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CDO celebrates 45th anniversary with a younger look
The brand refreshes its identity while remaining loyal to its mission, producing 'Food That Brings You Home'

Indonesia's Indofood eyes $3-billion purchase of noodle maker Pinehill
The maker of the popular Indomie is looking to buy British Virgin Islands-based Pinehill

Uniqlo Philippines launches online store
(UPDATE) Uniqlo Philippines' online e-commerce platform is live

Bench teases next endorser with 'Crash Landing on You' reference
Is Hyun Bin the latest Bench model?

Coronavirus doom means boom for pasta makers
French and Italian companies say demand for pasta has surged, as consumers stock up while on lockdown

Davao Occidental tops Zamboanga in low-scoring MPBL semis
The extremely low-scoring affair set a number of MPBL records, including the lowest points combined in a game of 75
Corona beer says U.S. sales not hit by confusion over virus name
Coronavirus and Corona beer? The company behind the alcohol brand says this is a non-issue.

LOOK: Be the very best with this Penshoppe x Pokemon collab
Pi-pika-pi! (That's Pikachu for 'Yes, please!')


Japan cosmetic giant Shiseido gambles on 'Made in Japan' boom
Shiseido builds its first domestic factory in 36 years, hoping to capitalize on a boom for 'Made in Japan' products, in competition with Korea's K-beauty craze

Prices, top picks: Anastasia Beverly Hills opens first kiosk in the Philippines
The brand finally opens a permanent physical store in Manila

LOOK: Lisa of BLACKPINK is the newest face of Penshoppe
Lisa is officially in Penshoppe's area!

New Era Cap Philippines releases streetwear line with Apo Whang-Od’s designs
The line features several pieces inspired by the art of the 102-year-old traditional Kalinga tattoo artist

Fashion leaders take on calls for sustainability
Last month’s fashion shows displayed designers’ eagerness to contribute to climate change efforts

[ANALYSIS | Point of Law] Going global
Why are there not a lot of Filipino brands taking center stage globally?

Forever 21 stays open in Philippines, says SM Retail
Forever 21 finds love in the Philippines, even as its parent company files for bankruptcy in the United States

Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy
The move will see the retailer close up to 350 of its stores worldwide, including up to 178 stores in the US

Miss Universe Organization announces new crown for 2019
Mouawad is the new crown provider for the Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA pageants

‘How about according to zodiac sign?’: Netizens mock ‘brand coding’ traffic scheme
Commuters brands the traffic schemes considered by the MMDA as 'band-aid' solutions, especially when the public transport system remains a mess

How about you’re banned from EDSA according to the car you drive?
A former Pagcor consultant submits ‘brand coding’ traffic scheme proposal to MMDA

LOOK: Ariana Grande's 'thank u, next' collection for H&M is out
Cop Ari's aesthetic with merch inspired by her latest album

Nike's Jordan Brand inks rising star Zion to shoe deal
Five months after suffering an injury when his Nike shoe blew apart, No. 1 draft pick Zion Williamson inks a multiyear deal with the Jordan Brand

Datu Puti, Silver Swan free from synthetic acetic acid – PNRI
NutriAsia says that the Datu Puti and Silver Swan brands have always been subjected to testing since 2001

Luxury fashion brand Prada to shed animal fur from collection
Goodbye animal fur! The Italian fashion house says that its lauded decision stems from 'a positive dialogue' with the Fur Free Alliance (FFA)

Rihanna teams up with LVMH to launch luxury fashion brand
The new luxury house will be called Fenty after Robyn Rihanna Fenty, the singer's real name

Adulting 101: Your guide to 3-in-1 coffees in the Philippines
Which is your favorite?

Photos and prices: Alexander Wang x Uniqlo's Spring/Summer 2019 AIRism collection
The collection features Uniqlo's AIRism fabric

LOOK: Janine Tugonon models for Venus Williams' clothing line
The former Miss Universe Philippines also reunites with Shamcey Supsup during the latter's US vacation

LOOK: The Adidas x Game of Thrones collab drops March 22
A limited-editon Ultraboost collection is coming

Louis Vuitton drop Michael Jackson clothes from new collection
The brand pulls out the Michael Jackson-themed clothes in the wake of the 'Leaving Neverland' documentary

IN PHOTOS: Nadine Lustre’s H&M swim collection is here
Which suit are you thinking of rocking this summer?

LOOK: Uniqlo's Gudetama collection is simply too cute
Which graphic tee design are you egg-cited for?

Heart Evangelista is Kamiseta's creative director
This isn't Heart's first time working with Kamiseta

Luxury watchmaker Philippe Charriol killed in car accident
The man behind the luxury Charriol brand was tragically killed in a race car accident at the Le Castellet track

Philip Morris eyes insurance incentives in campaign for vaping products
Philip Morris is seeking lower insurance rates for smokers who switch to their 'smoke-free' IQOS products
Maine Mendoza is working with makeup giant MAC again
Maine flies to New York to work on a new collaboration with MAC Cosmetics

Deciem founder Brandon Truaxe dead at 40
'Whilst we can’t imagine a world without you, we promise to take care of each other and will work hard to continue your vision,' writes Deciem on Instagram

The world cupped: The inside story of the bra
Bras made by most French lingerie brands take up to two years to make and are altered around 40 times on average

First impressions, prices: Eco-beauty brand Love Beauty and Planet
It’s a new brand that promises sustainable and ethical beauty products at an equally ethical price point – but does it deliver?

5 Filipino beauty brands to hoard when you’re in Manila
For beauty junkies looking for their local beauty brand fix

Chanel sheds exotic animal skin from fashion line
The luxury brand has banned the use of lizard, crocodile, and snake skin in any of their creations

Bretman Rock is releasing a Filipino-inspired collab with ColourPop
The collection drops on November 9

Skincare brand Sunday Riley admits posting fake Sephora reviews
Do you trust reviews on beauty retailer sites?

IN PHOTOS: blk's first anniversary party serves straight-up '90s realness
The makeup brand brings the beloved decade back to life

IN PHOTOS: BLK’s new collection will make '90s kids’ hearts skip a beat
Anne Curtis turns up the nostalgia with the makeup brand’s latest collection

Deciem founder announces company shutdown 'until further notice'
'Please take me seriously,' says Brandon Truaxe

Michael Kors bags Versace for $2.1 billion
Donatella Versace says the takeover is 'essential to Versace's long-term success'

Disney x ColourPop is making the internet freak out – we can't blame them
Plus: Tips on how Philippine-based beauty junkies can get their hands on 'em!

IN PHOTOS: Anne Curtis and friends visit Sydney for blk cosmetics
Koalas, Sydney Harbor, and IG-worthy snaps, anyone?

Filipino 'prosumers' want brands to tackle social issues – study
A new type of Filipino consumer that is socially aware is on the rise, and businesses have to keep up with them to stay relevant
