September may be a little too early for the rest of the world to bring out the Christmas decorations but that’s one of the things that make the Philippines unique. No one loves Christmas more than Filipinos that the moment—’ber months roll in, everyone starts decorating or at least playing...
As the holiday season approaches, many of us desire a radiant and glowing complexion to complement our festive spirit. Fortunately, with advancements in dermatology and aesthetic medicine, there are several transformative treatments available to address common skin issues. At least...
Hermès Red looks good on you The redder, the better. Whether it is tomato red at Tory Burch or the fiery monochromes of incandescent red at Hermès, it turns heads and makes your presence felt. Bottega Veneta Workplace chic You need not be the office type to pull off this look, which is very sexy...
’ Ber is back, and really back, more back than it was last year, more back than ever since the last time in 2019, just before the world stood still the following year and the years that came next. ’Ber is back, so is beso beso (air kisses) as parties, galas, and balls return with a vengeance....
First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos graciously accommodates photo requests from attendees during the ASEAN BAC's afternoon tea which was held last Sept. 5 in Jakarta, Indonesia As Southeast Asia’s heads of state gathered in Jakarta during the first week of September, select guests from the region’s...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO In the wonderful world of Pinoy families, where “suki” is the highest form of flattery and “kumara” is practically a blood bond, toxic traits can pop up faster than you can say “pasalubong.” Enter Agawan-Lupa, the age-old sport of territorial warfare that...
By KAREEN LUCERO A MAGNIFICENT STRUCTURE The Eiffel Tower was built as part of the 1889 World's Fair and stands at a whopping 330 meters (1082 ft.) The idea of quitting your job to travel the world is romantic. If you have a passion for adventure and exploration, backpacking is often at the top of...
EMBRACING TRADITION Wayang shadow puppets are a traditional form of puppet theatre originating from Java, Indonesia UST Museum, Artiste Musaeum jointly mount ‘Nusantara’ exhibition on Indonesian Objet d’Arts Art enthusiasts and culture aficionados are invited to embark on a captivating...
BASIC ETIQUETTE Your phone conversations are not for everyone to enjoy From raising feet on seats at the cinema and the plane to concert-goers throwing drinks at performers, it’s been a rough ride for manners and etiquette these past few months. People have been ruder since the pandemic and...
VOICE OF THE OPPOSITION Senator Ninoy Aquino served from 1967 to 1972 I was four years old when Martial Law was declared in the republic. I remember being brought to Malacañan compound with my family to stay with my dad’s older spinster aunt and cousins at what was then known as the tea house or...
ALL FOR WOMEN Zontians of Zonta International District 17, from left: Beging Soriano, Susan Lim, Dandy Gomez, Baby Perez Sison, Olivia Aguinaldo Ferry, Lia Bautista, Rita Dy, and Tess Rayos del Sol “A better world for women is a better world,” declared Olivia Aguinaldo-Ferry, past international...
Tee off with Original Penguin’s Golf collection For a remarkable span of more than six decades, Original Penguin Golf by Munsingwear, a division of Perry Ellis International, has been a guiding force for golf masters, leisure enthusiasts, and sports aficionados, instilling the spirit of being in...
