A buzzy Filipino take on the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage

A buzzy Filipino take on the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 31, 2026, 7:00 am

In Quezon City, local startup La Mesa Mead founded by siblings powers mead’s next growth phase in the Philippines

Witness musical magic at the ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ orchestra concert

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 31, 2026, 7:00 am

Get your wands and robes ready: The wizarding world opens its doors to Manila’s aspiring magic folk (that’s us, Potterheads!) once again as “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is set to come alive…

From sneakers to soul food: The evolution of Ann Villar Jacobe

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 31, 2026, 6:30 am

Ann Villar Jacobe now studies plant-based patisserie and experiments with desserts that nourish rather than impress

George Canseco: ‘A gift to Filipinos’

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 31, 2026, 6:00 am

“Ngayon at Kailanman: The Music of George Canseco” is an act of gratitude for a man who lived and breathed his art until the very end

Care and compassion in the Lord’s mission

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 31, 2026, 5:30 am

In seeing the chaos of the world, the Holy Trinity's response was not one of anger, but of care and compassion

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Americans Are Flocking to Get Their Heads Rubbed

Americans Are Flocking to Get Their Heads Rubbed

Lifestyle from Newser     •     May 30, 2026, 1:30 pm

Getting a scalp or face massage is often a relaxing highlight of getting a haircut or a facial. Now, head spas are popping up across the country to offer deep cranial and facial relaxation.…

Op-Ed: Stop Agonizing Over Every Decision

Lifestyle from Newser     •     May 30, 2026, 12:10 pm

If you're constantly hunting for "the best" option, a new New York Times opinion piece suggests you're doing life wrong. Author David Epstein revisits Nobel laureate Herbert Simon, the psychologist…

Tweak Your Playlists for Longer Workouts

Lifestyle from Newser     •     May 30, 2026, 10:30 am

Turning up the tempo on your workout playlist may do more than just make the miles feel shorter. A small Finnish study finds that exercising to fast-paced music—roughly 120 to 140 beats per…

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How do we Filipinos define deep sorrow?

How do we Filipinos define deep sorrow?

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 29, 2026, 7:00 am

Getting into the heart of grief and depression in Filipino psychology

Crepe Glazik’s journey from home kitchen to mall favorite

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 29, 2026, 6:45 am

Crepe Glazik’s growth chapter started out of their condominium during the pandemic

AI in your pocket: Can apps replace a real-life personal trainer?

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 29, 2026, 6:30 am

The human element is crucial for beginners, and that’s something AI still can’t replicate

‘Boy kibble’ and the maxxing of food and protein

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 29, 2026, 6:00 am

The new nutrition trend is the latest manifestation of the fitness space’s obsession with overly clean eating, but is it a bad thing?

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G-Shock partners with Hip Hop International Philippines to celebrate movement, creativity, and street culture

G-Shock partners with Hip Hop International Philippines to celebrate movement, creativity, and street culture

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 28, 2026, 1:20 pm

G-shock partnered with Hip Hop International Philippines (HHI), showcasing some of the country’s most talented dance crews.

A different kind of Miró

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 28, 2026, 7:30 am

Joan Punyet Miró searches for meaning beneath the visible surface

Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal

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

Furry caregivers are specially trained, full-time working dogs that provide emotional support during stressful procedures, motivate kids to move around, and make hospitals seem less scary.

Why Filipinos still sing their hearts out to The Script

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 28, 2026, 6:32 am

On March 18, 2027, The Script will bring their “Man in the Arena” tour to the SM Mall of Asia Arena for another night impassioned sing-alongs.

Olivia Rodrigo’s Billions Club performance from the eyes of Cassy Legaspi

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 28, 2026, 6:00 am

Olivia Rodrigo recently performed in the invite-only Spotify Billions Club concert in Barcelona—in attendance was actress and Livie, Cassy Legaspi.

