Leading global technology brand HONOR unveiled the extraordinary capabilities of its newest innovation, the HONOR 400 5G, during an exclusive prenup photoshoot featuring celebrity couple Shaira Diaz and EA Guzman. Known as the “AI Phone,” the HONOR 400 5G introduces...
When even doing nothing feels exhausting, maybe it’s not you—it’s everything you’re carrying. The image of someone lying in bed all day used to signal laziness or illness. Now, for many Gen Zs, it’s a form of emotional survival. “Bed-rotting”,...
Barbie Forteza and David Licauco, or BarDa, are the coolest newest love team to partner with Closeup Philippines for the highly anticipated part two of the brand’s interactive music video series. The music video had its grand launch at the...
As the founder of Primals Digital Marketing Services, an online advertising firm, and chief executive officer of Noir PH, a clothing line, Fidencio Balauag II expressed his support for up-and-coming entrepreneurs venturing into the industry and joining their team. In...
For as long as many Filipinas can remember, beauty has come with conditions: be lighter, be thinner, be more like someone else. “Tumaba ka, pero bagay sa’yo!” is the kind of backhanded compliment women often hear, said with a smile...
For millions of Filipino workers, the day doesn’t begin at the office—it starts on the road. While the destination might differ, the struggle is the same: long hours in transit, overcrowded vehicles, unpredictable delays, and the exhaustion that comes from...
Some people can’t stand a fast-paced urban life. This mostly happens to people who used to live a slow life in the provinces. But it isn’t limited to them. Even those who feel like stopping or taking a break from...
In a country where basketball courts often eclipse the spotlight, and volleyball teams steal the crowd’s attention, one wakeboarder from Cebu is carving his own path on the water. Raph Trinidad, a world-ranked wakeboarder, stands as a beacon of resilience,...
High school is full of surprises—new friends, first loves, and a little bit of chaos. But what if you were the only girl in a class of 16 boys? That’s the fun and unexpected setup of Ang Mutya ng Section...
Kangkong—a simple, everyday leaf—became the heart of a crispy, homegrown success story. While others saw it as just another vegetable, Josh Mojica saw potential. Where most people overlooked, he imagined something bigger—a unique snack that could change the game. With...