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5 Things to Know Before You Spray

Michi Ancheta — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:44:40 +0000

Filipino fragrance TikTok has spent the past few days talking about one thing: methanol. What began as circulating test screenshots and short-form videos has now spilled into Reddit, Facebook groups, Threads, and brand comment sections, with consumers questioning whether some local perfumes are actually safe to wear. This is still largely a fast-moving social media

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Spring Awakening, Grown-Up Silence, and the Cost of Calling Kids “Weak”

Michi Ancheta — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:11:41 +0000

For adults, is there anything more terrifying than the mind of an adolescent? The Sandbox Collective’s Spring Awakening suggests there is: the certainty of grown-ups who think silence is protection, even when it’s clearly not. The audience is greeted with a dark room. A cornflower blue dress hangs upon a tree, illuminated like a secret.

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CHAGEE Celebrates “Infinity” For Brand’s 8th Birthday

Jio De Leon — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:01:43 +0000

CHAGEE may be a newcomer to the Philippine milk tea scene, but in just three months it has already turned heads with its Instagram-ready cups and freshly brewed drinks. Globally, though, CHAGEE is far from new. The brand is celebrating its 8th anniversary this month, and Philippine stores are joining the celebrations with the rest

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Oz Comes to Life on ScreenX: Inside the Philippine Premiere of ‘Wicked: For Good’

Jio De Leon — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:27:03 +0000

SM Mall of Asia turned pink and green for the Philippine premiere of the highly-anticipated Wicked: For Good, the second and final part of the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked. One year after it first defied gravity in cinemas, director Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande return to bring

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5 Things to Expect at Minted MNL’s Year-End Show

Jio De Leon — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:15:05 +0000

Every piece tells a story, and every story deserves to live on. These are the words that Minted MNL lives by. Led by passionate collectors who see collecting as the highest form of appreciation, Minted MNL began with a strong focus on numismatics, or the study and collection of coins, paper money, and medals, and

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5 Facts That Explain Why We Mark International Students’ Day

Michi Ancheta — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:39:23 +0000

International Students’ Day, observed every November 17, grew from a moment of student bravery in wartime Europe long before it became National Students’ Day in the Philippines. Its history, although born far from here, echoes strongly with the lived experiences of Filipino students today. Here are the key truths behind its origins and lasting relevance.

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Inside Juan Carlo the Caterer’s 30th Anniversary Celebration

Jio De Leon — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:40:16 +0000

For three decades, Juan Carlo the Caterer has been elevating Filipino celebrations with exquisite food, beautiful décor, and innovative ideas. From humble beginnings in their hometown of Batangas to catering some of the most lavish celebrity weddings and grand parties all over the country, Juan Carlo the Caterer has spent the last thirty years becoming

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5 Ways IKEA is Bringing the Holidays to Your Home

Jio De Leon — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:13:12 +0000

Christmas is when the Filipino heart shines brightest — and IKEA knows that home is where the heart is, especially during the holidays. It’s the season of simmering pots, twinkling tablescapes, and generous plates passed from hand to hand, and this year the Swedish home brand is turning the spotlight on the spaces where it

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Let’s Move On

Michi Ancheta — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:43:18 +0000

September has always been that month for me. The one that feels oddly polarizing. It’s when I lost my mother, but also when I met my husband. A season that holds both grief and love, heaviness and renewal, leaving me at once restless and still. It’s as if September keeps nudging me toward change while

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May Ganun Pala? 5 Cool Things Archivists Do

Michi Ancheta — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:39:31 +0000

October is Museum and Galleries Month, a celebration of the spaces that keep our stories visible and our culture alive. We walk through exhibits, admire artworks, and take photos of beautifully preserved pieces. But beyond the frames and artifacts are people who make remembering possible, the ones who make sure that the stories behind every

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