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Remembering Rustan’s chairman and CEO Zenaida “Nedy” Tantoco

By JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ Rustan’s Chairman and CEO Zenaida R. Tantoco passed away last night, reportedly two days after undergoing a heart surgery, according to a source close to the Tantoco family. She was 77 years old. According to a statement released by Rustan's Commercial Corp., Nedy's wake will…

World’s “gathering place” marks its fifth year in Manila

Sheraton Manila Hotel, during its recent anniversary celebration, unveiled its newest official emblem as well as its five key immersive pillars. From leftt: multi-property vice president for the Philippines at Marriott International Bruce Winton, Sheraton Manila Hotel's general manager Anna Vergara, and Newport World Resorts' president and CEO Kingson Sian.…

Lavender Ring launches beautiful tribute for Cancer survivors in the Philippines

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ It was a beautiful day for dozens of cancer survivors from all walks of life as they were glammed up for “Lavender Ring: Makeup & Photos with Smiles,” Shiseido's regional initiative that aims to capture stories of hope, courage and healing. The photos were…

Rolex & Tennis: Australian Open kicks off exciting 2024 season

With legends of the sport making their emotional return and talented future stars eager to make their mark against established champions, the 2024 tennis season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions of the tournament. Coco Gauff (USA) in action for her 1st round women's singles…

Wander into the ‘Paracosm’ of Ivan Co

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ In his search for ‘self-reconciliation’ through meditation, artist Ivan Co ended up building his own ‘Paracosm’ – a world of pendulums, semi-precious stones and metals, and other meticulously crafted pieces – that inspires viewers to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life…

How Bingo Flores found his “Sweet Comfort”

Personal experiences led to professional success for this event organizer who eventually found “Sweet Comfort” in his second career. In 2013, long before he started unfurling red carpets left and right for some of the metro’s most stylish events, Bingo Flores was busy helping his wife’s best friend get married.…

Newest batch of Filipinos earn papal award

Pope Francis confers “For the Church and Pope” award to five Caritas Manila lay leaders and benefactors. Pope Francis has bestowed the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, Latin for “For Church and Pope” award to five Filipinos for their long and distinguished service to the church. The individuals are known for…

Jo Koy gets mixed reviews at Golden Globes

The 52 year-old comedian quickly learned that Barbie’s “big boobies” and throwing his writers under the bus were probably not the best ways to do one’s opening monologue at the Golden Globes — even if he got the gig “just 10 days ago.” Jo Koy at the Golden Globes /…

Golden Globes ’24—Round One on the red carpet

The opening act of a long, drawn awards season in Hollywood, the Golden Globes is also the first in a series of contests in the fashion department. Dubbed by observers as the curtain-raiser to the Hollywood awards season, the 81st Golden Globes Awards night, held Monday morning (Manila time) at…

BCDA, Decathlon collaborate to get Aetas into the workplace

As part of Decathlon’s corporate inclusion program, and to prepare a select group of beneficiaries for future employment, 15 men and women from Aeta communities in Tarlac and Pampanga were shortlisted by BCDA to attend a series of company briefing and tour as well as customer service training with Decathlon…