MB NEWSMAKERS Top row, from left: Mylo Speech Buddy Founder Vincent Rocha, President of Bingo Plus Rafael Jasper Vicencio, President & CEO of HSBC Philippines Sandeep Uppal, Dr. Victor Erwin Jocson, Head of Star Magic PR (representing Bini) Thess Gubi, Co-Chairperson of Kawayan Collective...
Labubu, Crybaby, Molly, Skullpanda, Dimoo, and Hirono. If those names mean nothing to you, then consider yourself out of the very hot Art-Toys loop of today, and crawl out from under your rock. These brands are among the IPs (intellectual properties) that have thrust Pop Mart into the...
ALL PRESENT Owners and directors of Marie France with Dr. Regie Layug (center), and Endospheres’ Roberta Falcetta (second from right) The Electric Garden at BGC was the setting for a first-quarter salvo from Marie France. While acting as a sustaining party for Marie France’s ongoing 40th...
ALL SMILES Baekhyun loves hearing the passionate cheers from the audience whenever he visits For such an energetic onstage personality, K-pop idol Baekhyun has a chill vibe around him that shows he’s ready to take on anything thrown his way. Best known for being a member of the legendary...
The Bayo Foundation, the Harvest Creative Community Hub, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines have banded together and have collaborated on an inspiring initiative that they’ve called Weave for Peace. For the benefit of soldiers and their families, the project creates exclusive designs...
The Lion and Tiger Dance at the Lanson Place entrance driveway A colorful Lion and Dragon dance performed on the lobby entrance driveway of the Lanson Place Mall of Asia, was the hotel’s way of signaling the start of the Lunar New Year - and doing so in style, while promoting...
CHEERS BDO launches its new Visa Signature card The new BDO Visa Signature card is the only premium credit card you may need to carry with you when you travel. That’s if you want to travel wisely, pick up the best deals, and do so in style and comfort. Recently launched in collaboration...
The rise of the terno, or rather, its restoration to our collective consciousness, has been nothing short of a cultural awakening. At the heart of this movement is the Ternocon, the annual convention and competition that Ben Chan initiated with the Cultural Center of the...
BLACK AND BLUE Self-taught Ponce Veridiano began his career putting his degree as an electrical engineer to good use. But it’s his work as a landscape artist where his genius and talent truly blossomed, and cemented his name among those who know the world of landscaping. And to add a...
Mia Borromeo with Mariana Zobel de Ayala A visit to House O is like indulging into a scavenger hunt of taste and class. The Dasmariñas residence is a treasure trove of items you didn’t know you needed or wanted until you set your eyes on them. From fashion and accessories to objets...
iPeople, Inc. Chairman and CEO Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea addresses a full-house crowd who attended his book launch on January 21, 2025, as part of Mapúa University’s centennial celebration As part of Mapúa University’s centennial celebration, Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, former president of Mapúa...
TAKING CHARGE Rosemarie Ong, William Belo, and Lorraine Belo-Cincochan It may be very early in the year, but Wilcon Depot had excellent reasons to turn Jan. 21 into an evening of profound celebration. The night was the culmination of a landmark year that saw Wilcon Depot opening the doors of...
