LOVE THE PHILIPPINES From left: Vietnam Ambassador Lai Binh and wife Nguyen Thuy, Thailand Ambassador Tull Traisorat, Malaysia Ambassador Malik Melvin, New Zealand Ambassador Dr. Catherin McIntosh, India Ambassador Harsh Kumar Jain and wife Vandana Jain, DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and...
By embracing the spirit of giving and gathering, the holiday season presents the perfect opportunity to savor special moments with loved ones—and what better way to enhance those occasions than with indulgent frozen desserts? Carmen’s Best offers a variety of gourmet ice cream bundles tailored...
As it does every year in Manila, the Tatler Ball ended 2024’s ball season with a bang. More than Halloween, this belle of balls, held every year in November by Tatler Philippines, headed by Irene Martel Francisco, managing director, and Anton San Diego, editor in chief, signals the...
BRIDGES OF MEMORY This anthology is a collection of the works of participants in a creative writing course at Sunshine Place Held at Sunshine Place on Jupiter Street in Makati City, a haven for senior citizens, was the book launch of their Bridges of Memory . I use the possessive pronoun...
Illustration from Freepik In recent holiday seasons, many prefer receiving practical gifts. As younger generations have easier access to social media and tools to guide them in their daily routines, many have learned how to care for themselves from an early age. It’s not uncommon these days to...
We often turn to travel for a much-needed break from the daily grind—a chance to recharge, gain fresh perspectives, and return with renewed energy. Studies have supported this, confirming that travel enhances both physical and mental well-being, lifting our mood, reducing stress, and giving...
It is both a delight and customary for us to give Christmas presents to our loved ones. But have you thought about giving someone special something special this Christmas? That someone is you. You deserve to have a treat too! After all, how can you give when you have not gotten anything in the...
Botulinum toxin, widely known as Botox, has long been associated with cosmetic procedures aimed at reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Recent scientific exploration suggests that its benefits may extend beyond aesthetics, offering a novel therapeutic option for androgenic alopecia (AGA), or pattern...
CLINICAL MATTERS There have been recent news reports of a strain of bird flu that is infecting cows in the US. But the most unusual aspect of this specific outbreak is that some humans may have been infected with this strain of avian influenza from drinking raw (unpasteurized) milk from an infected...
Yamazato Manila, the celebrated Japanese restaurant at Hotel Okura Manila, announces its meticulously crafted Osechi Ryouri, a traditional Japanese New Year feast symbolizing good luck and prosperity. This year’s Osechi Ryouri is a culinary masterpiece curated by Japanese Executive Chef Keiichiro...
JAM ALONG One of Michelline’s favorite pastimes is to sing while playing the guitar Michelline Syjuco, Goth princess, artist, sculptor, jeweler, surrealist, avantgardist, is my Halloween dream come true. The year is about to end, and I had only seen her once this year, maybe twice last...
USAD , acrylic, ink, spray paint and oil on repurposed tracing paper on canvas, 48x60 inches, 2024 “Good morning” takes on a whole new meaning in Jonathan Joven’s latest exhibit. For him, these two words isn’t your ordinary greeting but a salute to the city’s unsung heroes, a...
