By Jinggoy I. Salvador It was the most-awaited gathering of the season for the Davao gourmands. The highlight of the 2025 edition of the Davao Food and Wine, a three-week culinary event that features Mindanao’s finest produce, brought in four chefs from across the country, turning the cooking...
Genteelhome and the I Want to Share (IWTS) Foundation collaboratively hosted an intimate lunch at Gallery by Chele in BGC on Dec. 10. The purpose of the event was to formally announce a partnership between the two organizations that aims to benefit the Bone Marrow Transplant wing at the Philippine...
The Philippine Educational Publishers Association (PEPA) recognized its achievements and honored its partners during its 75th anniversary held last Dec. 5, 2025, at the Marco Polo Hotel in Ortigas. Highlights of the event titled “Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present and Publishing in the...
On Dec. 1, 2025, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) officially launched “Ginto”—a commemorative coffee-table book marking the golden, or 50th, anniversary of Philippines–China diplomatic relations—during a reception held at the historic...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has urged President Marcos to certify as urgent four progressive bills to advance his administration’s transparency, good governance, and anti-corruption campaigns. In an interview on Thursday, Dec. 11, the senator welcomed the inclusion of his sponsored...
Just because President Marcos did not certify the four priority bills as urgent does not mean he lacked sincerity in wanting them passed as soon as possible, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the message of the President was clear: the four...
When National University (NU) decided to celebrate its 125th anniversary—sharing that same milestone in 2025 with the Manila Bulletin—it took over the Mall of Asia Sky and transformed the outdoor rooftop into a sea of navy blue and gold as far as the eye could see. Representing integrity,...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said the Senate is keen on passing the proposed Independent People’s Commission (IPC) by January next year. Sotto, in an interview on Tuesday, December 9, said they hope to finish deliberations on the bill before the Christmas break. The Senate...
How do you honor 115 years of safeguarding Filipino families? InLife did it with music, memories, and meaningful moments that reflected more than a century of service. Held at Shangri-La The Fort, the anniversary gala became the highlight of the milestone year—an evening that blended culture,...
President Marcos has asked senators and congressmen to prioritize the passage of four proposed legislative measures, including the Anti-dynasty bill and Party-list System Reform Act. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro announced on Tuesday, Dec. 9, that Marcos has...
New York Fashion Week (NYFW) was once a far-off dream for many Filipino designers. But through Filipinxt, that goal has become a reality. Co-founded by lawyer-entrepreneur Rob Mallari-D’Auria and designer Bessie Besana, the fashion platform has since become one of the most anticipated fixtures of...
For years, Lacoste has been closely associated with the sport of tennis, thanks to René Lacoste, one of the brand’s co-founders. Its iconic polo with the signature crocodile embroidery—an homage to René’s sporting persona—first made its debut on the court as a replacement for traditional...
