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New Metrobank World Mastercard promises to be better than ever

Exclusive deals and benefits here and abroad, including more miles for every peso spend, access to premium airport lounges and the full VIP experience, await cardholders. A world of benefits that would enable its clients to discover and enjoy premium travel and lifestyle experiences as well as exclusive deals tailored…

Dior’s tree of life is all lit up and dazzling Christmas shoppers at Greenbelt

A first in the Philippines, the Dior Christmas tree is designed by Pietro Ruffo for the luxury fashion brand’s cruise 2024 collection. Set up along Greenbelt Fashion Walk, it gives shoppers more reasons to visit this part of Makati during the holiday season. Dior's tree of life (From left) Jean…

Admiral Hotel Manila celebrates Filipino traditions for Christmas

Admiral Hotel Manila–MGallery marked the start of the holiday season with a fun-filled tree lighting ceremony at its sophisticated Filipino-Spanish lobby restaurant, El Atrio Lounge. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna also graced the event, which promised to bring the luxury boutique hotel's guests closer to experiencing a truly "Pinoy" Christmas. Admiral…

Michelle Marquez Dee reaches top 10 at Miss Universe

By Alex Y. Vergara Her countrymen’s hopes of seeing the Philippines win its fifth crown in the world’s most watched beauty pageant were dashed when the autism advocate, bowing out to her Thai, Puerto Rican, Australian, Colombian and Nicaraguan rivals, failed to make it to the contest’s make-or-break question-and-answer rounds.…

Bond No.9 is now in Manila

Move over 007, there’s a new Bond in town. And she smells — and looks — just as ravishing. Looking stylish in its intricately shaped bottles inspired by the female form, Bond No. 9 has made a scent-sational entry to Manila with its recent debut in Rustan's. Created under the…

Ayala Malls turn into enchanting wonderlands for the holidays

Led by executive director Mariana Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Malls transforms into enchanting wonderlands in time for the holiday season. But more than the giant-sized Christmas trees and sparkling edifices, this year's celebrations are made more special with the return of a number of well-loved traditions and, of course, the…

Freedom, finally!: Sen. Risa Hontiveros and Leila De Lima reunite

When Sen. Risa Hontiveros received PeopleAsia’s Women of Style & Substance award in Okada Manila last year, she dedicated the award to another woman: detained former senator Leila de Lima, who she said "“pays the cost for speaking up for justice and righteousness… who even at knife’s point stands her…

Are you ready to jumpstart your health and fitness routine?

You don’t have to wait for the coming new year to roll in to start shedding off those excess pounds and leading a healthier, more active lifestyle. Newly opened CoFitness, which styles itself as a high-end gym, promises to provide members with a holistic, doable and individual approach to exercise…

Robbie Santos turns ‘seven’ with 84-look runway show

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ From provocative mesh pants to frilly dresses and trench coats, all the way up to elaborate gowns and tailored men’s suits, there certainly was no shortage of drama in Robbie Santos’ seventh anniversary fashion show for homegrown label Septième Rebelle. Designer Robbie Santos for…

Before you turn 40, turn to science

Life may begin at 40 but your anti-aging and skincare routine should start way before you hit the magic number. The new firming power duo from Clarins Continuously updated using the latest insights and innovations for over 40 years, Clarins’ Extra-Firming line perfectly demonstrates the French beauty brand’s expertise in…