Exactly forty years ago, Lisa Macuja Elizalde made the defining choice to leave behind a flourishing career at the Kirov Ballet (now Mariinksy Ballet) in Moscow and return to the Philippines. That homecoming became the cornerstone of her mission to bring ballet to the people and people to ballet, a mission that has shaped generations of dancers and audiences.
The locals of the Queen City of the South know how to have a good time—it’s practically in their DNA. Cebuanos are known for their energetic, passionate, yet irresistibly sweet disposition, and this is never more evident than in their loud, lively, and unapologetically fun New Year celebrations—and in festivities all throughout the calendar year.
The New Year calls for a bigger, bolder start and blazing-hot adventures. Saying goodbye to
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Imagine a kitchen where competition meets creativity, and where fried chicken isn’t just food, it’s at the heart of a culinary challenge. That’s exactly what Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) brought to Whitespace Manila on January 28: a first-of-its-kind live game show event, the All-in-One Crispy Challenge, with the newest UFS product, Knorr Crispy Breading Mix, as the star of the show.
Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) reaffirmed its commitment to long-term social and environmental value creation at its recent Eat Well Live Well Youth Summit, which emphasized the importance of nutrition, sustainable practices and the power of the youth as agents of change.
HONOR Philippines has officially revealed the winner of its nationwide “Win a Tesla Cybertruck” promo, held in celebration of the massive success of HONOR X9d 5G. After receiving thousands of entries, the official draw was conducted on February 3, 2026,
Rakuten Viber has partnered with DoubleVerify, a leading software platform to verify media quality, optimize ad performance and prove campaign outcomes. With this partnership, advertisers can confidently engage real users across Viber’s trusted ad inventory. This approach is intended to protect their reputation and ensure their budgets are spent effectively.
Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), one of the country’s leading insurers, recently marked the relocation of its Cebu branch with a ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony.
The New Year always feels like a reset, inspiring many of us to upgrade our lifestyle or improve our homes. According to Yernar Ashimov, head of POS Key Accounts of Skyro, a reliable SEC-registered lending app in the country, “Filipinos often adopt a fresh mindset, seeing it as an ideal moment to improve lifestyles, upgrade homes, and invest in personal growth.”