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Geoff Andres & a boy named Whitey: A Father’s Day story

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Fatherhood was not exactly on Geoff Andres’ mind when he flew to the Philippines to become property president of City of Dreams Manila in 2015. But life had other plans for this dashing hotelier and the very special people he would meet in the…

Mikel Arriet & Jon: A fatherhood story

By FRANCINE MEDINA Not all children are born from the flesh. There are those born from the heart. Hotelier and chef Mikel Arriet and his son, Jon, know this all too well. On his 36th birthday, hotelier Mikel Arriet first met Jon, a sweet-faced four-year-old boy with a backpack. They…

Heart says Chiz is “the perfect dad”

By JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ/ Photo by Ericson Castro Senate President Chiz Escudero may be accomplished in many endeavors, but to his wife Heart Evangelista, he’s even better at fatherhood. “He’s a perfect dad,” Heart told me without a moment’s thought. “I mean, sincerely, truly. He is very hands-on, but at the same time,…

Ernest Cu: A father and a CEO

Globe president and CEO Ernest Cu, who has led the telecom giant for over 16 years, has transformed the company from a challenger to a leader. This, he did, as he balanced this demanding role with being a father of three – a role that has imparted invaluable lessons for…

Artist Reynold Dela Cruz goes nostalgic for “KO-MIX” exhibit

The visual artist's latest exhibition dubbed "KO-MIX" is an ode to his origins in the riles (railroads) of Muntinlupa — a crossing of many things, people, and places. Dela Cruz's artworks exhibited at the Museo ng Muntinlupa In KO-MIX, Reynold Dela Cruz muses on the reflections of the self: "Ko,"…

Likha Ko, Lahi Ko: World-class and proudly Filipino

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ / Photography by RENJIE TIOLENTINO Armed with a plethora of creations by 87 artisans from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, the third Likha trade show — aptly called “Likha Ko, Lahi Ko” — trains the spotlight on the creative practices of Filipinos across the archipelago.…

ACES Atletang Ayala Program: Golden opportunities for Olympic hopefuls

In a bid to bring more Filipino athletes closer to their Olympic dreams, the Ayala Center for Excellence in Sports (ACES) opens up its Atletang Ayala program to more athletes from a wider variety of sporting events — all as it provides expanded benefits and new professional development opportunities. As…

Fintech lending forum tackled current innovations in online financing

Participants learned the value of digital innovation to their respective companies’ growth from industry leaders belonging to Global Dominion Financing, South Asialink Finance and PLDT Enterprise, among others. Don Matias of Global Dominion How is technology beneficial to the finance and lending sector as well as to ordinary Filipinos today?…

Top OPM acts converge at Cove Manila for Malaya Music Fest 2024

Okada Manila’s annual flagship music festival celebrates the best of Filipino music on June 15 and 16. Parokya ni Edgar The Malaya Music Fest 2024 is back, bringing together the finest in Filipino music for an epic two-day event at the Cove Manila. Taking place on June 15 and 16,…

Recharge your vehicle as you recharge yourself at The Bellevue Manila

Its e-vehicle charging station is part of the Muntinlupa-based hotel’s broader commitment to sustainability, which includes developing its own clean-and-green guidelines for waste management and carbon-free operations. The development also establishes it as one of the pioneers among the city’s hotels in providing this innovative and eco-friendly amenity. This development…