LONDON —  Frances “Franco” Stevens was just 23 when she launched a glossy lifestyle magazine for lesbians in 1991, after raising funds by taking cash out on credit cards and betting on the horses.

THE FASHION industry tries to do the right thing when it comes to sustainability — after all, its profits increasingly depend on it. But it needs help, and this is where science comes in. Yet even issues that attract strong scientific consensus can sometimes arouse deep skepticism.

GLOBAL apparel retailer UNIQLO will launch a collection with Cassie Byrnes on June 7.

THE FILM Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is holding the second PelikuLAYA: LGBTQIA+ Film Festival online from June 4 to 30 in celebration of Pride Month.  There will be film screenings, panel discussions, a special yoga session, and a concert and fashion show.

IT TURNS out that a Korean candy served as the inspiration for the name of Netflix’s latest original Korean film, the romantic comedy Sweet & Sour, which premieres on June 4.

NATIONAL Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab and the Ryan Cayabyab Singers (RCS)presents Musika Para sa Kinabukasan, a benefit online concert on June 5, 7 p.m., on ktx.ph for the benefit of the Dagatan and Balete Family Farm Schools which advocate for the youth to nurture agriculture.

THE ECONOMY is slowly starting to move again with the lifting of some quarantine restrictions, including those on hotels which are now opening up to accommodate staycations and leisure guests — with some limitations. 

A familiar aroma welcomed me and my mother in my grandparents’ home in California. My uncle was in the kitchen scooping us a heaping bowl of pinapaitan. This was our first day as immigrants. My mother was committed to residing here for good while I was already planning my return to the Philippines to finish my studies. That first sniff and sip of the bitter soup made me feel like I was still in my hometown, Baguio City.

THE WORLD Gourmet Awards (WGA), an accolade that honors the efforts of key players in Singapore’s hospitality industry, has named Filipino chef Johanne Siy as the MKN Chef of the Year (Female), in recognition of “her excellent culinary skills in both daily kitchen operations as well as setting high standards for excellence throughout her career.”

FROM celebrity chef’s favorite ingredients, to a funky way of using a canned favorite, to special summer drinks, here are a variety of recipes to try out while stuck at home.

SINCE we’re spending more time at home, we’re sure to have invested in a few home appliances and improvement measures for the house.

RESTAURANTS in Resorts World Manila (RWM) bring their dishes street-side with the Newport Parklet, catering to guests who want to indulge in signature RWM flavors but who opt to dine al fresco.