Katya Angara – The journey of a woman and artist
The artist who is making waves that Katya is today is the latest phase in a lifelong journey that began at an early age when she began drawing characters from cartoon comics. All the while…
Merrymaking in style at the Peak
Nothing could be more thrilling and, yes, fulfilling, than when you are in the company of friends, family, and associates you care about and who, in turn, care about you. [caption id="attachment_159186" align="aligncenter" width="284"] Rustan's…
Puey Quiñones on surviving America, the pandemic — and going corporate!
After his hiatus in Manila brought about by a personal predicament, Puey Quiñones flew to Dubai. His friend, Michael Cinco, had achieved success in the Middle Eastern kingdom, and Puey thought of exploring it as…
Sleuthing 101 with the Jaime Ponce De Leon
So much has already been written about how Jaime Ponce de Leon found the holy grail of Philippine art, Juan Luna’s Hymen, oh Hymenee. Allow us our own version, this time, exactly our exclusive interview…
Angel Fenton is Club BulakeÑo muse
[caption id="attachment_155365" align="aligncenter" width="525"] photographS COURTESY OF ANGEL FENTONParents Ian and Marissa Fenton pin the Club Bulakeño Muse sash on their daughter, Angel.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_155364" align="aligncenter" width="525"] (from left) Connie Haw, Nini Licaros, Yoly Ayson,…
Puey Quiñones: From hometown artist now First Lady’s designer
Only this February, Puey Quiñones, who designs the dresses and Filipiniana outfit of the First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, opened his atelier in Poblacion, Makati City. Here, in this beautifully decorated place, he receives clients and…
President BBM and First Lady Liza grace VIP night of Sistine Chapel exhibition
Arnold Co of ATIN Global, the group that brought Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition to the Philippines, signaled a most wonderful evening when he welcomed and thanked the distinguished guests and celebrities who attended the…
Chona Mejia Lopez: tireless club woman
I recently interviewed Angelina “Chona” Lopez, a dear friend whose daughter, Bettina Osmeña, is as much a dear friend of mine, and the grandmother of, yes, another chum, Eduardo Lopez, a champion polo player. I…
Postwar lady senators and their legacy of honor, courage and service
Throughout the 20th century, some female leaders came into national prominence, a number of them in politics and governance. They occupied key positions to which they were either appointed or elected. Among them were the lady…
Jaime Ponce De Leon on Manila’s art collectors and experts
My recent visit to the Leon Gallery where Jaime Ponce de Leon holds office, conducts auctions and exhibits all kinds of treasures, from paintings to furniture to religious icons turned out to be a tell-all…