Taskovski Films’ CEO and founder Irena Taskovski Documentary producer Irena Taskovski was in town recently for a five-day DocsConnect training program. Along with Taskovski were Oscar nominee Hubert Sauper and editor Alexander Goekjian. Their visit was part of a collaborative partnership...
By RAF CASERT and VIRGINIA MAYO ENTHRONED MADONNA ADORNED BY SAINTS 222x160 inches, oil on canvas When an iconic painting is in need of restoration, it is usually taken to a studio to be worked on in seclusion. In the case of a massive Peter Paul Rubens masterpiece in the...
I’m usually very conscious of my deadlines when I write but only because I want time to read what I write over and over, sometimes aloud, and to change it here, there, everywhere I can make it sound better. Mostly, I only change for rhythm, what sounds good to my ears. I have no idea...
DAVID AND JONATHAN Rembrandt's painting of King David and Jonathan on display at the Hermitage Museum in Russia For the idea of love, biblical Hebrew has precious few synonyms. Yet the Hebrew of the Bible can communicate a rich sensation of love: the love of a man for a woman, the love of...
ALL SMILES Baekhyun loves hearing the passionate cheers from the audience whenever he visits For such an energetic onstage personality, K-pop idol Baekhyun has a chill vibe around him that shows he’s ready to take on anything thrown his way. Best known for being a member of the legendary...
A TRUE LEADER Dr. José Rizal's in-game appearance for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII From writer, scientist, educator, and artist, what hasn’t our heroic icon done? It comes as no surprise that Dr. José Rizal returns, this time in video game form. Rizal has been included as one of the...
The Bayo Foundation, the Harvest Creative Community Hub, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines have banded together and have collaborated on an inspiring initiative that they’ve called Weave for Peace. For the benefit of soldiers and their families, the project creates exclusive designs...
BDO Unibank, Inc. and VISA launched the BDO Visa Signature in the Philippines through an exclusive cocktail event held at Grand Hyatt Manila. Guests were delighted with the new Travel Rebate Credit Card that boasts of 3% travel rebate on overseas and airline spends, and 0.3% on everything else, up...
The Lion and Tiger Dance at the Lanson Place entrance driveway A colorful Lion and Dragon dance performed on the lobby entrance driveway of the Lanson Place Mall of Asia, was the hotel’s way of signaling the start of the Lunar New Year - and doing so in style, while promoting...
Just today, a friend in the know, who this time obviously does not know everything, slid me a DM on Instagram: “Where in the world is this secret asador?” Ssssssh, but here I am at Goxo, a 12-seater bar-asador in hiding so hush-hush that even whispering its name feels like breaking a sacred...
Valentine's Day is more than just a celebration of love—it's an opportunity to indulge in dining experiences that create lasting memories. Whether you prefer an intimate escape in a hidden culinary gem, a stylish evening with sweeping city views, or a rustic retreat infused with Mediterranean...
If there’s one thing that excites me when it comes to food, it’s the exclusivity of dishes offered by restaurants. I was fortunate enough to try one special dish at each of the three restaurants I visited over the course of two weeks. And I must say, all three are definitely worth the visit....
