PERFECT FIT
In a big gathering of automotive media, a poolside cocktail held at his Ayala Alabang home, Mike Breen mixed this writer an ice-cold gin and tonic. Served with sliced green and black olives. On a…
A BALANCED LIFE
GAC Motors was introduced here in the Philippines in 2018. In a time when Chinese-made cars are an object of derision. Poorly made and no resale value. Those were the indictment for cars coming from…
The Manor’s tree – lighting strikes a major chord
The vast backdrop of a flaming fireplace on the stage was eye-catching. In gathering dusk, it evoked a bittersweet effect on Saturday night at The Manor Hotel’s garden grounds. This was heightened all the more…
It’s Christmas already at The Manor
The Manor lit up its Christmas tree on Saturday at its iconic garden grounds, highlighting the talent of its staff which practically ran the entire event. The Manor chairman Robert John Sobrepeña led the lighting…
Voltes V: Legacy is a homage to childhood long gone
Only at the end of Voltes V: Legacy’s second episode does one finally get to hear that old familiar end theme: “Chichi Wo Motomete” which means searching for father. There is a lot of pathos…
Team Philippines: Ready for battle, dressed in style
When members of Team Philippines paraded Friday night in the opening ceremonies of the Southeast Asian Games, they came out ready for battle and, of course, dressed in style. Alyssa Valdez, the country's volleyball queen,…