Author: Mommy Iris

13 April 2026, Manila, Philippines — The best gifts for mom aren’t the ones unwrapped and set aside; they’re the ones that turn into an afternoon together like a beauty session that runs long, a cooking day that fills the house with good smells, or a quiet evening that no one wants to end. This Mother’s Day, Australian home and lifestyle brand Anko makes it easy to celebrate mom with finds that invite her to slow down, enjoy, and share those everyday moments with the people she loves most. To start the celebrations early, Anko is hosting a series of…

This season, Robinsons Department Store invites you to step out of the heat and into a canvas of tranquility. Curated Home officially launches its 2026 summer collection, “A Beautiful Summer,” a thoughtfully designed range that transforms the home into a living gallery of light and ease, Inspired by the expressive brushwork and emotive palettes of Vincent van Gogh, the collection moves away from traditional bright tropical aesthetics, favoring soft movement, warm earthen tones, and natural beauty. It celebrates the “art of living,” where every object serves as a reminder to slow down and find inspiration in the everyday. Artistry in…

The mothers of KUPS Anak Belai head to the Ghimbe Pramunan Customary Forest to collect bananas Muara Enim, 14 April 2026 – More than just a global celebration, World Banana Day highlights how Southeast Asia was a pioneer in turning bananas into a tool for innovation and empowerment. In the Philippines, the banana serves as a symbol of resilience and resourcefulness, famously exemplified by Maria Orosa’s wartime invention of banana ketchup. As global banana production is projected to reach 166 million tons by 2034, growing threats from climate change, crop diseases, and land conversion also rise. Philippine initiatives like the…

Finding the right aesthetic clinic can make a significant difference in achieving healthy skin, fuller hair and overall body confidence. In recent years, Refresh Natural Wellness has been gaining attention as a beauty and wellness clinic focused on professional care and personalized treatments. Founded in 2021, the clinic was established to respond to the growing demand for aesthetic services that combine modern technology with proper consultation. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all procedures, Refresh Natural Wellness emphasizes careful evaluation of each client’s needs before recommending any treatment. At the heart of the clinic’s philosophy is the belief that aesthetic care should be…

Present during the celebration were (from left) John Y. Palanca, Senior Vice President and Head of Home Consumer Business, PLDT Inc.; Rosalyn Mesina, Country Programme Coordinator, UN Women; Sheena Marie Mallari, owner of Jakesheen Homemade Spreads; Lanie Abanes Geronimo, owner of Ecobum Cloth Diapers; Melanie Medrano, owner of Gramworth Enterprises Inc.; Elsie Espiritu, owner of Kamagong Woodworks; Rambie Go, owner of Rambie’s Collection; Ina Pineda, VP and Head of Marketing Communications, PLDT Home; and Cheryl Maxine Loyola, AVP and Head of Public Relations and Brand Advocacies, PLDT Home. PLDT Home recently concluded its 4th Gawad Madiskarte Awards, celebrating the resilience,…