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French Ambassador Marie Fontanel: “The Philippines should be a reflex for France”

BY JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ Photography by Mark Chester Ang Beautiful and slender, she’s got the moves. But make no mistake — she is as graceful on the parquet as she is astute and seasoned on the diplomatic red carpet. Former adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron, diplomat, wife, mother…

Korina Sanchez-Roxas: The Best of Both Worlds

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Photography by Adem Arik Whether on the hills of Cappadocia or on the heels of a pressing deadline, Korina Sanchez-Roxas always gives it her best shot. And in doing so, this multi-award winning broadcast journalist, mother, wife, businesswoman and advocate continues to live her…

Global Dominion, RCBC Capital extend financing to unbanked and underbanked Filipinos

RCBC Capital cited the importance of its partnership with Global Dominion in its thrust to make financial inclusion within reach of more people and organizations in the country. RCBC Capital (RCAP) and Global Dominion, two of the country’s leading names when it comes to banking and finance, have partnered to…

2024 Rolex China Sea Race: Where the wind blows

A total of 21 teams consisting of 191 competitors from 26 countries and territories competed recently at the 2024 Rolex China Sea Race, which spanned 565 nautical miles from Hong Kong’ s Victoria Harbor to the Philippines’ Subic Bay. Standard Insurance’s Centennial V, an all-Filipino group, was again among the…

It’s the dress, not the wearer

Artists Edgar San Diego, Jane Ebarle, and Monie Domer, in their first-ever group show titled “Kagayakan,” try to evoke emotions from the observer by focusing on dresses sans their wearers as subject. The show, which will run from April 5 to 24 at S Maison’s Art Anton, will also be…

It’s a jungle out there at BGC’s Easter Sunday afternoon party

Gear up for an exciting time with your family as BGC is set to hold a whole-day celebration this Easter Sunday, March 31, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dubbed as an "Easter Jungle Adventure," the fun awaits at 5th Avenue where both parents and kids can expect a slew…

These Filipino women are leading the Philippines’ digital transformation

Is technology still a man’s world? These successful female leaders from the country's growing digital sphere beg to differ. GoDigital Pilipinas, an organization that heavily advocates for faster and more efficient digitalization in the country, celebrates International Women's Month by putting the spotlight on female tech trailblazers who are paving…

The Manila Symphony Orchestra’s “Road to 100”

Its unwavering commitment to musical excellence and education shines through not just in initiatives like the Gala Concert Series, Rush Hour Concerts, and provincial tours, but also in the development of a new generation of Filipino talents by way of the MSO Foundation, the MSO Music Academy, and the Manila…

Princess Catherine finally reveals her ongoing battle with cancer

In a short video message on the social media platform X, the wife of the future heir to the British throne finally ended all speculations about the real state of her health by making the announcement. She also reassured the royal family’s British subjects that her condition is on the…

Meet the woman behind MR.DIY in the Philippines

By FRANCINE Y. MEDINA Behind MR.DIY, the country’s fastest growing do-it-yourself home improvement chain, is a woman who has been responsible for expanding the company’s operations in the Philippines since 2018. More than five years and 500 stores later, Roselle Andaya continues to break new ground — both as a…