Hon. Deputy Speaker Duke Frasco, Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry Alfredo E. Pascual, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ R. Marcos Jr., Alliance Global Group CEO Kevin Tan, PAGCOR Chief Executive...
With their GenSea initiative, Cold Storage has partnered with Save Philippine Seas and put sustainability as one of the cornerstones of their corporate DNA. It may have all begun with the dream of making quality frozen seafood accessible and affordable to Filipinos, but fast forward several...
There’s a new dining destination in Poblacion, and if you're one of the original Siargao faithful, you’ll be delighted to know that chef Luis Martinez has "resurrected" Alma right here in Poblacion, Makati. For those unfamiliar, Alma was one of the hottest dining spots in Siargao in 2021. Luis...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL The sad, bitter truth for us dads is that Father’s Day isn’t much more than an afterthought, a pale companion piece to the dedicated attention and glory attached to Mother’s Day. And while I’m aware that may not necessarily be the...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Mars Wrigley has been in the Philippines since 1965, and its Antipolo manufacturing plant was established in 1999. The American confectionary company is reputed to be the fourth largest privately held company in the USA, creating globally known...
True Crime and Crime Fiction have become such reading favorites all around the world that it’s not surprising to find wonderful examples of Crime Fiction from different points of the globe. Quite often, these works expand the genre to provide eloquent social commentary. Here are some of the...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Tajara Hospitality and Greenview once again hosted PhilHost 2024, at the Ascott Bonifacio Global City. PhilHost stands for Philippine Hospitality on Sustainable Tourism, and it’s a timely reminder that while Sustainability can be a rallying cry...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Carlo Pineda of The Art House is on a mission; and it’s to curate art in such a manner that it’s public, for all to enjoy, and creates a lasting impact for those ready to experience the art. And bear in mind, that’s not really as easy as it...
If you’re looking for a chef who’s doing inventive things with dishes that showcase the richness of Philippine culinary arts and ingredients, while also incorporating international influences to enhance and elevate his creations, Patrick Go of Your Local is your man. There’s a subtlety in how...
A visit to SM Mall of Asia will leave one wondering about the long queues at two newly opened food outlets, Haidilao Hot Pot and Paris Baguette. Haidilao opened earlier this year, while Paris Baguette is just a month old. Both have quickly become popular destinations for food lovers and mall-goers....
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Yes, I know last Sunday, May 12, was officially Mother’s Day 2024; but hopefully, you’ll give me some slack if I insist that today, May 19, is my Mother’s Day. It’s my late mother’s birthday, and she’d have been 90 this year - if...
Nestled in the hinterland of Barangay Road, Alfonso, Cavite, lies the kingdom of Calma, where chief architect and visionary planner Carlo Calma is piecing together a grand vision for their Lava Rock family estate. Within this "finca", a magnificent structure now dominates the landscape - it's...
