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CITEM trains spotlight on world-class locally produced food items at IFEX

For its signature program under FOODPhilippines, it will stage “IFEX Philippines 2024: It’s a salu-salo!” – a showcase of the best local flavors in what is dubbed as the biggest international trade show for food and ingredients in the country. All roads lead to the World Trade Center Manila from May 10…

Musings from the front row: London Fashion Week 2024

While taking a break from public service and pursuing her master’s degree in Cities, Anna Mae Lamentillo found herself at the heart of London’s fashion scene — the 40th anniversary of London Fashion Week, no less. “To be completely honest, my journey to the front row of various shows at…

Owndays Philippines launches “Cases for Change” 2024

As part of its commitment to animal welfare and the environment, leading eyewear brand Owndays Philippines recently launched its second “Cases for Change” campaign at its flagship branch in SM Megamall. This year’s campaign theme centers on animal well-being and Owndays aims to raise awareness about the alarming challenges faced…

Swiss artists take centerstage at ongoing art exhibit

Jürg Casserini, a self-taught artist who has gained mastery over the use of found objects, is one of the featured artists in “Swiss Connection,” an ongoing art show at Galerie Hans Brumann in Makati. There’s art to be discovered in found objects. For the whole month of March, Bohol-based Swiss…

Nara Thai earns coveted Thai Select Seal

How authentic is authentic? With the recent award it received, Nara Thai, which was brought to the Philippines from Thailand by Sheila Romero, reaffirms the authenticity of the delectable Thai dishes it offers its diners. Given by the Thai government, the seal of approval recognizes Thai restaurants that uphold the…

Emma Stone, Zendaya, Ariana Grande and more shine at the 96th Oscars red carpet

Now that the actors' and writers' strikes have officially come to a close, The 96th Academy Awards — aka the Oscars — is back with a vengeance. And it all started on the red carpet of the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, which was graced by the likes of Zendaya, Emma…

Repertory Philippines’ “Betrayal” is a no-drama drama

You may not see waterworks and fireworks when you watch Repertory Philippines’ staging of Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal,” but you will most certainly see infidelity in a different, more subtle light. Just to be clear, cheating is still a big no-no, even in 2024. But much like a trainwreck or some…

Shell-sponsored art tilt marks 57 years of recognizing young Filipino artists

Their works in such diverse fields as painting, sculpture, photography and digital art are on display at the National Museum until August 25. Past winners who went on to make a name for themselves include National Artist BenCab, and the late National Artists Jose Joya and Ang Kiukok. Winners…

Okada Manila receives two Forbes Five-star ratings

Okada Manila Celebrates its fifth Forbes Five-star rating, while the Retreat Spa earns another five-star recognition from the prestigious global organization. Okada Manila vice chairperson Takako Okada (middle) with (from left) director of Spas, Recreation & Kids Club Vikki Aquino, VP of Food & Beverage Andreas Balla, VP of Hotel…

The “art of speed” at ongoing exhibit

Abstractionist Julius Sanvictores, conceptual artist Marco Ortiga and painter Michael Sagaran found common ground in the urge to express their perspectives in an experimental, non-representational way in "The Speed of Abstract," ongoing until March 15 at the Robinson's Land ARTablado. '1961 E-Type Jaguar', 2022, acrylic on canvas What connects these…