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Ballet Manila brings out its best on its 30th year

Yes, their pearls are real! Ballet Manila celebrates three decades of dance in a series of performances that features Filipino and foreign ballet stars. Witness how this troupe unraveled through layers to reveal its luster and shine as one of the country’s finest. A series of stellar productions featuring world-renowned…

Ronnie Ong: The shape & state of water

As chairman of the Local Water Utilities Administration, this dedicated public servant is on a mission to ensure that Filipinos, whether now or in the future, will always have access to one of the most important natural resources on the planet — water. By FRANCHESCA L. TUAZON It takes more…

Statement eyewear that’s bold and worth its weight in gold

Made either of precious or semi-precious metals and stones, and costing anywhere from £8,000 to £20,000, the Francis de Lara brand of eyewear and jewelry pieces is its Filipino-American creator’s nod to individuality and his statement against fashion’s overproduction and homogenization. By ALEX Y. VERGARA He dreams of someday seeing…

A tale of timeless excellence and innovations

Even after 150 years, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) continues to deliver excellent products, services and innovations for its clients in the Philippines. More importantly, it has consistently proven itself as an invaluable partner, not just for personal and business banking needs, but even for nation-building. By…

Dr. Steve Mark Gan: Your smile, his statement

More than simply being the “Dentist to the Stars,” the chairman and CEO of Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC) and Novodental clinic chains is also an advocate of general health and medical tourism , having extended his topnotch services to Filipinos from all walks of life. Because, in his book,…

Ayala Land makes Filipino contemporary art more accessible with series of “art walks”

Parts of Makati have become a virtual "art paradise" with Ayala Land’s "10 Days of Art." Now on its 12th year, the event, which is ongoing until until Feb. 23, showcases a selection of artists, creations, and activities designed to engage the country’s thriving art community. With help from some…

National Arts Month promises to be a sumptuous feast for the soul and senses

The nationwide celebration, ongoing until the end of February, offers something for arts and culture enthusiasts in the field of visual arts, music, film, dance and literature, among others. Organized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, National Arts Month has so far spawned numerous and sometimes simultaneous…

Michael Leyva: Threads of glory

Through his work, Michael Leyva is not just influencing the local fashion scene. He’s also steadily gaining recognition internationally. His collections have graced global runways in cities like Dubai and Los Angeles, where his modern take on Filipino fashion has captivated international audiences. By FRANCHESCA L. TUAZON When Michael Leyva…

Ret. Col. Ariel Querubin: Brave Heart

Away from the frontlines, the Medal of Valor recipient is taking up another fight. His new mission: to promote health and financial preparedness among members of every generation — all as he inspires his fellow senior citizens to turn their sunset years into the most fulfilling chapter of their lives.…

Ramon Orlina: Splendor in the glass

When it comes to revealing hidden forms and shapes within his chosen medium, no artist comes close to this trained architect and devoted family man in bringing out the unique optical and transparent qualities of glass. By ALEX Y. VERGARA To a seasoned glass sculptor like Ramon Orlina, who broke…