(Illustration Freepik) In diplomatic life, change is a constant companion. The challenges of moving extend beyond the logistics of packing and unpacking. As I navigate this season of transition alongside fellow diplomatic spouses, the echoes of shared experiences resonate deeply. It’s a...
Barely a week before Christmas, the art of selecting gifts becomes laden with pressure. After all, it’s already crunch time and finding the perfect gift for the woman in your life can feel like a stressful process if you don’t know where to begin. But fret not as we’ll be listing the best...
LEADING THE BATTLE AGAINST HIV Duyan Foundation founder Pamela Magdaluyo and Dr. Shilpa Iyer World AIDS Day, observed each year on Dec. 1, serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by those affected by HIV and the ongoing efforts to combat the disease. Despite the progress made since...
REPRESENTING THE COUNTRY Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco and Cong. Duke Frasco at the Thai National Day As the holiday season envelops the country in a festive spirit, the last two national day events before the Christmas break were marked with camaraderie and cultural richness. Government...
RAKUGO IN ENGLISH Ambassador Kazuhiro Koshikawa and Mme. Yuko Koshikawa pose with members of the English Rakugo Association Nov. 27 may have been a holiday begging for a bit of relaxation, it would have been a disservice to myself if I skipped the cultural evening hosted by Japan’s Ambassador...
TAKING THE LEAD IBF chairperson Pamela Louise Manalo Not a lot of events can get me to willingly leave my bed before 6:30 in the morning but the annual International Bazaar hosted by the International Bazaar Foundation (IBF) is one of the very few that can. Coordinated by the International Bazaar...
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES Talented students of the British School Manila The British Embassy Manila held a regal and meaningful soirée last Nov. 14 to celebrate the birthday of King Charles III. More than just a celebration, it was a vibrant showcase of British food, drink, and culture—a night of...
PH-AUSTRIA TIES DFA Undersecretary Jesus Gary Domingo, Austrian State Secretary for Economy, Labor, and Tourism Susanne Kraus-Winkler and Karl Heinz Kopf, Secretary-General of Federal Economic Chamber of Austria On Oct. 25, the Grand Hyatt Manila became the venue of the Austrian National Day....
CONGRATULATIONS, TÜRKIYE! Ambassador Niyazi Evren Akyol of the Republic of Túrikye, Vice President Sarah Duterte, and Rev. Charles Brown, dean of the diplomatic corps Last week, the nation of Türkiye celebrated its 100th National Day at the Peninsula Manila’s Rigodon Ballroom with Philippine...
WOMEN IN POWER Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg, Australian Amb. HK Yu, US Amb. MaryKay Carlson, UK Amb. Laure Beaufils, Romanian Amb. Râduta Matache, Dutch Amb. Marielle Geraedts, and Singaporean Amb. Constance See The concept of “witches” today differs dramatically from the malicious and...
TOAST TO PARTNERSHIP Czech Chargé d'Affaires Dalibor Micka I have this habit of listening intently and looking around to see how many people are audibly singing the Lupang Hinirang at another country’s National Day event. I’ve been attending diplomatic events for a decade now and I always...
TIME TO END BREAST CANCER SM Supermalls president Steven Tan and Estee Lauder Companies country general manager Sharyn Wong Every October, the world is dressed in pink to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time to celebrate the survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and raise...
