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Inside Taylor Swift’s Opalite Music Video: From a 90s Infomercial to Star-Studded Fun

Opalite is playful, star-studded, and unapologetically joyful, a reminder that not everything has to sparkle to shine.

The Ripple Effect of Local Travel in the Philippines

Life

WTA Manila and the Rise of Asian Women’s Tennis

Culture

5 Styling Rules for Dressing With Volume in Mind

Style

Life

Our Real Experience at the Acer ColorFest Night Run

Our real experience at the Acer Colorfest Electric AI Night Run

We signed up for the Acer ColorFest Electric AI Night Run, but somehow it turned into an entire friendship weekend filled with shopping, makeup, light-up accessories, hot pot, endless chika, and a random athletic event in the middle of everything. Here’s what actually happened when my community and I decided to experience the run together.

Getting Back Into Fitness as a Retired Athlete Is More Daunting Than I Expected

I used to train for six hours a day, but returning to fitness years after retiring from competitive sports felt more intimidating than I expected. After spending so much time comparing my current body to the athlete I used to be, I am learning that starting again does not mean becoming my old self. It means meeting the person I am now and discovering what she is capable of.

5 Ways To Protect Your Peace When Social Media Feels Too Heavy

Feeling overwhelmed by nonstop bad news and doomscrolling? Here are five simple ways to protect your peace while staying informed.

Culture

Trying, Training, and Having Fun at WFA SwitchPlay Pickleball

People Should Stop Hating on Pickleball

Pickleball gets a lot of hate for a sport that is actually doing something good: getting people to move. It has become one of the easiest ways for people to be active without making fitness feel intimidating. You do not need years of experience, expensive training, or a perfect backhand to start. You can pick up a paddle, learn the basics, and enjoy the game almost immediately, and that accessibility is exactly why people keep coming back. One of the biggest changes picklebal

Davao Travel Guide: The Best Places, Beaches, and Restaurants to Try

Planning a Davao getaway? Here is a personal guide to the city’s best nature attractions, markets, local restaurants, cocktails, and nearby Samal beaches.

Style

6 Celebrity-Owned Makeup Brands That Became Beauty Staples

There was a time when celebrity beauty brands felt like side projects. A famous name, a glossy campaign, a few products, and a lot of hype. But some brands managed to move past the usual celebrity-label trap. They became part of everyday makeup routines, Sephora carts, TikTok tutorials, and beauty conversations in a way that makes people forget there is a superstar behind them.

PDRN Is Everywhere in Skincare Right Now — But What Is It, Really?

Inside Fresh Glowtopia: Rei Germar, Skincare, and a Full-Circle Creator Moment

Fresh Glowtopia brought together skincare, creators, good food, and a surprisingly smooth event experience despite one of Manila’s rainiest days. Beyond the activities and the launch of Dermlab+ by Fresh’s new Lumi Rejucare line, the part that stayed with me most was Rei Germar’s full-circle journey from featuring Fresh products years ago to becoming the brand’s newest ambassador.

Wealth

Gen Z Guide: Renting vs Buying a Home

For Gen Z entering their 30s, choosing between renting and buying is less about age and more about alignment with real life.

5 Financial Habits People Learn Later Than Expected

Many financial habits are learned only after mistakes, stress, or missed opportunities. Here are five money habits people often adopt later than expected and why starting earlier matters.

Should You Resign This Year?

Career growth is not always about climbing higher. Sometimes it is about pausing long enough to notice when the path you are on no longer fits the life you want to build.