Finest in Dining and Wining The Philippines continually embraces new influences and exciting developments in living la dolce vita, and one that we cheerfully welcome is the restaurant boom. There is no better way to discover the latest and the best dining hot spots, or learn of the finest in culinary art and expertise than…
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CELEBRATIONS WITH A PASSION: Cecile Licad: I love Chopin & My Memorable Champagne Birthday Celebration
CELEBRATIONS WITH A PASSION: Cecile Licad: I love Chopin & My Memorable Champagne Birthday Celebration An all-Chopin solo piano performance by Leventritt Gold Medal concert pianist Cecile Licad delighted the guests at the Manila Polo Club’s main lounge. Filled to a full house, the sublimely relaxed evening was set in a graceful and captivating…
Elegant Filipina
Elegant Filipina ‘TingTing’s List: The Elegant Filipina’ represents admirable figures of womanhood where elegance is keynote, headed by two women of beauty and refinement themselves – Consul general Fortune Ledesma and TingTing Cojuangco. It was an epic moment for my hubby Rupert when Harper’s Bazaar‘s “100 Most Beautiful Women in the World”, TingTing de los…
Miss Universe’ Birthday Dinner at Home
Miss Universe’ Birthday Dinner at Home At her beautifully well-appointed condo done in modernist aesthetics and with a panoramic view of the city, former Miss Universe and current president of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Margie Moran Floirendo was an image of a woman who does what she loves, and loves what she does. …
A DREAM COME TRUE
A DREAM COME TRUE Celebrating love is universal and a perfect wedding, whether grand or intimate can be beautifully orchestrated with service that caters to a couples’ every whim. Now on its sixth year, “Marry Me at Marriott” is the much-awaited bridal event that has inspired and thrilled the imagination. Known for its weddings…
Giving Back with Joy Wambangco Rustia. A Never-Ending Love Story and Nespresso‘s Whimsical Launch
Giving Back with Joy Wambangco Rustia. A Never-Ending Love Story True happiness stems from the simple moments in life, and being surrounded by the persons who love you and whom you love. As such, it’s been said that “if you go through life loving others, you will have achieved the greatest success of all.” Fabulous,…
MEN ACHIEVERS
MEN ACHIEVERS Possessing values of integrity, work ethics, and not resting on ones laurels, yet mindful of his contribution to society gives a man the impetus for greatness. The Men Who Matter awards recognize these productive members of society. The MWM 2018 awardees have carved out a solid niche of highly respected position in…
Party Queen Agile Zamora & Wilcon’s Way of Giving Back
Party Queen Agile Zamora Partying is in Agile Zamora’s genes. It was no surprise then that the Party Queen’s big 50 bash was the ultimate dance party of the year. It was celebrated in a style reminiscent of the disco days of the famous Faces and Stargazer clubs back then. Always in the scene with…
Rock and Roll Bash Like No Other to Celebrate Louie Ablaza’s 80th
Rock and Roll Bash Like No Other to Celebrate Louie Ablaza’s 80th In the present-day world of octogenarians Consul Louie Ablaza stands apart, encapsulating the charm of the quintessential gentleman of the Old World. Inspired by a novelty invitation of a jukebox with a 45 RPM copy where the song “Rock Around the Clock” could…
Lalique’s 130th Anniversary Launch of Hirondelles Collection and Montblanc Meisterstuck
Lalique’s 130th Anniversary Launch of Hirondelles Collection Producing something unique and yet something with soul is the challenge most conceptual artists face in this competitive age. French glass designer Rene Lalique founded Lalique in 1888 and continues to thrive as the ultimate symbol of French luxury. With an illustrious heritage spanning 130 years, from crystal…
Socialite-Artist Vicky Zubiri Exhibit Benefits CPN
Socialite-Artist Vicky Zubiri Exhibit Benefits CPN Transcending reality by imagination is one way of being free, inasmuch as the adventures of the mind is limitless. The legendary, glamorous socialite Vicky Zubiri has succeeded in paving her own style of art, becoming one of Manila’s accomplished artists in the process. After two previous solo exhibits, Vicky’s…
The ONE Philippines Humanitarian Award
The ONE Philippines Humanitarian Award In life, there are those who embrace risks in the pursuance of their advocacies; these are the unsung heroes who devote full time and efforts to their noble cause. The One Philippines Humanitarian Award benefit gala recently honored three exemplary individuals who inspire, who share their unselfish mission to…