THE FIRST ST. PATRICK’S BALL IN THE COUNTRY
Céad Míle Fáilte! Or a “hundred thousand welcomes,” as the Irish would say. This was what first greeted us when we arrived at the Grand Hyatt Hotel for the St. Patrick’s Irish Charity Ball. It’s…
Back-to-back birthday bash
The “Lord of Scents” Joel Cruz threw a “scent-sational” almost-60th birthday bash just a few shining bright moons ago. I say “almost” because it’s in line with Chinese tradition which avoids celebrating birthdays that end with…
Honoring Waitangi Day
Our cross-cultural friendships continue! On 6 February, we honored New Zealand’s national day known as “Waitangi Day.” It commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi by NZ’s indigenous Māori people and the British Crown…
Eddie’s Birthday Spotlight
Lights, camera, party! The cameras kept rolling for the birthday celebration of the iconic Eddie Gutierrez at The Cork Wine Bar & Shop in BGC. Would you believe that he turned 82? I wonder what he’s…
A TALE OF TWO PARTIES
Back-to-back events in one night? Easy. Especially when they celebrate so much life and creativity!First on the agenda: Josie Natori took us on a trip to the Orient.At a private event at the Ayala Museum,…
Celebrating friendships with Malaysia and Thailand
Friends are always a cause for celebration. This time, we celebrate our friends from Malaysia and Thailand! I was honored to join the special days for these two mighty nations. Malaysia’s 66th Merdeka (Independence) Day…
TRIP TO THE STABLES WITH HERMÈS
One of my favorite fashion houses has outdone itself again. Hermès took us on a quick trip to the outskirts of Manila for another one-of-a-kind event. In honor of its equestrian heritage, Rhythm of the…
Birthdays Galore
We’re starting my first article of the year with a bang as it coincides with my most favorite event in the social calendar — my own birthday! And since today’s story falls under my actual…
Celebrating the ageless Nene Leonor
She’s 91 and still having fun! With years and years of achievements attributed to Tita Nene Leonor’s name, I would say the way she lives her life— with generosity, kindness, free spiritedness and fun — is…
Christmas fairytale ballet
On the first day of Christmas, Ballet Philippines gave to me our childhood dreams turned reality! For their holiday special, Ballet Philippines enchanted us through its latest performance called Christmas Fairytales, which kicked off last…