The Destonos teamAs Destonos founder and CEO Shirley Dy explains, the launch of their sculptural furniture collection in the Philippines is happening only now because she believes the Filipino public is finally ready to appreciate their mission, vision, and design philosophy. Thirty years ago, she...
Those in the know will tell you that for some decades now, when one is looking for the best in beauty, skincare, health, and lifestyle over-the-counter products, South Korea has been taking the lead and has remained at the forefront of this retail niche. From the dewy skin look to the popularity of...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Our second ever Manila Bulletin Sustainability Focus Session happens this week, on April 30, at the University of Santo Tomas. If you recall, we began the Manila Bulletin Sustainability Forum back in 2022, have had three successful iterations since then;...
You can’t go wrong with these three novels. They’re well written, and encompass a broad range of topics and genres. Happy summer reading!"And He Shall Appear" by Kate Van Der Borgh Set in the hallowed halls of Cambridge University, where Van Der Borgh studied Music, this novel is a...
The Hand and Heart Foundation founder, Gen Diokno, leading the deaf guests in a song, 'Reach' by Gloria Estefan, with Neil Pedrosa providing the vocals.The Hand and Heart Foundation found a ready partner in Discovery Primea and mounted a successful silent art auction paired with a tasting menu...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE “Snack Mindfully” is the mission-vision rally cry of Mondelēz International in the Philippines. The food company, known for such brands as Oreo cookies, Eden cheese, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Tang, Toblerone, Tiger energy biscuits, and Cheez Whiz, has been...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Two food-related events I attended last week could very well stand as testimonials to the saying that food is the language of love – given the enthusiasm, the audible sighs of satisfaction, and the break-out of smiling faces that the events elicited. One...
The three novels today showcase the power of words and images. In "Universality," language is weaponized, while "A Trial in Three Acts" brings legal proceedings and a theater play together. "The Violet Hour" takes on the contemporary art scene."Universality" by Natasha Brown It’s hard to...
Vincent Marcos, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and DTI Secretary Cristina RoqueA glorious afternoon event, titled the Philippine Cuisine and Ingredients Show, ushered in this year’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) National Food Fair on Wednesday, April 9,...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Attended a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) lunch event last week, and it was announced as a “Forests for Life: 5 Million Trees by 2028” initiative. As DENR Secretary Maria Antonia ‘Toni’ Yulo-Loyzaga explained, it was about bringing...
LET'S GO All ready for the Streetscape openingStreetscape at Shangri-La Plaza Mall is a new dining concept that elevates and diversifies the offerings within a single passageway of the mall. While it already boasts a variety of wonderful dining options, the team behind Shangri-La Plaza has taken it...
MOLTO BENE Venchi's showcase tableAn imaginative pairing of Venchi with traditional Filipino meals at different times of the day sounds like an exciting showcase for chocolate collaborations. But when this concept became reality at a recent afternoon event hosted by Venchi in partnership with M...
