DRAGON OF COMMERCE , acrylic on found reproduction print, 82x49.5 cm including the frame, 2024 Renowned for his bold and provocative works, Mideo M. Cruz transformed surplus materials into thought-provoking art in his latest exhibit “Salvaged Statements.” His pieces urged the...
The journey of Hearts and Bells Cakes began with a heartfelt purpose—to make celebrations more memorable by crafting cakes that reflect the significance of the occasion. The company’s first cake was baked for its founder Marita Laddaran’s own wedding, setting the tone for a business that...
A SPECTACLE FOR ALL Audience members, young and old, will enjoy the colorful set design and vibrant costumes from the play It was only a year ago that the Repertory Philippines staged its final run in its previous home after its former venue was set for renovations. Much to the delight of its...
HOW ARE WE FEELING Mental health factors a lot in our day-to-day decisions A couple of days ago, we celebrated World Mental Health Day. In 2019, as records show, 970 million people around the world were living with some form of mental illness. This number increased significantly during the Covid-19...
TALK IN BUSAN Busan Asian Film School (AFiS) and FDCP MOU ceremony with Kang Sung Kyu and Jose Javier Reyes The Philippines’ participation in the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) in South Korea commenced on Oct. 8 at the Exhibition Center 2, BEXCO in Busan. More than 50...
When the rain pours, you also need to pour out all the nutrition and protection that your family needs. Especially with the flu season and the coming rainy months, it’s never been more important to strengthen your loved ones’ health and immunity. So why wait until they’re sick, when...
LET IT FLOW Expect free flowing drinks and unlimited food during the event (Photo from the The Grand Wine Experience Facebook page) The 21st Grand Wine Experience, one of Southeast Asia’s biggest wine events, will take place on Nov. 15, 2024, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Manila. This year's...
If you had asked me a few weeks ago what the most surprising ingredient at an afternoon tea in Tokyo might be, I would never have guessed bananas. But on Sept. 25, the Philippine Embassy in Japan hosted a delightful twist on the traditional tea experience—aptly called the Banana Afternoon Tea at...
Each sushi evokes a lofty sensation on the palate in the way the Japanese are able to create impressions of perfection in a world where no perfection is possible, such as in their pursuit of kōgōshii , meaning heavenly. Snuggled on the ground floor of the high-rise residential project The Montane...
Jasmine at New World Makati Jasmine, the premium Chinese restaurant at New World Makati Hotel, recently unveiled its newly launched à la carte menu. Led by Executive Chinese Chef Brandon Ng, who brings 28 years of hospitality experience, the reimagined menu strikes a balance between traditional...
Media representatives were recently invited to an event hosted by Potatoes USA, a marketing and research organization founded in 1971 to promote U.S. potatoes. Held at the Brittany Hotel BGC’s test kitchen, the event, led by Potatoes USA brand ambassador Chef Kalel Chan, featured creative ways to...
Lizzie Zobel, Irene Marcos-Araneta, Monique Siguion-Reyna, and Maricris Floirendo-Brias Tina and Ricco Ocampo welcomed guests to their home, for an intimate lunch that highlighted the holiday collections of their CasaCollective.PH, and daughter Betina’s PuroLino.PH. And in typical Ricco-style, an...
