JM de Guzman hopes to tell a story for God’s glory

JM de Guzman hopes to tell a story for God’s glory

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 30, 2026, 7:00 am

When the actor lost everything, faith was all that kept him going

On opera and mentorship

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 30, 2026, 7:00 am

“Master Class” is a grounded piece that reflects on renowned opera diva Maria Callas’ own vast musical history, and an eye-opener about the art form’s rich history

Pete Jimenez’s garden of forbidden apples

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 30, 2026, 7:00 am

From recontextualized found objects to his vision of Eden and the fall, Jimenez builds a studio practice where ruin, faith, and redemption reflect humanity’s search for meaning

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Stay awhile: The design of hospitality

Stay awhile: The design of hospitality

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 29, 2026, 11:30 am

For Jenny Diaz, to design hospitality is not to impose rigidity, but to cultivate the ability to read a room and sense its rhythm.

Most complimented fragrances in my collection

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 29, 2026, 11:10 am

For those who like fragrances that feel effortless but distinct, and easy to wear rather than sharp or complicated, this list is for you.

The infuriating beauty of rage games and why they work

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 29, 2026, 11:02 am

Foddian games are designed to immensely frustrate their players, leading to a highly addictive gameplay experience built on spite.

Meralco’s new bill addition is exposing people

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 29, 2026, 10:33 am

Another week, another new ragebait. This month’s Meralco bills have been rolling out, and quite a few people have noticed a couple of new line additions in the breakdown: the “lifeline” and the…

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The hate you give

The hate you give

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 28, 2026, 7:00 pm

Valentina Gomez seems to get off on inflammatory speech that demeans Islam and Muslims, as well as the LGBTQIA+ community, Black Americans, and other immigrants.

Beyoncé, Bezos, baubles and bustiers: What to know about the 2026 Met Gala

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 28, 2026, 7:05 am

Last year’s theme, “Tailored For You,” led to a lot of great suits; the 2026 Met Gala promises to produce some truly flamboyant attire

Summer-ready salads that don’t suck

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 28, 2026, 7:00 am

Salads aren’t boring. Boring salads are boring. There’s a difference

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Inside the world of ultra-luxury wedding cakes

Inside the world of ultra-luxury wedding cakes

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 27, 2026, 9:18 am

The wedding cakes of French pastry chef Bastien Blanc-Tailleur are one-off, handmade and require extraordinary investments in time and money.

Returning global acts and local faves lead a packed PH concert season

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 27, 2026, 8:45 am

Whether you’re into pop, R&B, indie, jazz, or just need a bit of kilig, the 2026 concert lineup has something for everyone.

Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 27, 2026, 8:30 am

Remote work has been made possible by reliable high-speed internet, but working in public doesn't come without privacy and security risks.

I quit nail extensions, and my nails have never looked better

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 27, 2026, 8:26 am

Nail extensions felt like the only solution, but what I thought was reinforcement was really just long-term damage I kept covering up.

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Before You Go the Ayahuasca Route, Know This

Before You Go the Ayahuasca Route, Know This

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 26, 2026, 12:29 pm

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has led to hundreds of outfits worldwide now offering multiday trips where attendees pay for drug-assisted experiences claiming to…

God, the Good Shepherd—and humanity, the sheep

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 26, 2026, 8:19 am

The protection, the guidance, the intimate relationship between the Good Shepherd and his flock, between Jesus and us, all lead to this grace

May movies worth going to the cinema for

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 26, 2026, 8:00 am

Karl Urban as Johnny Cage and sheep investigating a shepherd’s passing are some of the May movies we’re looking out for.

Newest Whiskey Makers Aren't in the Good Ol' Boys' Club

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 25, 2026, 6:20 pm

Meghan Ireland always loved chemistry, but as a college freshman studying chemical engineering, she didn't know she could channel her passion for science into the art of making whiskey. It took…

Prego Pasta Jar Lid Records Your Family Convos at Dinner

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 25, 2026, 3:50 pm

Prego wants to spice up dinner conversation with more than tomato and basil. The pasta sauce brand owned by the Campbell's Company has built a gadget called the Connection Keeper , a hockey puck-size…

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This Is Why the US Sent a Plane to Get a 10-Year-Old From Cuba

This Is Why the US Sent a Plane to Get a 10-Year-Old From Cuba

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 24, 2026, 5:21 pm

A Utah custody dispute has turned into an international kidnapping case involving a 10-year-old and an alleged plan for gender-related medical care in Cuba. Federal prosecutors say Rose…

Where to eat Filipino food abroad

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 24, 2026, 3:21 pm

From Singapore to Ireland, Filipino food can be found around the world

Before you blame your hormones, check your hydration habits first

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 24, 2026, 3:21 pm

Science-backed daily hydration habits that can help improve energy, mood, exercise performance, and control over cravings

Love matters more

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 24, 2026, 3:21 pm

How lucky are we to have the honor of such unconditional love in our lifetime?

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Writing O’Hara: Noel Vera’s long-awaited tribute

Writing O’Hara: Noel Vera’s long-awaited tribute

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 24, 2026, 2:45 pm

Noel Vera—banker by profession, film critic and raconteur—remembers the moment he first encountered the work of the late Mario O’Hara, whom fellow filmmaker Mike de Leon once described as “the…

SB19 goes all out in ‘Wakas at Simula’ concert finale

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 24, 2026, 10:30 am

Last year, when SB19 kicked off their “Simula at Wakas” world tour at the Philippine Arena, I said that they were ready to conquer the world. And after 21 sold-out stops across Asia, North America,…

Una in La Union builds a table rooted in the north

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 24, 2026, 10:05 am

Una’s deeply local menu turns Northern Luzon ingredients into something worth traveling for

How to rework your wardrobe for summer

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 24, 2026, 8:30 am

Something breathable and makes sense in the heat without losing a sense of style. That is what makes up a good summer wardrobe.

