The recent 48th Consular Ball, an annual event that Manila’s 400, diplomats, business tycoons and denizens of glamourlandia always look forward to, was a sparkling success — thanks to the indefatigable commitment of the three…
Of the parties this Christmas season, one that was well attended by the right crowd was the birthday bash hosted by our dear grand dame, Nene Leonor, in honor of her better half, Jun, who turned…
Angola Honorary Consul Helen Ong recently received the Legacy Award from the Board of Trustees of the Best Dressed Women of the Philippines. The award recognized her outstanding service as chairman of the Best Dressed…
Nothing has thrilled the nightlife set of Manila’s 400 more than the recent opening of Stardust on Jupiter Street in Makati, as it has inspired them to relive the golden days when party scene in…
Today, Saturday, and tomorrow, high society and discriminating gift-givers go shopping at the Designers’ Holiday Bazaar (DHB to its clientele) at the activity center of Glorietta 2 in Ayala Center, Makati City. DHB designers Ding…
Coming fresh and rejuvenated from her recent all-women group exhibition Transitions at the Leon Gallery International, visual artist Connie R. Quirino was a happy and attractive sight to behold when I recently bumped into her…
Just recently, two international artists who received residence grants from Siargao Artiste in Residence, founded by art patron and cultural mover couple Martin and Alelee Andanar, exhibited their artworks at Talyer 15, at the Henry…
Once again, Rupert Jacinto, photographer to the “Faaabvlous,” brings to the most luxurious and rarefied of homes his masterpiece-quality portraits of the country’s cream, achievers, philanthropists, and leaders. This year’s edition, the 11th of his Faaabvlous series,…
Francis Libiran, a handsome gentleman with a talent of immense genius and creativity, has always been top of mind to many fashionable Filipinas, those who would go for sensible clothing with a flair for drama…
In abundance was the gentle rain that poured in the early dusk of 25 November when the Christmas tree at the Malacañang garden right in front of the Kalayaan Hall was to be lighted in…