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Swatch masters the art of telling time in latest collection

Through the Swatch Art Journey Collection, the Swiss watch brand takes iconic artworks from artists’ studios and museum walls and delivers them straight into its customers' daily lives — one wrist at a time. People never forget the first time they ever stood in front of one of the world’s…

“Sweet revenge” in PeopleAsia’s “People of the Year” 2023 Awards Night

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ/ Photos by RENJIE TOLENTINO From game-changing awardees who pair passion with purpose, to diplomats, business leaders, society figures and VIP guests who were present to celebrate their achievements, the well-heeled audience pivoted to brighter days ahead as they trooped to PeopleAsia’s “People of the…

Premiere luxury residences soon to rise near Manila Bay

Banyan Tree Residences Manila Bay, a place where residents can live, dine, play and shop virtually under one roof, will soon rise in the heart of Manila. Spearheaded by one of the world's leading multi-branded hospitality networks, the Banyan Tree Group, in partnership with TransAsia Construction Development Corporation, this upcoming…

Okada Manila earns two Forbes Travel Guide awards

This is the fourth time in four years Okada Manila gets the prestigious publication’s nod. This year, the property also received its first Forbes five-star recognition for The Retreat Spa, the integrated resort’s signature spa and wellness haven. For the fourth year in a row, Okada Manila, Asia’s largest integrated…

Asian actors win big at Oscars as Yeoh and Quan earn top acting honors

“For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities. This is proof that dreams do come true. And, ladies, don’t anyone tell you you’re past your prime. Never give up!”—Michelle Yeoh By Alex Y. Vergara Photos from aframe.oscars.org…

Davao heralds new normal with successful hosting of MICECON 2023

Organized by the Tourism Promotions Board, the recent three-day event at Davao City, the first in-person gathering of its kind in three years, underscored the importance of the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) traveler in the country’s tourism efforts. Clark Freeport Zone hopes to equal if not surpass Davao’s…

Landco launches luxury beachfront condominium in Batangas

Dubbed as The Spinnaker, the 22-story premium condominium by Landco Pacific Corp. promises to offer unparalleled luxury resort living in Club Laiya, San Juan, Batangas. Landco Pacific Corp. AVP Maurel Luzano, president and CEO Erickson Y. Manzano, design and planning officer architect Maeri Jeesas Villanueva, Visionary Architecture president Daniel Terence…

Bretman rocks Manila with new book

By Ma. Angelica Demegillo Known for his unfiltered sense of humor, social media influencer Bretman Rock takes the world by storm with his newly-released memoir You’re That B*tch, where he opened up about his personal life, his journey to stardom and how he conquered social media while being himself, unapologetically.…

Fiery Liza Soberano is now Maya’s chief advocacy officer

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Following the much talked-about reset of her Instagram account and her recent "life update" vlog, actress Liza Soberano is back, not just as the fire-wielding, larger than life and overtly excited brand ambassador of Maya, but also as the leading digital bank's chief advocacy…

EDSA at 37: A peaceful revolution in photos

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ If Instagram and Facebook were already a thing 37 years ago, then these are probably the images that would have flooded everybody's timelines from from Feb. 22 to 25. For on these days, millions of Filipinos gathered in EDSA to change history. And with…