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Visual artist Marivic Rufino’s dreamscapes take form in “Scintilla”

Maria Victoria “Marivic” Rufino recently wowed guests at the Conrad Manila as she debuted her latest artworks with “Scintilla: Dreamscapes” for the 25th edition of the hotel’s “Of Art and Wine (OAAW)” exhibit at Gallery C. Visual artist Marivic Rufino (CENTER), with SMHCC executive vice president Peggy Angeles, renowned art…

Salcedo Auctions highlights private collection of UnionBank’s Edwin Bautista and wife Aileen

To mark the debut of the auction house’s Private Art, Public Lives series, the president and CEO of UnionBank and his educator-wife showcase their collection of rare objects from pre-colonial and Spanish colonial Philippines in a three-day exhibit. That they're priceless is a given. What motivates them primarily to collect…

Veteran newscaster Mike Enriquez passes away at 71

Considered by many as a trailblazer in broadcast journalism, Enriquez was best known as one of the anchors of GMA Network’s Saksi, primetime TV newscast 24 Oras and as host of public affairs program Imbestigador. Photography by SARA BLACK Veteran TV and radio newscaster Mike Enriquez passed away on Tuesday,…

Jo-An Darlene Chua-Yu: Passion, purpose and profession

Twenty-three years into her journey with Pru Life UK, multi award-winning financial advisor Jo-An Darlene Chua-Yu has grown to become the president and CEO of her own insurance agency — a full-time job that enables her to serve her clients, mentor a new generation of industry professionals and, at the…

Pinky Tobiano wears humanitarian hat for typhoon victims

Weaving her unique brand of magic on the table, the chemist and tablescape diva teamed up with West Elm and Pottery Barn in a one-night only buying event to help displaced families in Bustos, Bulacan, where she is also part of the community. West Elm and Pottery Barn recently lent…

Makeup that beautifies as it protects

Beauty products that not only beautify and add color and definition to the face, but also care and protect the skin? If this makeup brand is being true to its claims, then women have found a perfect ally in their quest for beauty – with or without makeup. But first…

PSID’s graduating class presents interior design ideas in a post-pandemic world

After what we’ve been through during the past several years, one of the country’s leading interior design schools has seen it fit to reflect the world we live in through interior designed spaces that incorporate trends in the new normal. True to its mission of providing the public with relevant…

Keeping Ninoy Aquino’s legacy alive among today’s Filipinos

Four decades after Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino was assassinated, we look back on the huge impact he has made on Philippine history. By remaining steadfast in his beliefs even if it meant incurring the ire of then President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. for being one of his staunchest critics, Ninoy's bravery served…

The sweet life trains spotlight on the best of Italian cooking

Conrad Manila presents La Dolce Vita, an Italian gastronomic fest, which runs until Aug. 15, featuring the culinary creations of Chef Valerio Pierantonelli of Conrad Singapore’s Basilico Italian restaurant. Conrad Manila’s Legendary Chef Series continues, and this time the luxury hotel by the bay is featuring Italian cuisine as interpreted…

Fastest-growing membership shopping chain opens first store in Laguna

Another highlight of the newly opened Landers Nuvali is the farmer’s market section, where members can find the freshest fruits and vegetables sourced from community farms in the region and nearby provinces. Landers, one of the fastest-growing membership shopping stores in the country, just landed in Laguna. Located at Nuvali…