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Red,Green & New: Decorating ideas for the holidays

SM Home reinvents the classics with a red-and-green Christmas like no other. By JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ Classics are far from plain and predictable. Done well, not only are they a sight to behold. They’re also a nod to traditions. And traditions are what anchor and give us a sense…

Disney Adventure takes guests to a whole new world of cruising

Are you ready, Mouseketeers, Avengers and fans of Frozen, Cinderella, Toy Story, Big Hero 6 and Tangled, among others? Disney Cruise Line is expanding its reach beyond North America with Disney Adventure, its first cruise ship to homeport in Asia, specifically in Singapore. The company will start accepting bookings sometime…

A Rose, a Robyn and a general named Rommel

In valuing life, Police Gen. Rommel Francisco D. Marbil, the 30th chief of the Philippine National Police, sets the stage for making the country a safer and better place, not just for his family, but for every Filipino--even after he retires from service. By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ He…

Hilton Manila promises guests a bigger, better and more fun Oktoberfest

Slated from Oct. 24 to 26 at Hilton Manila’s grand ballroom, Newport World Resorts' second edition of this year’s Oktoberfest is poised to treat the public to a huge spread of Bavarian gastronomic delights, lively entertainment and the best German beers. Newport World Resorts gears up for its biggest and…

It’s Lulu Tan Gan’s time to shine as featured talent in Red Charity Gala 2024

A veteran designer who has done RTW as well as formal and bridal wear, Lulu also pioneered and developed chic and tropical-friendly knits, making them wearable and versatile for today's women in balmy Philippines. This time, she trains the spotlight on piña, a heritage fabric that has been the country’s…

Grab Philippines’ new country head is key player in its PH expansion

Prior to his appointment as country head, Ronald Roda was chief operating officer of Grab Philippines. Aside from leading the GrabCar business for over six years, he also led Grab’s efforts in expanding its reach from eight cities to over 200 cities in the Philippines since 2018. Grab Philippines recently…

Talent has always been on Raymond Lauchengco’s side

Did he just get lucky? The singer-actor marks his 40th year in the entertainment biz with an anniversary concert this November. Dubbed as “Just Got Lucky,” luck has probably little to do with an artist as talented and as personable as the former “Bagets” star. By ALEX Y. VERGARA Raymond…

DTI’s “One Town, One Province” event showcased the best of local food products by appealing to all the senses

This year’s event hopes to raise the bar even higher, as it also envisions itself as a platform for innovation, connection and growth. By Angela Dorein Gutierrez From the savory and sweet flavors of homemade chips, jams and chocolates to the tantalizing aroma of local herbs, coffee and wine, the…

Kiyosa Beauty reopens after a three-month facelift

As far as its Pinay patrons are concerned, it’s still all about longer, thicker and more expressive eyelashes. And the beauty salon, using the best and latest Japanese products and technology, now offers several ways for them to achieve that. Kiyosa Kato, owner of Kiyosa Beauty By Alex Y. Vergara…

Glenn Llamas: The Concert “Bro”

By giving groups of people in one huge venue a great time through the foreign and local acts they bring in or send out abroad, Glenn Llamas, COO and one-third of the all-brother group Wilbros Live, has found purpose and meaning in what he does as one of the country’s…