SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERS From left Dan Mejia, H&M South Asia’s regional head of communications and PR, Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg, and Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing at the launch of Fashion Forever in SM Aura The global fashion industry is at a...
ISRAELI IMPROV IN MANILA Ambassador Ilan Fluss with Duda after their first show in Manila, held for friends of the Israeli embassy It had been some years since I’d attended an improv show, but the memory of leaving with a sense of creativity and aching sides from laughter was still pretty...
MGA KUHA SA KOREA The Korean Cultural Center and the Korea Tourism Organization are kicking off the 'Visit Korea 2023-2024' with a photo exhibit Just two months into her posting, Ambassador Constance See hosted her first National Day event as Singapore’s top envoy to the Philippines. On Aug. 30,...
SPICY NOODLES Azure's well-loved laksa A quick, mid-week trip to the islands is always a good idea in my book. I’ve been feeling rather antsy and was looking for an easy escape the last few, stressful weeks. So when the opportunity to go back to Boracay presented itself, it didn’t take me long...
ALL ABOARD the city's Hop On Hop Off tour bus One of my closest Filipina friends from Berlin is in town, visiting with her daughters, all intelligent, confident, and beautiful young ladies who I have the pleasure of claiming as my nieces—not by blood but through friendship. Let’s be honest...
A SPECIAL SCENT Givenchy's L'interdit was created by Hubert de Givenchy for Audrey Hepburn When Intimate Audrey opened at the end of July, it suddenly became apparent how—even in a country she never visited in her lifetime—her influence endures. She remains well-loved. The exhibit, helmed by...
OPENING CEREMONY ASEAN ambassadors and key officials welcome ASEAN Food Festival attendees On Aug. 6, members of the diplomatic corps converged at the SM Mall of Asia for the annual ASEAN Food Festival, one of the many ways the Philippines marks the inception of the Association of Southeast Asian...
Images by Nice Print Photo A day before Michael Leyva’s turn at the Goldenberg Fashion Series, strong rains plagued the city, enough to make one dread a possible cancellation. But Michael Leyva seems to be one of heaven’s favorite children. That, or the offerings to Santa Clara—a tradition...
Returning from my husband’s postings in Kuala Lumpur and Berlin in late 2020, my determination to catch up on everything I missed about Manila hasn’t waned even after almost three years. I find myself embracing the role of a tourist whenever the chance presents itself. Recently, I had the...
Driving to Tagaytay on a weekend is nothing new but what I love about getting out of the Metro and braving the traffic is the growing list of restaurants in the area. My Country House is the newest addition to this area and one I will absolutely come back for. BETTER BURRATA Locally sourced burrata...
NO ONE LEFT BEHIND Sen. Migz Zubiri and Apolinario Mabini Awards chairperson Audrey Tan-Zubiri pose with some of the awardees and their families The 30th Apolinario Mabini Awards (AMA), a prestigious event that recognizes individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to...
A TOAST TO STRONG BILATERAL RELATIONS From left: Defense Undersecretary Angelito de Leon, Executive Secretary Hon. Lucas Bersamin, and Japanese Ambassador Kazuhiro Koshikawa In a display of camaraderie and mutual respect, Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa hosted a garden reception at his residence on...
