Do we really need more celebrity-run beauty brands?

Inquirer.net - Nov 11, 2026

Jennifer Lawrence joins a laundry list of celebrities trying their hand at a beauty empire

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PascualLab marks 80 years with free checkups and health donations

Nov 10, 2026

PascualLab marks 80 years with free checkups and health donations

Ninety members of Asilo de San Vicente de Paul in Manila received free medical checkups and cough remedies in October through a partnership between Pascual Laboratories Inc. (PascualLab) and Caritas Manila. The outreach marked the pharmaceutical company’s 80th anniversary and also served as the occasion for the two organizations to sign a memorandum of agreement. PascualLab employees volunteered at the event. Through Caritas Manila’s community network and logistical support, the company plans to extend the outreach to more people in need. Products earmarked for distribution include Poten-Cee vitamin C for adults and children, lagundi leaf preparations, C-Lium Fibre food supplements and OraCare mouthrinse. The partnership is part of PascualLab’s corporate social responsibility program, Sowing to Empower, Educate and Develop (SEED). Caritas Manila, the Catholic Church’s social welfare arm, works with communities such as Asilo de San Vicente de Paul. PascualLab said the collaboration supports two United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, one focused on good health and well-being and the other on partnerships to achieve the goals. Leonora and Isosceles Pascual founded the company in 1946 to help meet demand for Vitamin C and provide tuberculosis relief in the postwar years. Over the next eight decades, the company expanded its product line to include food supplements, cough remedies and oral care products. As part of the anniversary, PascualLab also donated Ascof Lagundi Ponkan to children in need on behalf of members of the media.

The emotional toll of living with psoriasis

Nov 10, 2026

The emotional toll of living with psoriasis

For more than two decades, Sheryll Cledera has lived with psoriasis, a chronic skin condition that changed how she looked, how she felt and how she interacted with others. The 50-year-old mother from Pasig City began researching and self-medicating in 2001. Over the years, she sought treatment from different clinics, experiencing periods of hope and discouragement as she struggled to manage the condition. Her story was featured in Saturday’s episode of “Kutis Reveal,” where host Dr. Kei Rebolledo and the Kutis by Kei Clinic team helped her work toward healthier skin and renewed confidence. During her consultation, Cledera recalled feeling judged by strangers through their stares, an experience that affected her mental health and social interactions. She also shared how psoriasis contributed to depression and difficulty sleeping. Dr. Rebolledo explained the condition and addressed common misconceptions, particularly the belief that psoriasis is contagious. He discussed available treatment options, evidence-based solutions and what the clinic’s technology could realistically achieve. The consultation also focused on Cledera’s expectations and personal struggles. Dr. Rebolledo listened to her experiences and offered guidance tailored to her needs. The journey addressed both her medical treatment and emotional well-being. Under the care of Dr. Rebolledo’s team, Cledera underwent procedures to improve her skin condition, along with additional aesthetic treatments to enhance her overall appearance. Her transformation was especially meaningful to her family, including her daughter, who had witnessed her mother’s struggles through the years. “Bumalik ang shine niya and makitaan siya ng will to be her confident self again (She got her sparkle back, and I could see she wanted to feel like her confident self again),” her daughter said. Last Saturday’s episode showed how medical expertise, personalized treatment and family support can help patients rebuild their confidence and reconnect with their social lives. Hosted by celebrity dermatologist Dr. Kei Rebolledo, “Kutis Reveal” airs every Saturday at 10 a.m. on Bilyonaryo News Channel (Channel 31).

Afterpiece review: Stephen Fung, Angela Yuen anchor a bitter tale of theatrical narcissism

Nov 10, 2026

Afterpiece review: Stephen Fung, Angela Yuen anchor a bitter tale of theatrical narcissism

3/5 stars The narrative tradition of the washed-up male creative attempting to validate his bruised ego at the expense of his muses is a rich one. Cross the backstage chaos of Birdman with the bitter rivalries of All About Eve and the obsessive grooming of Pygmalion and you’ll have a recognisable template of toxic theatricality. That legacy looms over Afterpiece, a compelling yet preposterous Hong Kong drama. Written and directed by first-time filmmaker Keane Wong Tak-kin – a former script...

Tarlac towns showcase giant Christmas Belen entries for Belenismo 2026

Nov 10, 2026

Tarlac towns showcase giant Christmas Belen entries for Belenismo 2026

Giant and intricately designed Christmas Belen displays are once again lighting up towns and cities across Tarlac as the province holds its 19th annual Belenismo competition.

Will Ashley to focus on health after almost being confined in hospital

Nov 10, 2026

Will Ashley to focus on health after almost being confined in hospital

Will Ashley is focusing on his health after almost getting admitted to a hospital.

MMDA adjusts mall operating hours to 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. starting November 16

Nov 10, 2026

MMDA adjusts mall operating hours to 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. starting November 16

The adjusted schedule will not apply on weekends and holidays.

Is there room for the zero-alcohol movement in Manila?

Nov 10, 2026

Is there room for the zero-alcohol movement in Manila?

After making waves in other cities abroad, our F&B scene is slowly starting to take notice

British writer John Harrison wins 2026 Booker Prize for 'The End of Everything'

Nov 10, 2026

British writer John Harrison wins 2026 Booker Prize for 'The End of Everything'

British author John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel, "The End of Everything," a dystopian satire that the prize says probes the limits of human understanding.

Why the Bangkok Art Biennale is now one of Asia’s most relevant international exhibitions

Nov 10, 2026

Why the Bangkok Art Biennale is now one of Asia’s most relevant international exhibitions

At first glance, Mandy El-Sayegh’s The Campaign (2026) at the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC) looks like a luxury boutique whose creative director has gone for an “Oriental spiritual” look. Mannequins draped in patterned silks guard a red-floored, high-ceilinged temple, its walls plastered with silkscreened collages in amber and cumin tones. Above a video of the work’s making is a neon sign resembling a designer monogram. But it is all camouflage. The sign is the amateur radio identifier of...

Rocky to have fan concert in Manila in December

Nov 10, 2026

Rocky to have fan concert in Manila in December

Rocky is coming to Manila in December!

The power of the Filipino accent

Nov 10, 2026

The power of the Filipino accent

Reclaiming our cultural power starts with proper pronunciation, the same way that representing a historically marginalized culture means making the effort to say words correctly

Ya Allah Habibi! Abdul El-Sayed is off to a good start

Nov 10, 2026

Ya Allah Habibi! Abdul El-Sayed is off to a good start

It’s not about the economy at all—it’s the system, habibi

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