Nature has that special power to calm the mind, soothe the frazzled nerves and rejuvenate a weary urbanite. It is thus not surprising to hear of property developers incorporating in their designs patches of gardens and greenery that will provide its residents swatches of nature right at their own backyards. And while these developers have [...]
World-famous Cebu has been put under the limelight more times than it can count. After all, the Queen City of the South, a leading business, cultural and even a social hub, boasts traditional goods as dried mangoes, lechon, danggit and beaches, and home-grown distinguished personalities, such as the world-renowned topnotch furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue and [...]
Countless stories and blogs may have been written about Tuscany in Italy. And there certainly is a reason for that. This region of Italy, recognized as most beautiful, is not just a magnet for tourists but also for admirers of history and its structures. This writer was fortunate to visit some areas here and get [...]
A fifth of global use of energy goes to lighting, three quarters of which is said to be inefficient. That translates to millions of pesos lost, for example, in the electricity bill of the city of Manila where many street lights remain on during the day, and electric bulbs easily get busted. Using energy efficient [...]
The past week, the world was shaken by the terrible news that Steve Jobs resigned from the helm of Apple. Sad, not only for the tech world, but for the world of innovation in design as well. I first saw an Apple computer—then more popularly called a “Mackintosh”—in the early 1990s. At that time, the [...]
During this time of the year, the popular white beach on Malay Island in Aklan is not without life—the beach front still glows with food carts, resto bars and water activities all abuzz for the visiting public. One can never go wrong with a trip to Boracay on any given day; forget about typhoons because [...]
Imagine living in a hacienda, or a large estate, with sprawling open spaces, rolling terrains, lush greens and trees bearing all sorts of fruits—not to mention that fresh gentle breeze that greets you every morning. While this may be an ideal respite for the weary urban dwellers, it, however, does not come cheap. In fact, [...]
Is your go-to mall a green structure? Fact: The Metro Manila cityscape is dotted with numerous malls—large and small. Fact: The number is so big that its contribution to the so-called carbon footprint is inevitable. But how do malls keep its daily operations green in the world of shopping-crazy Pinoys? Take for instance the mall [...]
I enjoy looking at images of tablescapes, most especially those in big weddings and events. With flowers, candles, runners and a countless assortment of accessories, they look absolutely awesome. But the awesomeness is created from the whole array of accessories and décor, and very little from the tableware itself. By tableware, I refer to the [...]
YOU WANT to see really old architectural landmarks? Go to Europe. Points of interest there not only are centuries old, they are loaded with history and technical expertise well ahead of their time, enriching not only our digital SLRs, but also our sense of history. The past three weeks, this writer went on a whirlwind [...]
Seafarers may be among the highest paid overseas Filipinos workers (OFWs), but not all are able to invest wisely and accumulate substantial savings that can tide their families over to the next generation. A number of Filipino seafarers, who are faced by the pressure of having to support large extended families, usually fall prey to [...]
Riding on the advances of the so-called digital age, property developers are now harping on the benefits of technology to sell their housing and condominium projects as the key to luxury living. While most claim to have to the most modern amenities and high-tech facilities, Ayala Land Premier however, decided to “go back to the [...]