How BTS filled the gap my father left

How BTS filled the gap my father left

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 21, 2026, 7:30 am

Music was a way of life in our household, especially before my dad passed away. Discovering BTS reminded me more of that

Food memories with fathers

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 21, 2026, 7:00 am

Dads in the F&B industry reflect on the food traditions with their fathers and how they are creating new ones

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In the Angling World, It's the Techies vs. the Traditionalists

In the Angling World, It's the Techies vs. the Traditionalists

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 20, 2026, 1:30 pm

Ah, the serenity of fishing. Just an angler, a fishing pole, and maybe thousands of dollars worth of sonar equipment offering an exact image of what that walleye or bass is doing in the watery depths…

A New Trend in Dating: 'Goblintimacy'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 20, 2026, 12:10 pm

A relatively new term has entered the dating lexicon: "goblintimacy." As USA Today explains, adherents scrap the idea of going to extremes to present the best possible version of themselves on first…

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Gifts for the dad who loves cars

Gifts for the dad who loves cars

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 19, 2026, 7:00 am

Any auto-obsessed dad would appreciate these motorsport-inspired essentials

Feeling wistful for the whimsy of David Hockney

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

The beloved artist aligned the work of the eye, the hand, and the heart

Water and well-being

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 19, 2026, 6:30 am

How the quality of water can impact our mental and physical health

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Timeless Tokyo tonkatsu in limited-time Ortigas pop-up

Timeless Tokyo tonkatsu in limited-time Ortigas pop-up

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 18, 2026, 7:37 pm

The Ginza and Tonkatsu Horiichi partnership brings together two brands with a history of fashioning experiences that connect customers around delicious food

This Chain Just Booted Chick-fil-A From Its Longtime Perch

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 18, 2026, 12:05 pm

Fast-food royalty just got reshuffled, and the new ruler serves subs, not chicken. For the first time in 11 years, Chick-fil-A has been bumped from the top spot in the American Customer Satisfaction…

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A worthy collaboration from Tokyo to Manila

A worthy collaboration from Tokyo to Manila

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 17, 2026, 5:57 pm

Here's what happened at the Two Chefs, One Table: A Four-Hands Dinner at Old Manila

Dua Lipa is the definition of the cool-girl bride

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 17, 2026, 5:30 am

Dua Lipa's Schiaparelli, Bottega Veneta, and Chloé looks are already the year's most memorable wedding wardrobes.

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Big Winners at the 'Oscars of Food'

Big Winners at the 'Oscars of Food'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 16, 2026, 1:19 pm

The nation's top foodies descended upon Chicago on Monday night to anoint the elite of their ranks vis a vis the James Beard Awards, reports the New York Times . The so-called "Oscars of food"…

MLB Pitcher Defends Altering Pride Night Cap

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 16, 2026, 10:50 am

Three San Francisco Giants pitchers turned their Pride Night caps into a Bible billboard, and Major League Baseball wasn't OK with it. The league has warned Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker…

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Responses that missed the point in the wake of Ateneo’s tragedy

Responses that missed the point in the wake of Ateneo’s tragedy

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

Following the sudden passing of Atenean basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, social media has been flooded with speculation and judgment—which shouldn’t be the case.

Tail-wagging treats for your pups

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

Treats—when used thoughtfully—are a powerful, science-backed tool that makes training faster, more effective, and more enjoyable for both dog and owner.

Famed restaurant Noma to re-open with new leadership

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 15, 2026, 6:30 am

For Noma, which closed at the start of the year, it is "the beginning of a new chapter" with a Mexican head chef, Pablo Soto.

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New store openings: Tahanan, Crate & Barrel, Mr. DIY, and One World Deli

New store openings: Tahanan, Crate & Barrel, Mr. DIY, and One World Deli

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

The new store openings of Tahanan, Crate & Barrel, Mr.DIY, and One World Deli are all worth the shopping spree

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Mom Has Moved 'at Least 10 Times' to Keep Kids From This

Mom Has Moved 'at Least 10 Times' to Keep Kids From This

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 13, 2026, 12:10 pm

In Laura Derrendinger's house, she'd rather her children use a dangerous power tool than pick up a smartphone. "It is safer to give my kids a chainsaw than access to social media. A chainsaw is not…

‘Obsession’ and a wish for better pay

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 13, 2026, 7:00 am

Despite the unprecedented box-office success of “Obsession,” the early horror film of the year is facing criticism for how it paid its workers.

I have a gray problem, and Filipino design is fixing it

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 13, 2026, 6:30 am

From sculptural mirrors to flower-shaped lamps and clothes worth passing down to your grandchildren, three Filipino brands made me question every gray life choice I have ever made.

Can your body keep up with your life?

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 13, 2026, 6:00 am

The physical capacities that support everyday life and bucket-list adventures

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It Turns Out No One Wants a $500K T-Rex Leather Bag

It Turns Out No One Wants a $500K T-Rex Leather Bag

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 12, 2026, 1:49 pm

A handbag made of T. rex skin just learned that the fashion market can be cold-blooded. The lab-grown "leather" purse, made using collagen from a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex femur found in…

In Gab Mejia’s photographic work, water becomes an author

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 12, 2026, 6:30 am

Filipino photographer Gab Mejia on family archives, rising seas, and why the climate crisis is really a cultural one

The return of powder foundation

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 12, 2026, 6:00 am

Why a once-overlooked makeup category is finding its place in modern routines

Misconceptions about Indigenous psychology

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 12, 2026, 5:30 am

Some things to understand about this exciting academic field

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Dad’s Day Out at City of Dreams Manila

Dad’s Day Out at City of Dreams Manila

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 11, 2026, 6:46 pm

City of Dreams Manila presents Dad’s Day Out, a thoughtfully curated lineup of Michelin-inspired festive specialties to fȇte the man of the hour  not just on Father’s Day but in month-long…

7 unreleased games we can’t wait to play

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 11, 2026, 6:30 am

Final Fantasy VII and The Wolf Among Us sequels—the newest games to hit the market—have gamers all over the world waiting in excitement.

