At the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony are Okada Manila's top executives joined by special guests (from left): Alvaro Ramos, Assistant Vice President - Retail; Wendy Ni - Vice President, Strategic Marketing & Business Planning, Analytics; Department of Tourism Assistant...
NATURE'S JOY To Charmaine Lagman, trips to nature are an expression of gratitude Charmaine Lagman, along with her husband Mike, is a builder, a construction magnate with interests in information technology. On weekdays, her days are spent building structures of steel,...
REAL TALK Chef Fhred Batalona, flanked by chefs Rolando 'Chef Lau' and Jac Laudico International chefs and food enthusiasts often praise Filipino food for its unique flavors, characterized by an explosion of sweet, salty, and sour notes. Despite its distinctiveness, Filipino cuisine remains...
CHOCOGELATERIA The name is as mouthful as the sweet treats inside, a portmanteau of chocolate and gelateria Venchi, a storied Italian chocolatier and gelato maker founded in 1878, has opened its first store in the Philippines. In partnership with the SSI Group, Venchi launched its Chocogelateria at...
Makati City offers a unique charm for food enthusiasts, with its compact and walkable streets. Unlike the sprawling urban landscape of Quezon City, where commuting or driving is often a necessity, Makati's central business district, and its surrounding areas make it easy to explore a variety of...
Chefs Rej and Dan The Westin Manila has introduced Green Mondays as part of its lunch buffet at Seasonal Tastes, aligning with its sustainability efforts to offer variety and empower diners to make thoughtful choices. “Green Mondays will feature dishes created by our guest chef or in...
My Future Buddy Richard M. Felarca, 9 San Marcelino Elementary School
Illustration by Janine Kuo According to UNICEF’s flagship report, State of the World’s Children 2024 , more children, globally, will be living in low-income countries, at high risk of climate and environmental hazards and disasters, amid rapid digitization and technologization by...
In the bright streets of Poblacion, a popular neighborhood known for its nightlife and food crawls, this taqueria has become a well-loved fixture. It is because of many reasons—its mouthwatering birria tacos, experiential dining, and support for advocacies, among others—that it is truly one of...
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY High quality speakers deliver a unique sound experience that allow guests to enjoy the venue's ambiance Its owners best describe Stardust as a lounge that caters to all five senses. Guests are greeted by the work of interior designer Angie Gonzalez-Hager—a...
ALL ABOARD The window displays change lighting to create the illusion of a moving train All aboard the Faubourg Express, a portal into the universe uniquely and craftily Hermès, but our destination was the limits of our imagination, to the moon and back, through the galactic center, beyond...
8Cuts Burgers is marking its 12th anniversary with a special offer: from November 15 to December 15, customers can upgrade any of their favorite burgers with a Double Smash Patty. This limited-time promotion celebrates over a decade of serving quality burgers, wings, and the popular...
