By BABE ROMUALDEZ | The Ongpin heir apparent, Julian Ongpin, opened the Julian Ongpin Young Artists (JOYA) gallery at Alphaland Makati Place, with celebrities such as Heart Evangelista gracing the launch. The brainchild of Roberto Ongpin’s younger son Julian, the gallery will provide a venue for showcasing the works of…

A thanksgiving for the past and a homage to a continuing tradition of excellence and beauty, this year’s gala of Jewelmer Joaillerie gala celebrated over three decades of history through an intimate gathering at the Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila. A spectacle of jewelry was followed by the launch…

Filinvest and Archipelago International officially joined forces to launch their new hotel management company, Chroma Hospitality. The red-letter affair was recently held at the posh Grand Ballroom of Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila. The intimate yet elegant ceremony introduced Chroma Hospitality to the general public and to its VIP guests…

The United Nations’ 70th anniversary was celebrated by SM with the lighting of the SM Mall of Asia globe. Members of the diplomatic corps, UN officials and goodwill ambassadors gathered together to celebrate this momentous occasion, highlighting the UN’s dynamic partnership with the Philippines. The iconic globe of SM Mall of…

Terrence Howard and Michael B. Jordan were some of the Hollywood celebrities recognized during the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Awards Night. Hailed as ‘Entertainer of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture’ for his role in Creed, Michael B. Jordan looked dapper in his…