A tale of two sci-fi movies

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 11, 2026, 6:00 am

As improbable or even impossible as the events unfold in sci-fi films like “Project Hail Mary” and “Disclosure Day,” both are riveting because they show a world so familiar, with a hopeful underlying…

Creating space for Filipino food—in space

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 11, 2026, 5:45 am

Kristine Atienza pictures bringing Filipino flavors into space. Dried Philippine mangoes. Ube. And of course, adobo—her ultimate goal.

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Meet the Filipina who won ‘Top Chef’ season 23

Meet the Filipina who won ‘Top Chef’ season 23

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 10, 2026, 2:16 pm

“Anything worth doing is worth doing well”

Kids Are Meh on Reading: 'This Isn't Just a Pandemic Story'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 10, 2026, 2:00 pm

Kids' love affair with books seems to be cooling off. A new federal report finds that the share of 13-year-olds who read for fun has plunged by almost half since 2012, while pleasure reading among…

The Flora de Filipinas collection: Bringing heritage to the table

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 10, 2026, 9:41 am

Maison de Rivoli is a Franco-Filipino luxury house dedicated to celebrating cultural heritage through craftsmanship.

Science fiction books that make you feel small in this vast universe

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 10, 2026, 7:00 am

These space science fiction novels explore alien civilizations, galactic empires, and humanity's tiny place in a vast universe.

Charlie Puth: ‘The Philippines is timeless’

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 10, 2026, 6:00 am

Ten years after his first Philippine concert, Charlie Puth is set to bring his “Whatever’s Clever!” world tour to SM Mall of Asia Arena on Oct. 14.

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Limited-time food drops to try this June

Limited-time food drops to try this June

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 9, 2026, 1:19 pm

What’s on the menu? A creative collaboration between saint and sinner, Gordon Ramsay’s cult favorite sandwich concept, and lasagna—but make it fried

Coffee War Brewing With a New Plastic-Free Tablet

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 9, 2026, 11:01 am

A new Italian contender is jumping into America's single-serve coffee fight—with no pods in sight. Lavazza is rolling out Tablì in the US, a brewing system that uses compact "espresso tablets" made…

Caddyshacked: The Filipina-AFAM relationship is rarely a union of equals

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 9, 2026, 6:45 am

Implicit in the island souvenir-AFAM relationship is its transactional nature—but it’s rarely a union of equals

Isn’t it interesting that Men’s Health Month also falls on Pride Month?

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 9, 2026, 6:30 am

Men are being held back, too, in different ways, by patriarchy

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At Mullet Championship, 'Ugly' Can Be 'Beautiful'

At Mullet Championship, 'Ugly' Can Be 'Beautiful'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 8, 2026, 11:30 am

It was business in the front, party in the back on Saturday as a packed Danish crowd celebrated the much-maligned but enduring mullet hairstyle, defined by very short hair at the front and longer…

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Mongolia: Proof that less can be more

Mongolia: Proof that less can be more

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 7, 2026, 6:30 am

In a world where so many destinations are becoming crowded and commercialized, Mongolia remains refreshingly authentic

The importance (and danger) of being earnest

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 7, 2026, 6:00 am

As mental health awareness expands online, so do the blurred ideas of expertise—raising urgent questions about the limits of self-branded care

Amazing grace

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 7, 2026, 5:30 am

Today’s feast affirms the real presence of the Lord in the bread and wine, his body and blood. This is the center of our reflection

‘Tis the season for boy groups

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 7, 2026, 5:00 am

Whether you grew up swooning over F4 or are impatiently counting down the days until BTS’ return, the year ahead has plenty in store

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A great chef stays great—on land and in the air

A great chef stays great—on land and in the air

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 6, 2026, 7:00 am

Nandu Jubany built Can Jubany as a statement of honoring Catalan traditions and embracing its high-flying future

Remembering Jerry Gogosian, the art world’s sharpest satirist

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 6, 2026, 6:00 am

Looking back at the work of Jerry Gogosian, dead at 40, whose sharp satire cut through the art market’s bullsh*t

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In-fighting, grandstanding, colluding—kawawa ang Filipino

In-fighting, grandstanding, colluding—kawawa ang Filipino

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 5, 2026, 5:35 pm

Rather than attend to their tasks, some members of the Senate continue to be wrapped up in politics, setting aside those who depend on them.

A taste of local F&B concepts abroad

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 5, 2026, 6:47 am

Local brands that are eager to prove that homegrown flavors can resonate far beyond our shores

Holding space for queer lives

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 5, 2026, 6:30 am

“At the heart of democracy is the freedom to exist without fear"

Pain and yearning coexist in Maki’s pink universe

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 5, 2026, 6:00 am

In his latest single “Habangbuhay Pansamantala,” Maki delves into the dissonant feelings that come with love

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American Views Are Shifting on Same-Sex Marriage

American Views Are Shifting on Same-Sex Marriage

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 4, 2026, 11:45 am

American backing for same-sex marriage has slipped a few points, though it remains solidly in majority territory. A new Gallup survey finds that 65% of adults say same-sex marriages should be…

Filipino perfumer Oscar Mejia III captures ginhawa in a bottle

Lifestyle.INQ     •     June 4, 2026, 11:36 am

Filipino perfumer Oscar Mejia III aims to capture the Filipino essence in a bottle, while championing the craft on the world stage.

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