By Badette Cunanan The Philippine College of Surgeons (PCS) commemorated its 89th Foundation Day with a grand gala dinner on Sept. 12, 2025, at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong City. The elegant black-tie affair was led by PCS president Jose Rhoel L. De Leon, MD, and vice president...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador Caroline "Bing" Galang Taojo’s “Becoming | Unbecoming” was unveiled on Sept. 11, 2025, at a sold-out show at the Galerie Raphael in Davao, a surprise that greeted the painter upon her arrival at the artist’s reception on opening day. “It was overwhelming, like I was...
Brian and Bettina Hontiveros of Modularity Home welcomed guests and members of the media to the new Scavolini Philippines showroom at the second level of Proscenium’s Retail Row, Rockwell Center, Makati City. The evening’s theme was “The Italian Sense of Beauty,” and the event was held on...
Ongoing at Gallery C at the Conrad Manila until Nov. 15, 2025, is an exhibit featuring seven women artists who have incorporated textiles and fabrics into their works of art. Titled “Her Hands: A Loom of Stories,” it showcases the selected works of Kristine de Jesus, Anita del Rosario, Jane...
The Anvil Business Summit 2025 was themed “Rising With the Giants.” Held at the fully packed ballroom of the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, the audience that afternoon was eager to listen intently as the four speakers gathered by the Anvil Business Club shared their business experiences, insights, and...
For the fall-winter season, Singaporean fashion label Charles and Keith invites everyone to channel the romanticism of the Bohemian spirit through its latest collection. On Sept. 11, 2025, the brand brought its Wander Wild campaign to the Philippines with a vibrant launch party at Uma Nota, the...
At the Ayala Museum Function Hall, the lights glowed warm on Sept. 12, 2025, as Via Mare celebrated its 50th anniversary with a night that brimmed with laughter, stories, and food. The event, titled “Salinlahi: Generations of Taste,” gathered dining industry leaders, longtime friends, family,...
TMI Food Processing Development, Inc. (TMIFPDI), the leading manufacturer of the popular Tobi brand, is celebrating 60 years of manufacturing excellence in the Philippines. The company marked this significant milestone with an event held on Aug. 29, 2025, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, celebrating...
An SM Partner’s Appreciation Night, held at the Forbes Ballroom of Conrad Manila, marked SM Supermalls’ grand 40th anniversary celebration. Bringing together SM tenants, lessees, stakeholders, and media friends, the event turned the evening of Sept. 1 into a night filled with great food,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially announced the schedule and activities for the 2025 National Teachers’ Month (NTM), National Teachers’ Day (NTD), and World Teachers’ Day (WTD) celebrations, in coordination with the National Teachers’ Day Coordinating Council (NTDCC) and...
It was John Singer Sargent’s 1889 portrait “Madame X” that inspired creative director Ian Griffiths in designing Max Mara’s pre-fall 2025 collection. Sargent’s canvases often featured aristocrats, artists, and intellectuals. That is why, for the collection’s Philippine unveiling, it was...
As the Philippine advertising industry continues to evolve, Panata Awards 2025 returns with renewed vigor to honor brands, campaigns, and individuals that embody both creativity and purpose. Now in its 16th year, the flagship recognition program of the Philippine Association of National Advertisers...
