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BUY: Gist Journal Vol. 1
Buy the magazine here: https://gist-ph.myshopify.com. Free shipping on preorders until Jan. 31 or while supplies last. Gist Journal’s January issueContinue Reading
Here's who's coming to Manila in 2020
(As of January 5, 2020 — complete list after the gallery) CONCERTS IN MANILA 2020 February 1 – Yeo JinContinue Reading
Art Fair Philippines to hold outdoor cinema from Feb. 14 to 16
Art Fair Philippines presents the first ever edition of its film program, after launching a new section focusing on photographyContinue Reading
Modeka Creative Space holds first exhibition, 'Nothing Gold Can Stay'
Joining the flourishing creative scene of the metro is Modeka Creative Space, an independent, artist-led contemporary art gallery and artContinue Reading
Climate change meets Norse mythology in Netflix's 'Ragnarok'
Glaciers melt in a Norwegian town — can the powers of the ancient Earth save them? Ragnarok is a coming-of-ageContinue Reading
Netflix to stream 21 Studio Ghibli films starting Feb. 1
Twenty-one films from Studio Ghibli, the Academy Award®-winning Japanese art house, will be made available on the service globally (excludingContinue Reading
PETA: Animal care tips in light of Taal Volcano eruption
How to help the animals of Taal Volcano.
Travel Advisory: AirAsia flights affected by eruption of Taal Volcano
MANILA, 14 January 2020 – AirAsia will cancel a number of domestic and international flights to/from a number of airportsContinue Reading
It-bag alert: Bond, Givenchy Bond
Named for both its light silver stud buttons as well as for the contents it holds together, Givenchy’s Bond shopperContinue Reading
Swarovski's new collection is an invitation to vibrate higher
Swarovski celebrates the transformative power of energy through Swarovski crystals. The spring/summer 2020 campaign reveals the next chapter of theContinue Reading
Special copies of 'Little Women' are hidden in the Philippines, book fairy Emma Watson announces
The worldwide book-sharing project, The Book Fairies, leaves books in plain sight for lucky strangers to find, read and then share again.
AirAsia wins best in-flight meal for Santan menu
AirAsia’s in-flight food brand, Santan, has been awarded the best in-flight meal for 2019 by Sunstar’s Best of Cebu. NowContinue Reading
A new 'Grudge' comes to theaters Jan. 15
Based on the Japanese film Ju-On: The Grudge written & directed by Takashi Shimizu, The Grudge presupposes that when someone dies inContinue Reading
The 6 people you meet at a record store
Record stores are a jungle. Here’s a field guide.
AirAsia adds more flights to popular destinations in 2020
AirAsia has increased frequencies of multiple existing routes in highdemand to both domestic and international destinations from the Philippines. GuestsContinue Reading
Enter the dragon, exit the tiger: 18 things to do in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — I’ve never heard of Bruceploitation until I had to google the phrase “enter the dragon, exit theContinue Reading
REVIEW: Haters gonna hate, U2’s gonna U2
MANILA, Philippines — I don’t know what U2 was thinking, literally, I don’t. I wasn’t in the room when theContinue Reading
Behind Pantone's comforting, reliable 2020 Color of the Year
Pantone rings in a new decade with disarming choice for Color of the Year: Classic Blue (PANTONE 19-4052 TCX) —Continue Reading
Ryan Reynolds: '6 Underground' is the most Michael Bay ever
6 Underground, directed by Michael Bay, introduces a new kind of action hero. Six individuals from all around the globe,Continue Reading
Joe is on the other end of the stalker stick in 'You' season 2
You season 2 just released a teaser trailer, in which Joe introduces himself with a new name: Will. When weContinue Reading
Polaroid Lab transforms smartphone photos into real Polaroids
Polaroid Originals Philippines has released Polaroid Lab, a completely new instant camera product that turns digital into analog. The 3-lens developingContinue Reading
Smart subscribers: Here’s how you can score free tickets to U2 Joshua Tree Tour Manila
U2 The Joshua Tree Tour is the first ever concert of the iconic Irish rock band in Manila and isContinue Reading
AirAsia launches Manila-Bacolod flights
AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost airline, recently welcomed its maidenflight from Manila to Bacolod. The aircraft was welcomed with aContinue Reading
Bacolod Guide: What to see, eat and do in the City of Smiles
Never have I met a city so mindful of its history as Bacolod, or people so proud of their heritageContinue Reading
Tod’s dreams of Positano in new campaign
Tod’s fall/winter campaign is an inspiring tribute to the warm-weather Italian lifestyle with its sunny days and leisurely pace. ThinkContinue Reading
The Peninsula Manila named one of the ‘World’s Best Hotel Bars’ by Forbes
Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the world-renowned and only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, today unveiled its VerifiedContinue Reading
If you’re not hungry, you will be: Food Choices Glorietta 4 is now open
Food Choices in Glorietta 4 has reopened with a fresh new look, with more than 30 amped-up options available toContinue Reading
Melissa collaborates with Opening Ceremony, ‘Frozen’ and more
Melissa’s newest collection, Color Me, is an ode to color, through new designs that are both both nostalgic and brandContinue Reading
The curious history of Lake Toba
Volcanic winters, cannibals, and an unusually large lake are but some of the things that lend to Lake Toba’s mystical charm.
Vegan milk tea from Singapore opens first store in Manila
Filipinos always get excited when there’s a new drink in town. “Milk tea is life” has been THE mantra but there’sContinue Reading
Express yourself through scent-layering
Poets have long written about the power of scent and fragrance, how they evoke memories and create lasting impressions. ForContinue Reading
GALLERY: Celebs at the Michael Kors S2020 runway show
Michael Kors’ spring 2020 runway show held recently at the Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn, New York drew celebrities and influencersContinue Reading
GALLERY: Kate Spade S2020 runway highlights
It’s city-meets-safari on the Kate Spade New York runway this season, marking Nicola Glass’s first full year as creative directorContinue Reading
Reality TV streaming service Hayu launches in the Philippines
Over 250 reality shows for P149 a month!
Watch: HBO releases ‘His Dark Materials’ official trailer
HBO released the new official trailer for the upcoming brand new HBO Original Series His Dark Materials. The highly anticipated series will premiereContinue Reading
Shake Shack is coming to SM Megamall
Drop by between Oct. 9, 6:30 pm to Nov. 14 for games and prizes.
Jogja is a friend of mine
A narrative guide to Yogyakarta: What to see, how to get there, what to eat, and more.
TEASER: Netflix’s ‘Daybreak’
In this post-apocalyptic, genre-bending series, the city of Glendale, California, is populated by marauding gangs of jocks, gamers, the 4-H Club,Continue Reading
Christmas movies are coming
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and it’s just around the corner, or so every holiday card writes.Continue Reading
AirAsia celebrates million guests flown with BIG Sale
AirAsia is celebrating 600 million guests flown with a BIG Sale and 6 million promotional seats. Promotional all-in AirAsia BIGContinue Reading
Designing the look of the new Joker
Costume designer Mark Bridges, who had designed for lead actor Joaquin Phoenix (Arthur Fleck aka Joker) in both the latter’sContinue Reading
David Beckham is coming to Manila
AIA Global Ambassador and former professional English football player, David Beckham will be in Manila to take part in theContinue Reading
