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Weekend Wishlist: Five suggestions for this week’s shopping haul

The weekend has finally come, which means it's time to destress! For those who believe in the power of retail therapy and ending the day with a well-justified shopping haul, this is for you. Check out the newest stuff available for shopping junkies like you from cosmetics to fashion, and…

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Flavorful foursome: Your hotel F&B guide for August and September

There are very few things quite as swanky as  dining in  a luxurious hotel. We rounded up a list of properties worth visiting this August and September thanks to their awesome F&B promos and exclusive deals for those months. So keep reading, take your pick and bon appétit! 1. Swiss and Fruity…

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NOBU-dy but them: Chefs Ricky Estrellado & Michael de Jesus

No matter where you go, nothing beats the flavors of home. Nobu New York executive chef Ricky Estrellado and Nobu Manila’s head chef Michael de Jesus  raise their glasses to that, and join forces to create a special eight-course Omakase dinner scheduled on Aug. 18 to 19. (Visiting Executive Chef Ricky Estrellado of Nobu…

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New kid on the block: The Ascott Makati

When The Ascott Limited Philippines & Thailand’s regional general manager Arthur Gindap said that they were spending 1.1 billion pesos on the Ascott Makati’s major renovation, beautifying rooms and adding amenities that were already luxurious to begin with, the only question to ask him was, “When can we check in?” Previously…

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“I dos” and Diamonds

Who doesn’t remember Breakfast at Tiffany’s? Armed with a timelessly beautiful onscreen couple (played by Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard), sophisticated costume designs and signature accessories, and soulful soundtrack it’s a cinematic masterpiece that’s hard to forget. And while it may be a fantasy of many women to put themselves in Ms.…

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Celebrating 725 Years of all things Swiss

What place comes to mind when we say fine chocolate, the Alps, luxury watchmaking, ski resorts and impeccable banking systems? Here’s a clue — it’s home to Toblerone. We’re talking about Switzerland, of course! Many people don't know too much about this cultural melting pot of a country (it’s a combination of…

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Pineapple, Mango, Pomelo: The Newest and Fruitiest Flavors of Marco Polo Ortigas

You’ve seen pictures, portraits, drawings and caricatures of her — a playfully flirtatious woman with a headpiece of plump, juicy, shockingly colorful tropical fruits, and possibly even a necklace, earrings and bangles made of the same produce-turned-accessory embellishment. Maybe it’s her crown of citrus and fructose giving her the juice…

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Calling all brides-to-be! Come Join The Wedding Project this weekend

It’s always interesting to ask wedding guests, members of the entourage, the bride and groom and even the couple-to-be’s families what they love most about weddings. Sometimes it’s the set-up — beautiful, velvety flowers in full bloom alongside votive candles that borrow their light from the stars up high — …

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Happy French Independence Day!

Bring out those mini Eiffel Towers, wear a beret and open your finest bottle of wine because there is much to celebrate on the 14th of July! Today is French Independence Day, or as its more popularly called, Bastille Day. The French and Filipinos may have a ton of differences…

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Choco Loco! Go on a sugar rush on World Chocolate Day today

Celebrate World Chocolate Day with PeopleAsia’s top ten places to get your chocolate fix! From the international favorites of chocolate pralines and chocolate cake to the more whimsical chocolate patties and pizza, find time to visit these deliciously sweet places on this sugary holiday. (Sweet delights by Raquel Choa) Cold Stone…

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