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The exhibit at the Marian exhibit features (seated, from left) Joyce Ashworth, Conchitina Bernardo, Fidel Sarmiento, Vicky Lopez, (standing, from left) Rica Rosario Ong, Eduardo Ramos, Loida Tan, Vicky Pollisco, and Robert Fernan Thirteen Filipino artists turn faith into 56 Marian visions A striking collection of 56 Marian paintings by …

The pop-up store gives collectors more ways to explore figures, plush pendants, and accessories beyond standard shelves Collectible toys step off the rack and into interactive experiences Collectible toys are no longer confined to store shelves and glass cabinets. Brands are turning them into mall attractions where visitors can explore …

MANILA, Philippines — There are many ways to understand a destination. Some travelers visit famous landmarks, museums or historic streets, but one of the most meaningful ways to discover a place is to sit at its dining table.  This is the idea behind Wave of Food, one of the themed …

Charting the tides of PH history through Ayala Museum’s new exhibition When we think of the Philippines’ history, one of the defining moments that comes to mind is the Battle of Mactan. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan sailed in search of the Spice Islands and sought to spread Christianity under the Spanish crown. In 1521, Magellan …

Cantabria by Chele is included in a Metro Manila hotel campaign providing dining perks and limited-time staycation savings to members More Filipinos opt for quick city escapes instead of long-haul vacations, which is why Manila’s hotels are positioning staycations as a convenient way to unwind without leaving the metro. Marriott …

The next Met Gala fashion exhibit will be devoted to a designer famed for both his singular talent and the scandal that lost him one of the top posts in all of fashion: John Galliano. Fashion designer John Galliano poses at the end of the presentation of the Dior Haute …

Breathtaking Patagonia in Chile looks suspended between seasons.  MANILA, Philippines — Some countries are just so lucky to be able to experience the full four seasons in a year. More so if the landscape is breathtaking and awe-inspiring, showing different characters and moods in different seasons, especially in autumn when …

The nearly 80-year-old restaurant reopens on Aug. 8 beside Paco Park, ushering in a new chapter while preserving its Swiss culinary heritage (Photo: Old Swiss Inn) One of the Philippines’ longest-standing restaurants is returning to the city where its story began. Old Swiss Inn will reopen on Aug. 8 at …

Alex Eala carries her Filipino identity onto major tennis stages as supporters abroad turn her matches into moments of shared pride Alexandra “Alex” Eala  was asked what it felt like to attract supporters around the world. Instead of talking about popularity, she turned the question toward the people filling the …

People wear traditional Hanbok clothing as they attend a culture festival in Seoul, South Korea on May 19, 2023 (AFP / Anthony Wallace)  MANILA, Philippines — The Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) is putting a P100 peso bump on the Visa Processing Fee for Filipino applicants later this month. The …