Brewing heritage: Benguet tribes keep ‘tapuy’ alive

FOR generations, tapuy has been part of life for the Ibaloi, Kankanaey, and Kalanguya tribes of Tuba. Brewed from local kintuman rice and shared during gatherings and celebrations, the traditional rice wine carries stories of identity, culture, and community. Today, that tradition is helping sustain livelihoods. Through royalty shares from Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., the renewable… Read More Brewing heritage: Benguet tribes keep ‘tapuy’ alive

SM celebrates Women’s Month by moving conversation into meaningful action

IN line with the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” SM Supermalls celebrated Women’s Month 2026 through a series of collaborative initiatives that sought to elevate conversations on matters that affect women into meaningful actions. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, SM Cares, and in partnership with United Nations Philippines, the Philippine… Read More SM celebrates Women’s Month by moving conversation into meaningful action

EDITORIAL: A Festival Sans Much Glitter

FUEL-INTENSIVE events have been scrapped from this year’s Dinamulag Festival, as directed by Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. That means we don’t get to see the fabulous lighted floats, nor enjoy watching thrilling motorsports races that have become popular festival mainstays in recent years. The reason is commendable, as it is practical and sensitive to these… Read More EDITORIAL: A Festival Sans Much Glitter