Inside Manny Miñana’s contemporary take on Filipino design

HOMES

Manny Miñana creates spaces that honour culture while embracing the present

To achieve spatial sequence, Architect Manny Miñana begins with the opaque, then goes to the translucent and ends up with the transparent spaces, like this urban project whose façade is of masonry and stone (Photo: Andrew Chester Ong for EAMiñana, Architects)

Acclaimed architect Manny Miñana has woven the essence of vernacular architecture into his work as a heartfelt homage to his love for Philippine design. This time, he’s eager to express his passion beyond the drawing board, aiming to inspire audiences in lecture halls and share the beauty of his vision with a wider community.

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LIFESTYLE

National Arts Month 2026 celebrates the Filipino spirit across the country

National Commission for Culture and the Arts’ newly inducted chairman Eric B Zerrudo shares what to expect at the upcoming National Arts Month (Photo: NCCA)

As the calendar turns to February, the Philippines prepares to embrace its annual celebration of creativity, heritage and identity with the National Arts Month.

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POWER & PURPOSE

How Filipinos will spend, live, eat and travel in 2026, according to industry experts

From banking to publishing, industry leaders reveal what 2026 holds for the Philippines and how businesses can thrive in the year ahead (Photo: Getty)

From banking to food, property to publishing, industry leaders gather to unpack the opportunities, risks and realities shaping the Philippines’ economic and cultural landscape in 2026.

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STYLE

Why the South is talking about the newly renovated Belo Alabang clinic

Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos at Belo’s newly renovated clinic at Westgate Alabang (Photo: courtesy of Belo Medical Group)

Belo’s Westgate clinic undergoes a complete architectural refresh to provide a private and spacious environment for South Metro Manila residents.

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