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Rocio Zobel’s top summer picks

Rocio Zobel’s top summer picks

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 27, 2026, 7:00 am

Rocio Zobel on the beauty of becoming

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Soaring Beef Costs Are Messing With Texas' Barbecue

Soaring Beef Costs Are Messing With Texas' Barbecue

Lifestyle from Newser     •     May 26, 2026, 1:44 pm

The price of brisket isn't just shooting up in Texas—it's threatening the state's signature food business. As the Washington Post reports, at Roegels Barbecue Co. outside Houston, owner Russell…

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The billionaire beauty mogul who left it all to become a priest

The billionaire beauty mogul who left it all to become a priest

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 25, 2026, 7:00 am

After building billion-dollar brand E.L.F. Cosmetics, Scott-Vincent Borba walks away from it all in pursuit of being a priest.

Repolyo is having a moment

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 25, 2026, 6:30 am

The global cabbage moment is a rediscovery that cabbage has been a cornerstone of working-class and everyday cooking.

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Hotels strive to be found as AI models conduct travel search

Hotels strive to be found as AI models conduct travel search

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 24, 2026, 2:16 pm

With people increasingly adopting AI to help plan their vacations, hotels are working to make sure that you check them out—and check in

My big fat Greek vacation

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 24, 2026, 5:30 am

I have never been to Greece but I went for important reasons: So I could entice you to go or not anymore after reading this

Watches are the last elegant obsession

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 24, 2026, 5:00 am

A watch still ticks the same way it did generations ago. Patiently, rhythmically. Like time itself, refusing to slow down for anyone

Everything I learned from taking 40+ fitness classes this year

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 23, 2026, 3:34 pm

Investing in fitness classes, or anything that has to do with your health, is a great choice that is often difficult to make

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America's Top Misspelled Words

America's Top Misspelled Words

Lifestyle from Newser     •     May 23, 2026, 1:30 pm

Not every little kid is destined to end up in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and even the best of us have to look things up once in a while. Unscramblerer.com sifted through this year's Google…

'Dr. Beach' Ranks America's 10 Best Shorelines

Lifestyle from Newser     •     May 23, 2026, 12:10 pm

If you're wondering why your favorite stretch of sand didn't make the 2026 best-beaches list from "Dr. Beach," Stephen P. Leatherman likely has a data point for that. The coastal scientist, who has…

Why resilience matters in an overstimulated world

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 23, 2026, 7:00 am

Despite the abundance of tools and approaches meant to improve health and well-being, many people still feel deprived of the very things that help human beings feel balanced, connected, and fully…

Stock your kitchen with these Filipino heritage ingredients

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 23, 2026, 6:30 am

Discover must-have Filipino heritage ingredients, from regional vinegars to artisanal salts, and where to find them.

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Bato’s great escape is now a playable video game

Bato’s great escape is now a playable video game

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 22, 2026, 5:26 pm

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s viral Senate chase has now been turned into a playable browser-based video game.

BTS brings ‘Arirang’ world tour to Manila in March 2027

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 22, 2026, 2:40 pm

As part of their “Arirang” world tour, BTS will be performing their biggest hits at the Philippine Sports Stadium on March 13 and 14, 2027.

‘French Banksy’ and Daft Punk star turn Paris bridge into Alpine cave

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 22, 2026, 2:34 pm

The work, titled "La Caverne" (The Cave) in French, is the latest in a series of large-scale public art pieces to grace Paris

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A new Swatch model is introduced, and a case study in overexcited ‘drop culture’ plays out

A new Swatch model is introduced, and a case study in overexcited ‘drop culture’ plays out

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 21, 2026, 11:09 am

Swiss watchmaker Swatch said there's no shortage of its Royal Pop pocket watch, a collaboration with Audemars Piguet

From Spider-man to ‘Spider-Noir’

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 21, 2026, 6:00 am

Set in the 1930s, “Spider-Noir” follows Ben Rilley, who has given up saving the day and returned as a private detective after losing someone.

The feline PR crisis: Debunking Hollywood’s cat hate

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 21, 2026, 6:00 am

The questions that beg to be asked are: One, why do people love to hate cats, and two, what is it about cats that is so misunderstood?