Why boredom might be exactly what we need right now

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 24, 2026, 8:00 am

While uncomfortable at first, boredom can lead to a deeper appreciation for the ordinary moments that make up daily life.

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Accountability shouldn’t end with just one person

Accountability shouldn’t end with just one person

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 23, 2026, 10:29 am

DENR lifted their cease to operate order on Slater Young’s Monterrazas project after it was tied to the flooding during Typhoon Tino.

A sneak peek into Irene Emma Villamor’s ‘Midnight Girls’

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 23, 2026, 10:25 am

The moments in “Midnight Girls” are spent showing them endure through their work— questioned by those around them, and sometimes themselves.

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What goes on in the private rooms of politicians?

What goes on in the private rooms of politicians?

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 22, 2026, 9:00 am

Written by Floy Quintos, “Miranda & Yolanda” imagines the real politics that happen behind closed doors

The chapel that could not be burned

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 22, 2026, 9:00 am

The little chapel in San Miguel, off what is now Carlos Palanca Street, remains devoted to Our Lady of the Rosary

A return to mother nature with Wonderplants

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 22, 2026, 9:00 am

Through curated and sculpted greenery, Wonderplants allows individuals to bring nature into their environments with intention and artistry

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Hello Kitty’s parent company to make own video games

Hello Kitty’s parent company to make own video games

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 21, 2026, 9:47 pm

Hello Kitty, which is owned by the corporate titan Sanrio, has appeared in video games before, but these were all made by third parties

It Turns Customers Into 'Demons.' Red Lobster Just Brought It Back

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 21, 2026, 12:10 pm

Red Lobster is again betting on bottomless crustaceans, just not quite as bottomless as before. After bankruptcy, then a restructuring, the chain now is reviving its "Endless Shrimp" deal for the…

Ramona doesn’t need your approval

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 21, 2026, 11:00 am

Known to many as Andrea Brillantes, the actress-turned-singer throws back the insults hurled at her with playful defiance—and a bit of pop punk

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The cut that commits: What your wedding ring shape says now

The cut that commits: What your wedding ring shape says now

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 20, 2026, 9:49 am

People are not all moving toward one ring cut—they are moving in different directions, based on what feels right for them

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Mijo Reserva: Handsome Spanish restaurant for an eclectic mix of patrons

Mijo Reserva: Handsome Spanish restaurant for an eclectic mix of patrons

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 19, 2026, 6:00 pm

Spanish-Filipino cuisine serves as the inspiration and vehicle for Mijo Reserva

A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 19, 2026, 4:34 pm

A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing ran faster than the human world record in a show of China's tech leaps

There's a Growing Backlash to Self-Storage

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 19, 2026, 12:00 pm

America's relationship with its stuff has spawned a booming $60 billion industry—and a growing backlash. More than 12% of US households now rent self-storage, a record high, even as cities from Maine…

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Men caught competing in the women’s category of a prestigious South African marathon

Men caught competing in the women’s category of a prestigious South African marathon

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 18, 2026, 4:07 pm

Two male runners fraudulently competing on behalf of female colleagues in a top South African marathon have been disqualified

Filipino street food bags culinary win in Ottawa

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 18, 2026, 3:28 pm

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine food diplomacy is making a mark in Canada as Filipino street food took center stage and bagged a culinary win in Ottawa this week. The Philippine Embassy in Canada,…

One of Sports' Biggest Power Couples Is Over

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 18, 2026, 12:50 pm

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are splitting up. The sports power couple announced on Friday that they're ending their 10-year relationship and phasing out their popular podcast, A Touch More . They…

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Singular turns fine dining into a regional Spanish journey

Singular turns fine dining into a regional Spanish journey

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 17, 2026, 6:00 pm

A fine dining restaurant that looks deeper into the traditions that shape how people eat across Spain

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Luxury group Kering seeks to make flagging Gucci ‘unmissable’ again

Luxury group Kering seeks to make flagging Gucci ‘unmissable’ again

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 16, 2026, 7:01 pm

French luxury group Kering promised to make Gucci "unmissable" and boost production of leather goods to turn around financial performance

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Ramen Ibuki finds depth in simplicity

Ramen Ibuki finds depth in simplicity

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 15, 2026, 6:00 pm

The ramen house’s appeal lies in its ability to bring together craft, comfort, and context

How do you contain the 100 greatest Filipino films?

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 15, 2026, 8:00 am

Jo-Ann Maglipon and Joel David attempt to do just that in the book “100 Sine. Film. Pelikula.,” a collection of films that “speak of our lives and loves”

Meet Karl Eldrew Yulo, the rising gymnastics star making a name for himself

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 15, 2026, 7:30 am

Karl Eldrew Yulo isn’t just the brother of Carlos Yulo—he is also the next man up for Philippine artistic gymnastics.

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Scent and the spaces we live in

Scent and the spaces we live in

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 14, 2026, 9:00 am

Most think of scent as a finishing touch, but in practice, it does something more structural—it changes how a space is read.

The principle of the thing

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 14, 2026, 8:30 am

Everything is political—from familial relationships to capitalist affiliations, and yes, even brands that support (or don’t support) genocide.

Double taxation and costs we shouldn’t be paying for

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 14, 2026, 8:00 am

Personal costs that our taxes should cover constitute the underlying, unnecessary, double taxation in the Philippines.

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