POWER & PURPOSE

DENR Secretary Toni Loyzaga’s bold vision for disaster preparedness

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Toni Loyzaga (Photo: Courtesy of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources)

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Toni Loyzaga (Photo: courtesy of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources)

When asked how she would like to be remembered, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Toni Loyzaga had an unexpected word: annoying. “I hope they remember me as annoying because I asked people questions when they least expected it,” she shares. “Being annoying has its benefits. It’s important to stay curious in life, developing that skill for yourself and the benefit of others. You don’t have to come to the table with the answers.”

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STYLE

Japanese designer Mihara Yasuhiro reinvents sneakers with art and purpose

Close up shots of Maison Mihara Yasuhiro sneakers at Studio Dimensione (Photo: courtesy of Bench)

Close up shots of Maison Mihara Yasuhiro sneakers at Studio Dimensione (Photo: courtesy of Bench)

For Mihara Yasuhiro, a sneaker is never just a sneaker. In an age where aesthetics are dictated by mass production and algorithms rule the market, the Japanese designer is carving out a path where environmental responsibility and artistic vision converge.

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HOMES

A life worth more: Fortune Hill

The modernised lobby of Fortune Hill (Photo: courtesy of Fortune Hill)

The modernised lobby of Fortune Hill (Photo: courtesy of Fortune Hill)

With its refined architecture, expansive living spaces and thoughtfully curated amenities, Fortune Hill weaves history into modern living, setting a new benchmark for urban prosperity. Rooted in legacy and designed for generations, this is a home that grows with you.

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LIFESTYLE

Filipino composer Susie Ibarra gets Pulitzer Prize for Music

Susie Ibarra wins Pulitzer Prize for Music 2025 (Photo: Ryan Lash)

Susie Ibarra wins Pulitzer Prize for Music 2025 (Photo: Ryan Lash)

Susie Ibarra’s composition Sky Islands is a “musical call to action” that highlights Luzon’s high-altitude rainforests and their rich and fragile ecosystems. This year, Ibarra received a Pulitzer Prize for her musical work and described it as a “piece that draws awareness to dwindling biodiversity, changing climate and global community practices.” 

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