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Gucci takes over New York’s Times Square for fashion show

Gucci takes over New York’s Times Square for fashion show

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 20, 2026, 9:20 am

Model Cindy Crawford, former American football player Tom Brady, and media personality Paris Hilton walked the runway

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Carvana Wants to Hawk You a New Car

Carvana Wants to Hawk You a New Car

Lifestyle from Newser     •     May 19, 2026, 12:39 pm

Carvana is quietly testing whether its click-to-buy formula can upend how Americans purchase brand-new cars—and longtime dealers for Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram aren't thrilled. Writing at the…

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera reunite on Day of the Dead in new Met Opera production

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 19, 2026, 6:45 am

The opera imagines Frida Kahlo’s spectral reunion three years after her death with Mexican muralist Diego Rivera

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In Catalonia, escapism is a coming-of-age experience

In Catalonia, escapism is a coming-of-age experience

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 18, 2026, 7:00 am

A further exploration beyond Barcelona reveals a wealth of culinary, craft, and cultural traditions that would sate any traveler’s appetite

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Attenzione! My wallet is gone

Attenzione! My wallet is gone

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 17, 2026, 7:00 am

What surprised me most was not the loss of money, but the loss of confidence

How motherhood made Jessica Sanchez relearn how to sing

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 17, 2026, 6:30 am

“America’s Got Talent” champion Jessica Sanchez opens up about vocal changes, personal growth, and finding her season

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Organic Ice Cream Recalled in 17 States

Organic Ice Cream Recalled in 17 States

Lifestyle from Newser     •     May 16, 2026, 1:50 pm

Your next organic frozen treat might come with an extra topping you definitely don't want. USA Today reports that Straus Family Creamery is recalling several flavors of its Organic Super Premium Ice…

Milan Fashion Week says will ask brands not to show fur

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 16, 2026, 10:30 am

Milan Fashion Week said it would "invite" brands at its runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists

She's Lived in Gaudi's Casa Mila for Almost 4 Decades

Lifestyle from Newser     •     May 16, 2026, 10:30 am

Tour groups regularly stream past her door, which means Ana Viladomiu can no longer put the trash out while still wearing her PJs. The Guardian profiles the 70-year-old writer, one of two final…

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Ian Veneracion makes a swoon-worthy comeback to the live stage at CenterPlay, City of Dreams Manila

Ian Veneracion makes a swoon-worthy comeback to the live stage at CenterPlay, City of Dreams Manila

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 15, 2026, 4:26 pm

Enduring heartthrob and multi-faceted award-winning performing artist Ian Veneracion returns to the live stage in an intimate, one-night-only concert at CenterPlay, City of Dreams Manila on May 20,…

LVMH sells Marc Jacobs to WHP Global, which will form partnership with G-III

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 15, 2026, 1:00 pm

Marc Jacobs, acquired by LVMH in 1997, will keep the namesake American designer as creative director once the transaction is finalized

The girls behind your fave’s favorite accessory

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 15, 2026, 7:00 am

The girls behind Russet Accessories reveal the creative process behind some of their most in-demand designs, and what tips they can share with small creative businesses looking to make it big, too

Pasalubong and the language of Filipino hospitality

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 15, 2026, 6:45 am

The gestures that keep people connected

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‘Ocean Dream’ blue-green diamond sells for more than $17 million at Christie’s auction in Geneva

‘Ocean Dream’ blue-green diamond sells for more than $17 million at Christie’s auction in Geneva

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 14, 2026, 10:48 am

The “Ocean Dream,” the standout offer at the auction house's Geneva sale of jewelry, was found in Central Africa in the 1990s

Should influencers be held to the same standards as journalists?

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 14, 2026, 7:00 am

For the “YSpeak 2.0” pilot episode, co-hosts Elijah Canlas and Ralph de Leon asked whether or not influencers should be held to the same standards as journalists.

New series explores the human cost of the Philippine drug war

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 14, 2026, 6:45 am

The crime drama “Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence,” while merely inspired by real-life events, makes no attempt to hide whose drug war it portrays.

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