Let’s be real: once the school year kicks in, it’s game on. Mornings start earlier, traffic gets worse, and suddenly everyone’s juggling work, classes, deadlines—and, of course, meals. Whether you’re a parent packing baon, a student rushing between lectures, or someone just trying to eat better during a packed weekday, meal planning quickly becomes one more thing on the to-do list.

If you're looking to keep things interesting—whether for lunchboxes, meriendas, or last-minute desserts—there’s one pantry staple that might surprise you: gulaman. Most of us know it from childhood: those bouncy cubes in fruit salad, or sago’t gulaman that cooled us down on a sweltering afternoon. But today’s gulaman? It's stepping up in entirely new ways.

With Mr. Hat Gulaman, this nostalgic favorite is being reimagined as a daily go-to—versatile, everyday indulgence. Whether you're whipping up something cool and refreshing or warm and cozy, there's a way to work gulaman into your everyday food routine that’s anything but boring.

The second capsule collection between SHEIN and Belle Mariano presents three style sets and a varied collection for every mood, occasion, and personality.

The start of the new year means a lot to everyone. It often is associated with it a sense of renewal, fresh beginnings and also new possibilities. For M Lhuillier, it’s another opportunity to make a difference, especially in the lives of young learners.  Through their Marizon initiative, the company continues to give support to schools in the Southeastern Luzon region with the goal of creating better learning environments for students by providing essential classroom tools like armchairs.