Tag: covid-19

Maria Isabela Galeria gave pageant fans a look on what her national costume would have been for Miss Universe Philippines 2020. The representative of Sorsogon is garbed in a gown made out of shells. It is designed by "Sorsoganon courterier" Frankie de

Actress and vlogger Alex Gonzaga told her nearly 9 million YouTube subscribers on Saturday that her entire household, including her fiancé, battled COVID-19, reminding the public how it can be caught by ignoring what sould be second nature by now: wearing face

Heads up, travel junkies! You can finally fly out of the country starting October 21 for non-essential travel purposes as announced by Malacañang on Friday, October 16, 2020.TOP STORY: Why Are We Still Talking About Angel Locsin's Weight Gain?According to the Palace, the

H&M Group, the parent company behind retailers like H&M, H&M Home, and Monki among others, announced its plans of closing 250 stores worldwide in 2021 in a report published by the group on October 1. With about 5,000 brick-and-mortar shops across the

The fashion industry is currently mourning another great loss amongst its pool of greats. Kenzo Takada, the founding designer of Kenzo, has reportedly died at the age of 81 in a hospital in Paris. He was diagnosed with COVID-19.TOP STORY: Jinkee Pacquiao Goes

We earlier reported that Tagaytay City Administrator Gregorio Monreal announced that visitors of the city would no longer need a travel pass, and would only have to fill up a health declaration form. An update on the matter has just been released

If you're like almost everyone else stuck at home for nearly six months and counting, you might be looking for an escape to nature without compromising your safety. This might be an option. Remember Tagaytay? The not-so-far-from-the-city getaway that offers a cool breeze?

To be completely honest, now on my 38th week, my body feels like it’s maxing out. My belly button feels like it’s ripping apart, my back often hurts because it’s hard to get into a comfortable position, and on days when I

Hollywood star Robert Pattinson has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, effectively halting all production efforts for Matt Reeves' The Batman. The news came just days after Warner Bros. announced that they would be delaying the film after someone from the production had contracted

The constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic have led designers to fully utilize digital means to showcase their work. Both locally and internationally, these designers have streamed actual runway shows—models on the catwalk and all—giving everyone the chance to sit in the front

These trying times have awakened the bayanihan spirit in the fashion industry, especially amongst big-name designers who have the networking and resources to provide whatever support they can to their fellow Filipinos. There are designers who have banded together to assuage the shortage

As schools all over the country prepare to shift online amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, so have the prerequisite materials for at-home-students proven to be inaccessible for many. After all, not everyone has the extra money to suddenly spend on laptops and

Pre-COVID-19, online shopping was simply a convenient option. Malls were always packed with shoppers, going in and out of boutiques and stores. Heck, even tiangges and ukay-ukay stores needed to be perused in real life before you buy the bargain pieces.Apart from

As the threat of COVID-19 rages on around the world, masks have become a vital part of everyday society. That said, the sudden mandated need for them has caused a shortage in stores, leading most people to improvise their own masks using

Ever since lockdown restrictions have loosened, you might have noticed that you have been adding to cart and checking out every opportunity you get. Online shopping boomed especially during the quarantine period primarily because itâs more convenient compared to heading out to the outside

Despite the chaos and hardships brought about by this pandemic, rays of positivity still exist if you only look hard enough. One such shining example is Monika Afable, the 17-year-old beauty queen who was crowned Miss Sinulog 2020. As the winner of the

These days, it's important to practice proper hand hygiene frequently. But more than that, it's also important to disinfect common objects like mobile phones, remote controls, door knobs, et cetera, because these items are breeding grounds for bacteria. There are plenty of

Businesses both big and small have been feeling the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic for months on end. So grave is the widespread reach of the virus that even behemoth American fashion brands Neiman Marcus and J.Crew were forced to file for

Until someone discovers a vaccine, COVID-19 will continue lurking in the background even when the government lifts quarantine. This means maintaining physical distance is still our best bet to avoid getting infected by the virus. To make sure that travelers sit as

Since the dawn of the coronavirus pandemic, some local designers have confessed to reflecting on what fashion means to consumers at present. The common thread was that now, fashion is all about focusing on its purpose, and that is to protect the