An isolation state of mind

The Philippine Star— It was April of 1998, a week before my birthday, when my wife Karen asked what my plans were for my birthday. I automatically replied “none really” since we had just moved to a tiny rental house. Karen replied by pointing out that it had been four years since my dad Louie Beltran died (1994) and I had not had a birthday party since.

The Philippine Star—Filipinos becoming more mindful of snacking habits – State of Snacking report. Global snacking company Mondelez International has released the fifth edition of its State of Snacking report. According to the report, consumers are eating more small meals, snacking mindfully with attention and intention, staying loyal to their favorite snack brands, and choosing snacks made more sustainably.

The Philippine Star—Filipinos becoming more mindful of snacking habits – State of Snacking report. Global snacking company Mondelez International has released the fifth edition of its State of Snacking report. According to the report, consumers are eating more small meals, snacking mindfully with attention and intention, staying loyal to their favorite snack brands, and choosing snacks made more sustainably.

Adweek—In Molson’s Feel-Good Summer Campaign, Backyards Are a State of Mind. On a summer’s day, a backyard party is in full swing. But the afternoon takes an unexpected turn when someone pushes down a fence.  Luckily the neighbors don’t mind, welcoming the revelers into their yard. Their energy is contagious, and soon fences are collapsing all along the street. The day culminates with one giant party that takes over the neighborhood—with coolers full of Molson beer. The lively ad, “Backyards” by agency Rethink, is part of Molson’s summer campaign to “celebrate the...