Sixty descendants of Dr. Jose Rizal, widely regarded as the greatest Philippine hero, have been invited by Mayor Roseller H. Rizal of Calamba and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to join the wreath-laying ceremonies to commemorate his 162nd birth anniversary on Monday, June 19, at the Rizal …
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LOOK: Hindi Weber wins very first Muay Thai fight
At 49 years old, she proves that age is just a number Hindy Weber, fashion designer, holistic/wellness teacher, and supermom, shared her inspiring story on Instagram about how she won an amateur Muay Thai fight—at the age of 49. The fashion enthusiast was never hesitant to try something new, regardless …
Read More »Balancing leadership and fatherhood
Leading a major institution requires strength, determination, and drive, but at EastWest Bank, three top leaders demonstrate that they can also approach their fatherly responsibilities with tenderness and compassion. EastWest CEO Jerry Ngo and family Executive Vice President and Head of Consumer Lending Lawrence Lee and his family Jerry Ngo, …
Read More »CCP Out-Of-The-Box Series: ‘Isang Gabi ng Sarsuwela’ – A night of classic and contemporary filipino musical theater
Don’t miss “Isang Gabi ng Sarsuwela,” a celebration of Filipino musical theater. The Cultural Center of the Philippines gets out of the box with its new series of concert productions, dubbed “CCP Out-of-The-Box (OTB) Series,” featuring performances that audiences normally wouldn’t see in conventional programming. Conceptualized by former artistic director …
Read More »Women advocates unite to raise awareness on cervical cancer
In this time and age, society has begun learning to love the skins they live in and respect others’ decisions on how they want to live their lives. When it comes to using beauty products, the public has embraced the benefits of makeup and similar products in boosting their confidence …
Read More »Bohol’s upcoming beachside destination embodies innovative hotel design rooted in family and folklore
With craft, community, and a deeply held intrinsic value for the cultural mores and history of the island, South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol – MGallery is shaping up to be anything but a cookie-cutter hotel. Six world-class innovation and sustainability leaders in architecture, interior design, and green development have gathered …
Read More »As Filipiñiana godmother to international ‘Cinderellas’
Call her the “Filipiñiana godmother.” First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos thoughtfully solved at least 14 “Cinderella” problems in the lead-up to the country’s 125th Independence Day on June 12. To be more specific, and albeit sans a wand, she vanished any fashion apprehension any of the top female diplomats …
Read More »Philippine Heritage Society hosts Tertulia Flores de Mayo
In celebration of National Heritage Month last May, the Philippine Heritage Society held the “Tertulia Flores de Mayo: A Celebration of Fashion, Arts & Music” at Casa Blanca, Intramuros last May 30 with the support of Manila Hotel and the Intramuros Administration. Tertulia is a Spanish word for social gathering. …
Read More »Hello Glow launches newest Sun Care Stick
While buying beauty products is common among Filipinos regardless of age or sex, there was a time when a large part of the market was unaware that protecting the skin against sun damage is equally, if not more, important in nurturing healthy skin and achieving a youthful glow. Brand founder …
Read More »Where to take dad on Father’s Day
Make Father’s Day weekend extra special for the family’s superhero with the following offers and promotions from the city’s top hotels. @Belmont Hotel Manila Café Belmont is hosting “Dinner and Music with Dad” on June 16 and June 17 (Friday and Saturday), featuring a buffet with international cuisines, live acoustic …
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