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Profiles, interviews and human-interest stories focused on individuals. Columnists and their stories.

Adeline Dumapong, the first Filipino Paralympic medalist, smiles proudly while seated in a wheelchair, wearing a polo shirt in the colors of the Philippine flag. As a para powerlifter and disability rights advocate, her confident expression reflects her historic achievement and enduring impact on Philippine sports.

Adeline “Adz”Dumapong: The First Filipino Paralympic Medalist Who Lifted a Nation

By Simpol

May 20, 2025

Adeline Dumapong, the first Filipino Paralympic medalist, didn’t just lift a barbell at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics—she lifted the spirit of an entire nation. Her…

How Le Katsu Became a Filipino Franchising Success: From ₱50K to 90+ Japanese Food Branches

By Tatung Sarthou

May 20, 2025

At the center of this story is Zeus Collins, a familiar face in Philippine showbiz, best known for his stint on Pinoy Big Brother and…

portrait of Danda Buhain of rex education

Rex Education’s Danda Buhain Leads with Purpose and Empowers Women

By Simpol Editorial Team

May 19, 2025

As one of the women leaders in Philippine education, Danda Buhain brings both legacy and forward-thinking leadership to her role as Chief External Affairs Officer…

Anina Rubio artist into Sustainable art practices

Creative Sustainability: How Anina Rubio Paints Purpose Into Every Stroke

By Simpol

May 18, 2025

Before she was celebrated for turning blank walls into vibrant reflections of nature, Anina Rubio was on a very different path. Trained as an engineer…

Portrait of Sebastian Ice cream founder, Ian Carandang

The Scoop That Started It All: Ian Carandang and the Flavor of Risk

By Tatung Sarthou

May 16, 2025

Ian Carandang never set out to be one of the country’s most fearless ice cream makers. He just wanted better dessert. “All you had was…

Chef Miggy, Moreno brings Mindanao's Tausug Food To Manila.

Chef Miggy On Reclaiming Space for Tausug Food

By Tatung Sarthou

May 14, 2025

In a city brimming with adobo, sinigang, and sisig, Chef Miguel “Miggy” Cabel Moreno is carving space for something deeper—food that doesn’t just nourish, but…

Weaving the Future: How Dexter Alazas Helped Cebu’s Hablon Take Centerstage

By Tatung Sarthou

May 13, 2025

In the quiet mountain barangays of Argao, Cebu, the Cebu hablon revival began with the fading sounds of wooden looms. Weaving had once been a…

How Edmark Bustos Built Amare into a Beloved Wood-Fired Pizza Chain

By Tatung Sarthou

May 12, 2025

In the stillness of early Baguio mornings, before the streets stir and the scent of pine cuts through the cold air, there’s a man who…

When All Dust Has Settled: Nora Aunor Between Silence and Spotlight

By Gilbert Kim Sancha and the Binge Team

May 12, 2025

When the cameras turn away and the applause fades, what remains isn’t the show—it’s the truth. The moments that didn’t ask to be remembered, but…

on motherhood and healing chef Waya Araos writes a tribute to her mother for mothers day.

Inay: A Life of Quiet Revolution

By Waya Araos-Wijangco

May 9, 2025

On Motherhood and Healing When I think of Inay, I picture a woman with a stethoscope around her neck and calluses on her hands. A…

David Licauco isn’t just a leading man—he’s leading with vision. From primetime roles to restaurant ventures, he’s proving that pogi and panalo sa diskarte can go hand in hand.

Why David Licauco is Sobra and More

By Simpol

May 6, 2025

Before he became the Pambansang Ginoo in Maria Clara at Ibarra, David Licauco was replying to food orders on Instagram and delivering beef tapa himself…