Upon finishing her college and master's education in the US, it was time to come home a

“I literally grew up in the store,” shares Toby Claudio. “I was [five] years old and was given my first job to sit on my skateboard and roll over all the freshly-laid tiles of our first Toby’s store in Greenhills.” The vivid memory of seeing the stor

Being in peak physical condition is an important part of Jose Luis Lozano’s life. This also allows Selu, as Lozano is known to friends, to be fully present in the many ventures he is involved in: the Makati Football Club (MFC) as its CEO, owner, and

Skin aging is a culmination of genetic and environmental factors and is largely influenced by the cumulative damage from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The structural integrity of the skin is formed primarily by collagen. UV radiation exposu

Transparent lipgloss or lip oils are key products when you want your lips to look moisturized in their natural color Your skin's quality takes center stage here. Instead of heavy concealers, all you need is clean skin and your favorite highlighter

There are many reasons not to open a restaurant—in fact, any business with a physical location at all—during this time: the Covid-19 pandemic is still here, cases are still rising, variants quietly lurking, and the country is technically still in loc

Since its opening in 2018, The Fat Seed Café + Roastery earned a warm reception for its vibrant interiors, extensive menu appealing to different tastebuds, and creative take on coffee shops. With a name coming from the idea of a seed planted in well-

Beyond the majestic Chocolate Hills and the abundance of tarsiers in lush forests, Bohol is home to marvelous destinations that make it worth visiting again and again. From the luxurious hotel resorts, diving sites, to the bars and restaurants offeri

A roaring flame in the form of an invisible threat has engulfed the world, leaving misery in its wake for millions of Filipinos as it pervaded the country. What once was a buoyant people now find themselves struggling to keep afloat. Offices have bee

Our lives have gone hybrid. Homes have transformed to be all-in-one spaces to accommodate work, play, and relaxation. Multitasking has become the norm as we want to make the most out of our days. Some of us even have the freedom to switch between our

As I-FERN earns the hearts and minds of people all around the world for its affordable, high-quality supplements, as well as its inclusive and innovative business strategies, we take a stroll with CEO Tommanny Tan as he discusses the details behind h

Cornerstone Entertainment’s president Erickson Raymundo is on Instagram at @visionerickson. His handle is more than just a cool or creative name, however, as Sam Milby shares. Everyone at the company calls him “Vision” because his leadership, managem

There’s a positive energy radiating from Ces Drilon as she talks about what’s been keeping her busy lately. She goes live on Kumu via her show Bawal Ma-Stress Drilon and regularly uploads videos on her Youtube channel, Ces and the City. She is also g

A browse through Solenn Heussaff’s Instagram conveys the many hats she wears: mother, wife, artist, actress, fitness fanatic, brand ambassador, and business owner. But that's just the tip of the iceberg of what she wants to become. “I just want to ke

During the early days of quarantine measures in the Philippines, we suddenly found ourselves with more time than we knew what to do with. Those of us lucky to work at home did so, while others picked up new and old endeavors like reading, baking and

While some of our interests when we were young are now long-lost memories, Drake Dustin Ibay used his childhood affinity for precious stones to launch the fine jewelry brand LVNA. “My love for jewelry started from a very young age. It started with m

With an abundance of places to visit and experiences to have, it is easy to feel enthused and chase after life’s numerous adventures. Daniel Miranda is one to tread a thrilling path through his promising career in kart racing. “Growing up, I’ve been

At 10 years old, Kelly Mi Li moved with her mother from Kunming, China to the US for better opportunities. Without a set goal for her new life, she knew that following her intuition would lead her to fulfillment. As one of the producers and cast memb

Stephanie Coyiuto-Tay knows the joy that good design brings to our living spaces. “Home furnishing is very personal,” says the co-founder of Casa Bella Home & Living and DesignStory. Over the years, she and her husband Joseph Tay have built strong re