PNB travel event set for October 1 to 3

Angelica Lopez just unleashed her Filipino vocal chakra at the Miss Grand International 2026!

Việt Nam has the abundant natural resources, including beaches, forests, mineral springs, mineral mud and a wide range of medicinal plants, backed by a long-lasting traditional medicine and the cultural identity of its ethnic communities. Together, they form the base for wellness tourism products that are both competitive and distinctly Vietnamese.

From traditional knowledge and craftsmanship, contemporary design draws inspiration from Vietnamese cultural identity and passes it on through the language of a new era. Linking knowledge, design, production, and markets can help turn cultural resources into sustainable economic value and create more creative design brands with a distinct Vietnamese identity.

When local people remain the custodians of their resources, tourism can become a reason for them to stay, maintain their livelihoods, and renew community value rather than replacing it.

The contest is part of Đà Nẵng's 2026 people-to-people diplomacy plan, giving foreigners and international students living, studying and working in Việt Nam a platform to practice Vietnamese and sharpen their academic language skills.

Bea Ocampo has been appointed as the Philippines" representative to Face of Beauty International 2026 following Olivia Grace Reilly"s decision to relinquish the title.

PRETTY Skin & Lamelin Philippines has welcomed EGY Aesthetic and Medical Spa to its growing network of authorized resellers, expanding access to Korean skincare products in the country. The partnership was formalized through a Reseller Agreement signed Aug. 23 between Pharmline Medforce Inc., the official Philippine distributor of Pretty Skin & Lamelin, and EGY Aesthetic and Medical Spa, owned by Emmiebeth Yap. The collaboration aims to bring science-backed Korean skincare products closer to Filipino consumers through aesthetic, beauty and wellness establishments that also provide personalized skin care services. As part of the agreement, EGY Aesthetic and Medical Spa will gain access to Pretty Skin and Lamelin's portfolio of Korean skincare products, along with product education, training materials, marketing support and regular brand and product updates from Pharmline Medforce. The partnership also emphasizes proper product representation and customer education, with both companies seeking to provide consumers with more informed choices when it comes to skincare and skin wellness. For Pretty Skin & Lamelin Philippines, the agreement with EGY is part of its efforts to build a nationwide network of dermatologists, aesthetic doctors, clinics, beauty and wellness centers, distribution partners and authorized resellers. "We are delighted to welcome Ms. Emmiebeth Yap and EGY Aesthetic and Medical Spa into the Pretty Skin & Lamelin family. Every new partnership allows us to reach another community and gives us another opportunity to build greater awareness, education and confidence in skincare," said Catherine R. Andres, CEO of Pretty Skin & Lamelin Philippines. The agreement was signed by Andres on behalf of Pharmline Medforce and Yap as owner of EGY Aesthetic and Medical Spa. The companies said they look forward to bringing Korean skincare products, education and personalized beauty experiences to more Filipino consumers through the new partnership.

Ticket prices for the two-day One Zone Fest at the Araneta Coliseum have been announced.

Three Aeta siblings from Pamplona, Cagayan have received medical assistance after their unusual arm and hand conditions caught the attention of the team behind the Kinabukasan Project of the GMA Kapuso Foundation.

The Mid-Autumn Festival has long been an enduring cultural tradition in Việt Nam. Across the nation, localities stage festive celebrations for children. Beyond being a children's festival, it serves as a cherished occasion for family reunions and a reminder for communities to share responsibility in nurturing, educating, and providing children with the best conditions to learn, play, and thrive.

Working with two materials deeply rooted in Vietnamese life, ceramics and bamboo, the artists explore tradition can remain alive and in motion, taking on new forms and meaning in contemporary life.

Moving between paintings and sculptures, traditional materials and contemporary expressions, the exhibition looks beyond landscape as scenery, exploring it instead as a place shaped by memory, culture, emotion and human presence.