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The Bellevue Group’s Ryan, Patrick & Dustin Chan: Their suite life

BY FRANCINE Y. MEDINA Pioneered by the charming and energetic businessman Johnny Chan, the Bellevue Hotels and Resorts has grown from one hotel in 2003 to a series of properties, including a resort, in Alabang, Quezon City and Bohol. The Chan brothers — Ryan, Patrick and Dustin — who grew…

Toti Turalba: One ‘Active’ Boss

BY FRANCINE Y. MEDINA From his approach to building to his principles when it comes to sustainability, the president and CEO of Active Group Inc. certainly lives up to his company’s name. Active Group Inc. president and CEO Toti Turalba Maverick. That’s the word that pops up when you meet…

Health is wealth for Ret. Col. Ariel Querubin, Kiefer Ravena & Dr. Ana Karmela So

BY GRACE C. DIEZ For multi-generational Cocolife ambassadors Ret. Col. Ariel Querubin, hardcourt star Kiefer Ravena and Cocolife medical director Dr. Ana Karmela So, health is definitely wealth. Cocolife ambassadors Ret. Col. Ariel Querubin, Dr. Ana Karmela So and Kiefer Ravena When it came to the subject of wealth, American…

Jo Koy gets mixed reviews at Golden Globes

The 52 year-old comedian quickly learned that Barbie’s “big boobies” and throwing his writers under the bus were probably not the best ways to do one’s opening monologue at the Golden Globes — even if he got the gig “just 10 days ago.” Jo Koy at the Golden Globes /…

Heart Evangelista partners with Fornasetti to produce a holiday-worthy collection

It was also the first for the renowned luxury brand to collaborate with a Filipino company, Opulence, and a homegrown artist-influencer. Fornasetti x Opulence x Heart Collection (FROM LEFT) Pinky Tobiano, Gerry Sy, Jinky Sy, Heart Evangelista, Kim Abellar and Steven Tan Last-minute Christmas shopping for a good friend or…

Counting to ‘Tree’ with US Ambassador MaryKay L. Carlson this Christmas

By JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ and JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ/ Photography by MARK CHESTER ANG Good things definitely come in ‘trees’ for US Ambassador MaryKay L. Carlson, who has nurtured and spruced up not one but seven dazzling Christmas trees in her residence in Makati City. And each tree…

The Aivee Clinic launches world’s most advanced 5-in-1 facial device

Designed to deep cleanse, tighten and rejuvenate the skin, the Aivee Préime, which is exclusive to The Aivee Clinic, even makes achieving the illusive glass skin easier and doable. Drs. Z and Aivee Teo with Aivee leaguers Cat Arambulo-Antonio and Mimiyuuuh The Aivee Clinic announces the launch of Aivee Préime,…

Engineering students take center stage in science tilt

By Ma. Angelica Demegillo Integrated circuit design and semiconductor company Xinyx Design recently hosted the "Xinyx Unlocked" competition to turn the spotlight on talented engineering students who specialize in microelectronics. Xinyx Design president Charade Avondo The brainchild of Xinyx Design president Charade Avondo, “Xinyx Unlocked” brought together some of the…

The Philippines’ Economic Team: More than a numbers game

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ / Photography by DIX PEREZ As prime movers of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fiscal and economic reforms, the economic team is on a mission to speed up the country’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, sustain its infrastructure program and, more importantly, make sure that…

Mavic Recio: Service from the heart

By MAAN D’ASIS PAMARAN Photography by DIX PEREZ The Bellevue Manila's general manager Mavic Recio The woman on top of premier business and leisure hotel The Bellevue Manila cites several top-of-mind considerations among today’s guests who now seek more meaningful and immersive stays. As efforts to revitalize Philippine tourism continue,…