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A whole ‘New World’ for Valentine’s

Valentines is almost here! For those who prefer to celebrate it in the city—New World Makati Hotel could be an ideal destination. From sweet treats, free-flowing sparkling wine up to indulgent lunch or dinner buffet, your ultimate romantic respite in the city is just around the corner. Guests who book…

Happy Valentine’s Day: Have a swift yet sweet escape

By Princess Faith Argosino What do you know? Valentine’s Day is less than 24 hours away. If you and your partner are looking for a place to celebrate the event, then you guys might want to check any of these hotels. Crimson Hotel Treat your other half to a dreamy…

Dr. Andrew Tan: Empire of the Tan

From his innovative real estate projects to his successful acquisition of world-famous brands, Dr. Andrew L. Tan, is, without a doubt, one of the country’s most successful taipans. But even after 45 years, the hardworking chairman of Alliance Global Group, Inc., whose companies have become household names, continues to reach…

Dr. Henry Chusuey: Boracay, Bohol & Beyond

Love at first sight—that is how Dr. Henry O. Chusuey describes the first time he set eyes on the island of Boracay a few decades back. And 1,789 rooms and nine hotels and resorts later, the love he felt for his muse is as strong as ever. “Its beautiful white-sand beach—I have not…

Kathryn Bernardo: Long may she reign!

She was the child star who grew up; the leading lady who, along with real-life partner Daniel Padilla, sent millions of hearts aflutter with her romantic turns in a handful of bankable films. And in 2019, Kathryn Bernardo, armed with a record-breaking P881-million in box office receipts for the top-grossing Hello, Love, Goodbye, became the…

Sheila Romero: Flying high with the Lady Boss

It’s past midnight and Sheila Romero is still going through a report, a colored marker in one hand, a glass of water in another. The silence in her well-appointed home in Makati City relaxes her, as she runs her fingers through her cellphone. She’s sending a long “Thank you” group chat message to the…

ALICE EDUARDO: Woman of Steel, Soul & Smiles

Aside from numerous edifices and virtually all the foundation work of buildings from Cavite City to Smokey Mountain, from Batangas to Pampanga, Taguig to Pasig, she has also built ports and airports; power plants, bridges and buildings; highways and Skyways. And now, she’s building a city. By JOANNE RAE M.…

Ascott BGC: A home away from home

By Princess Faith Argosino As it celebrates it’s fifth year, Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila continues to bring consistent and excellent service for its guests in the metro and those from around the world. As the first international brand to set foot in BGC, Ascott was able to establish itself…

Millennial vs. ‘Boomer’: A firsthand account of the Taal Volcano eruption

Photos and Text By Maica Frances Maglipon January 12, 2020: It was a typical Sunday morning. The family decided to take an out-of-town trip for some late lunch— and Tagaytay, the ever-reliable escape from the metro, was it. The ride was unremarkable; the weather, clear and blue, slightly chilly even, prompting me to…

Dr. Rebecca Singson: Just what the doctor ordered

Obstetrics and Gynecology may not have been her first choice, but they eventually enabled her to change lives. Dr. Rebecca Singson, a magna cum laude in B.S. Biology at the University of the Philippines-Diliman and a graduate from the UP Manila-College of Medicine, proves that it pays to work hard, study well and,…