Lifestyle

Why Filipino fashion’s future begins with purpose

What makes a garment worth keeping after the trend has passed? For orangedot creative director Jaycee Amazona-Dioneza, the answer lies in craftsmanship, restraint, and a clear sense of purpose. His journey from repairing ukay-ukay finds to developing a contemporary Filipino label shows how lasting design can begin with seeing value where others do not.

Toshiba announces Takumi Experience promo

Toshiba Lifestyle Philippines has launched The Takumi Experience, a consumer promotion offering a Solaire staycation, an eight-course dinner at Helm, and VIP access to Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert. Customers earn one raffle entry for every single-receipt Toshiba appliance purchase worth at least PHP15,000.

Hive Modular, BPI offer financing for sustainable prefab homes

Hive Modular is working with BPI to make its sustainable prefab homes available through housing loan packages. Qualified buyers may access financing starting at PHP400,000, with repayment terms of up to 20 years.

AXA Week for Good mobilizes over 2,000 employees for community programs

More than 2,000 AXA Philippines employees turned volunteer work into practical support for communities nationwide. Through livelihood fundraising, community gardens, e-waste collection, learning materials, and sustainability education, AXA Week for Good 2026 focused on programs designed to create benefits beyond a single week of activity.

vivo names first five GEN V campus ambassadors

Five students are stepping into a year of mentorship, marketing experience, and campus engagement. vivo Philippines has named the first members of its GEN V Campus Ambassador Program, giving them opportunities to work on campaigns, attend major brand events, and develop their skills alongside marketing professionals.

DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund inspect, turn over house-and-lot units in Tarlac projects with over 8,000 homes under Marcos’ Expanded 4PH

Brentwood Residences is a 7.4-hectare residential project offering 1,022 townhouse units priced from PHP850,000 to PHP1.2 million, while Kaia Homes is a 47.8-hectare development with 7,066 townhouse units priced from PHP999,000 to PHP1.16 million. Together, the two projects have a total of 8,088 housing units. These qualify for Pag-IBIG Fund’s housing loan with a subsidized 3 percent rate under Expanded 4PH, helping keep monthly payments more affordable for qualified borrowers.

Xiaomi smart pet care devices help owners manage feeding, hydration, and monitoring

Leaving your pet at home does not have to mean worrying about every meal, water break, or unexpected movement. Xiaomi’s smart pet care lineup brings together scheduled feeding, filtered running water, air purification, and remote monitoring to help busy pet owners maintain a more consistent daily routine.

Understanding different types of COPD medications

Medication plays a central role in controlling COPD symptoms and reducing the frequency and severity of flare-ups, helping patients maintain a better quality of life. Because the disease affects the airways in different ways, doctors also prescribe different types of medication to address specific problems such as narrowed airways and inflammation.

Unified 911 adds real-time AI translation for foreign emergency callers

Unified 911 has introduced a real-time AI-powered translation feature that allows foreign emergency callers to communicate seamlessly with Philippine emergency responders. The enhancement supports multiple languages, integrates with Facebook Messenger, and aims to improve emergency response for tourists, expatriates, and businesses operating in the country.