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Revenge Travel: Wine, dine and wonder in Japan

Revenge Travel: Wine, dine and wonder in Japan

TEXT & PHOTOS By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Revenge, they say, is a dish best served cold. And in the so-called era of revenge travel, Japan, with its arsenal of endless discoveries — ranging from food, sights, architecture, shopping and more — proves that any trip to the Land…
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Piolo Pascual is Shell’s newest brand ambassador

Piolo Pascual is Shell’s newest brand ambassador

The next time you see Piolo Pascual in your favorite Shell station, he might not just be fueling up. Award-winning actor, singer and athlete Piolo Pascual has recently been named as Shell's newest brand ambassador. The announcement was made during the Shell V-Power launch held at The Fifth at Rockwell…
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‘Palangga’ Maurice Arcache bids adieu to his ‘dahlings’

‘Palangga’ Maurice Arcache bids adieu to his ‘dahlings’

BY JOSE PAOLO DELA CRUZ Society columnist Maurice Arcache, author of well-loved columns in PeopleAsia, The Philippine STAR and a slew of other respected publications, reportedly passed away today in his sleep. Friends of Maurice flocked to social media after news of his passing circulated online today. Known for popularizing…
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Son Ye-jin shares first pic of baby with Hyun Bin

Son Ye-jin shares first pic of baby with Hyun Bin

Superstar couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin's son finally made his social media debut today, as mom Ye-jin posted an image of his feet on Instagram, alongside a sentimental caption. The Crash Landing on You love-team-turned-real-life couple welcomed their first baby last month. On your feet! Meet Hyun Bin and…
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Cartier creates ripples that stand the test of time with its Pebble-shaped watch

Cartier creates ripples that stand the test of time with its Pebble-shaped watch

Cartier’s limited-edition pebble-shaped watch recaptures the vintage aesthetic of its 1972 predecessor with its newly redesigned 18-carat gold casing, eggshell-colored dial and Manufacture 430 MC movement. The Cartier Pebble-shaped watch has been reissued at 150 limited edition pieces From its earliest timepieces to its most recent releases, Cartier has been…
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Kiefer Ravena: No better time than now

Kiefer Ravena: No better time than now

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Whether in basketball or in everyday life, Kiefer Ravena always keeps his eyes on the ball. Shaped by constant training, unwavering discipline and calculated foresight, he fires his winning shot and secures the prize — not tomorrow, not a second later, but now. Kiefer…
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Cartier reinvents 13 rue de la Paix

Cartier reinvents 13 rue de la Paix

Known as the sanctuary of Jeanne Toussaint and Louis Cartier, 13 rue de la Paix is a place of origin and collective memory — a tangible dreamscape where many of Cartier’s aesthetics and creative styles are born. 13 rue de la Paix A complete reinvention, the new building unveiled today…
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