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Beauty and pampering beyond the basics at Ensorcell Beauty

The newest beauty destination in Greenhills is also the first and so far only beauty establishment in the Philippines to carry Highs Canada coffee spa products, including Highs spa chairs with its built-in comfort recliners, foot-and-hand spa basins and built-in water heating. How one looks, whether we care to admit…

Shiela Valderrama essays highs and lows of bipolar sufferers in new musical

The seasoned singer-actress stars in a “role of a lifetime” as Diana Goodman in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical Next to Normal, a Sandbox Collective production, opening on February 2 at Ayala Circuit’s Powermac Center Blackbox Theater. By Alex Y. Vergara Shiela Valderrama opens the new year on a high…

London School of Economics launches 23rd chapter in the Philippines

The recent development, which was graced by Sen. Mark Villar and UK Deputy Ambassador Alistair White, also establishes LSE’s foothold in the region with its first international cluster in Southeast Asia. One of its aims is to develop an entrepreneurial mindset among the youth as they compete and adapt to…

NUSTAR’s “Taste Cebu 2025” celebrates province’s rich culinary “heart and soul”

"Taste Cebu 2025" recently concluded a gastronomic celebration of Cebu’s rich heritage and vibrant future as far as cuisine goes. A signature event by NUSTAR Resort Cebu, this year’s event was set in January in time for the Sinulog festivities, and was a unique collaboration between local artisan chefs, top…

Ponce Veridiano’s “Breath Upon Nature”

The landscape artist celebrated for his ability to merge art, nature and emotion, is set to unveil his latest exhibit, his second since taking a leap from the garden to the canvas, at W/17 in Makati. By Franchesca L. Tuazon Hosted at W/17 showroom in Makati, the exhibit runs from…

Gordon Ramsay likens Filipino food to the “Sleeping Beauty of Asia”

The celebrity chef and person behind Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, among other restaurants and reality TV shows, regaled foodies, culinary students, restaurateurs and fellow chefs at the Newport Performing Arts Theater with stories and words of wisdom while revealing his personal Pinoy culinary favorites, including sisig, spring rolls a…

COD Manila welcomes Year of the Snake with a bang

City of Dreams Manila's signature restaurants Crystal Dragon, Nobu Manila and Red Ginger ring in the coming Lunar New Year with sumptuous feasts consisting of auspicious dishes meant for prosperity and good fortune. To augur good fortune and highlight an eye-dotting ceremony on January 29, 5 p.m., revelers at City…

Hilton Manila’s Hua Yuan welcomes Year of the Snake with a “Feast of Fortune”

Guests are invited to indulge in a celebration of Lunar New Year with thoughtfully crafted dining experiences and vibrant traditions at Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise, Hilton Manila’s renowned Shanghainese restaurant, available from Jan. 16 to Feb. 10. Hilton Manila ushers in the Year of the Snake with a series of festive…

Solaire Resort North welcomes Year of the Snake with a Lunar New Year “Fiesta”

It's a Chinese-meets-Pinoy party at Solaire Resort North, as it celebrates the auspicious Lunar New Year by introducing the country's first Lunar Fiesta. The celebration embraces influences from various Asian cultures, infused with Filipino warmth and Solaire’s signature luxurious service. Paying tribute to the rich tapestry of cultures that honor…

SULÀ tries to capture a “perfect day in paradise” in every bottle

Have you ever wondered how a perfect day in paradise tastes? Imagine basking under the sun at the beach in the Philippines, with palm trees swaying gently, the white sand glistening, the crystal-clear blue waters beckoning. It’s a postcard-pretty scene that generates an indescribable feeling, an essence, now captured in…