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Jaclyn Jose dies at 60

BY ALEX Y. VERGARA The multi-awarded Jaclyn Jose, so far the only Filipino actor, male or female, to win a Cannes Best Actress award for her star turn in Brillante Mendoza’s Ma’ Rosa, leaves behind daughter Andi Eigenmann and son Gwen Garimond Ilagan Guck. Jaclyn Jose as one of PeopleAsia's…

East-meets-West dishes as interpreted by two of the best chefs in the Silang-Tagaytay area

Anya Resort Tagaytay’s Samira by Chele Gonzales became the recent venue of the first-ever collaboration between Chef Chele and Chef Rhea Rizzo of Mrs. Saldo’s. The 10-course degustation dinner may be the first of its kind as far as the two are concerned, but it won’t be the last as…

Newest collab keeps shoe wearers in step with art

A first in Philippine fashion, the collaboration between local shoe brand Lakat Sustainables and Filipino artists Doktor Karayom, Garapata and Lilianna Manahan to create contemporary yet statement sneakers aims to promote wearable art while advancing the ingenuity of the country’s young creatives. Dex Fernandez (Garapata), Lilianna Manahan and Russell Trinidad…

Anna Winstel Chow Antonio weaves dreams into life

Couples dream about their dream weddings. Event stylist and floral designer Anna Winstel Chow Antonio brings such dreams to life. Long before she became a fairy godmother of sorts for soon- to-wed couples in search of that dreamlike setting, Anna was a fresh graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial…

Goal-oriented strength & conditioning training through proper coaching

Given their expertise and emphasis on strength and conditioning training, Kinetix + will help assist you in how to best achieve your objectives and see results. Health is wealth! It may sound like a cliche, but there is no other way to put it. The degree of healthy living you…

Francis Nacion reexamines what it is to be Filipino

“NACIONalismo,” a fitting title to Francis Nacion's year-opener, is not only a play on the artist's family name. It is also a fitting title that encapsulates the idea of the artist for this exhibition: a call to reexamine what it is to be Filipino. Catch Francis Nacion's “NACIONalismo” at Art…

‘Art’ you ready? Art Fair Philippines 2024 is here

By ANGELICA DEMEGILLO Calling all art lovers! Art Fair Philippines 2024 is happening this weekend at The Link in Makati City. "Ceremonials" by 2024 Karen Montinola grant winner Gean Brix Garcia / Photos by Angelica Demegillo Art Fair Philippines stages its 2024 exhibition from Feb. 16 to 18 at The…

Catch Ramon Orlina’s works at Art Fair Philippines 2024 with BPI

Get up close and personal with acclaimed Filipino glass sculptor Ramon Orlina's works, as he unveils his latest collection, "Sinuous Architecture, Eloquent Forms" at Art Cube for Art Fair Philippines. Curated by the esteemed Carlomar Arcangel Daoana, this exhibition not only commemorates Orlina's 80th birthday but also serves as a…

Pag-IBIG home loans reach record-high P126B in 2023

The amount is set to finance the housing units of 96,848 members in 2023, Pag-IBIG officials announced recently. The amount of housing loans released in 2023 grew by P8.19 billion or seven percent compared to the P117.85 billion released last year. The amount was able to finance 96,848 housing units…

Heart Evangelista and Sen. Chiz Escudero renew vows on ninth anniversary

BY ANGELICA DEMEGILLO The fashion icon and lawmaker renewed their vows on scenic Balesin Island, where they also tied the knot nine years ago. Heart Evangelista-Escudero looked radiant in a hooded Elie Saab gown and a more daring Michael Leyva number, while Sen. Chiz Escudero looked dapper in a white…