By DAPHNE ROUSSEAU and ERIC RANDOLPH They are paid to eat in the best restaurants in the world, but the price is having to lie even to their friends about the job. Hidden among hundreds of guests descending on the 16th century Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley for a luxurious dinner ahead of...
By ALMA WENDY YU A birthday isn’t a birthday without a cake. From the simplest birthday celebrations to the grandiose ones, a decorated sweet sponge is the center of attraction, a tradition that started many centuries ago. Birthday cakes have evolved over the years—more layers are added for...
Iloilo City in the Philippines is renowned for its rich food culture, making it a popular destination for tourists who delight in culinary exploration. Recently, Savoy Hotel Manila launched its inaugural Ilonggo degustation dinner, titled "Ilonggo Culinary Treasures," on March 14 in Pasay City. The...
The Ayala Museum will open its doors for free on March 24, 2024, the final day of the "Splendor: Juan Luna, Painter as Hero" exhibition, featuring his long-lost artwork, "Hymen, oh Hyménée!" If you haven't seen it yet, take the opportunity to visit the museum before it closes. Before being...
Inspiring Filipino women through various tales of hardship and triumph, the book launch of "Becoming Sheroes: Stories of Heartstrong Women" last Saturday, March 16, was an extraordinary celebration of women's spirit. Filipina Sheroes, led by multi-awarded professional, author, and speaker Monica...
The President of Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the UN-acclaimed scientist have come together to create a powerful outreach program called "Bridging Hearts and Hands." This program aims to make a lasting impact on communities by fostering connections, empathy, and positive change. Photo shows (L-R):...
Bond with the family and create lasting memories during the Holy Week. Take a well-deserved break at The Westin Manila and book the Easter Room Package, which includes breakfast for two adults, guaranteed check-in at 12 p.m., and late check-out at 4 p.m. Rest and recharge on the Heavenly Bed,...
This March, Manila welcomes Don Don Tei, a new Japanese restaurant from Osaka. Situated at Robinsons Galleria in Quezon City (ADB Wing), it offers authentic Japanese rice bowl specialties tailored to the local taste, promising convenience and affordability. Masahiro Nishida, Director for Business...
Formerly known as Drops of Youth, the new and improved Edelweiss skincare line reflects The Body Shop’s vision of changemaking beauty by moving away from ant-aging beauty ideals. It is enriched with responsibly sourced edelweiss, a tiny but resilient Alpine flower with its very own antioxidant....
The SM Group met with the Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) executive leadership to discuss continued opportunities in this growing consumer market. This is In line with the strategic focus of building the Levi’s brand direct-to-consumer presence in the Philippines. SM Group led by Tessie...
If the Philippine presidents, from Emilio Aguinaldo to Ferdinand E. Marcos, all lived in one house, what would that house look like? Maybe like the Arlegui Guest House at San Rafael Street in Manila, within the Malacañan Palace complex in the San Miguel district. A...
When one thinks about the tech industry, often the big names that pop up are the likes of Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Sundar Pichai. Without a doubt, the world of IT has been painted as a male dominated industry. However, that hasn’t stopped women like She Loves Tech co-founder Leanne...
