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Kaye C. Tinga: The transformative choice

A lifelong patroness of the arts, the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ new president has always been appreciative and mindful of various art forms and their power to inspire, mirror a people’s hopes and aspirations and instill in them national pride. By IVY LISA F. MENDOZA When Kaye C. Tinga…

Swiping right on Repertory Philippines’ “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”

If you’ve ever been in love, or attempted to navigate the complicated path of modern romance, there’s something in this play that will feel familiar. By Franchesca L. Tuazon Love in this day and age is anything but a fairytale. Yes, there might be cute kilig (giddy) moments, grand gestures…

How Pitoy’s timeless creations remain Filipino at their core

Ongoing until June 29 at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila’s North Gallery in BGC, Timeless: J. Moreno is as much a visual narration of his genius as it is about his fervent desire to define what being Filipino was through his fashion. Text and photos by ALEX Y. VERGARA Like…

The substance behind the Oscar 2025 Red Carpet

Come rain or shine, peace or chaos, hell or high water in the US, the Oscars won’t be the Oscars without this yearly Hollywood staple. And we’re not talking about outstanding performances as well breakthrough artistic and technical achievements. By ALEX Y. VERGARA Both Best Actress nominees Demi Moore and…

SM MOA unveils MOA Sky in music- and art-filled event

SM Mall of Asia (MOA) recently opened its stunning new attraction, the 55,000 sq. m. MOA Sky, with a launch event that doubled as a whirlwind celebration of entertainment and community spirit. The event began with a captivating performance by the National University (NU) Dance Company, followed by a keynote…

Filipino-American success story Loida Nicolas Lewis shares insights with young business leaders

Hosted by two leading organizations in business consulting and executive leadership, the event set the stage for the 2025 International Tax and Investment Conference on March 26, inviting business leaders, investors and policymakers to collaborate in driving sustainable economic growth for the country. Asian Consulting Group (ACG) and Asia CEO,…

Filipiniana finery gets a 21st-century reboot in the hands of Happy Andrada and Tesoros

The exclusive showcase aims to celebrate the fusion of tradition and contemporary style. Held at Tesoros' flagship store in Makati, the event is deemed by its collaborators not just as a display of fashion but a statement on Filipino artistry, sustainability and modern cultural expression. By Alex Y. Vergara Tesoros,…

Kris Aquino makes first public appearance in years at “People of the Year” 2025 Awards Night

By ANNE STEPHANIE NILO/ Photos by Renjie Tolentino/ Banner photo by Karl Anthony Camila Wearing a bright pink and yellow ensemble, the "Queen of All Media" was spotted on the PeopleAsia red carpet, where she expressed her support and gratitude for "People of the Year" awardee Michael Leyva. Kris Aquino…

Carlos Yulo: Golden Boy

The world-class Filipino gymnast and double gold medalist gives us a glimpse of what his life is like post-Paris Olympics, including how he deals with fame and competition, as well as his plans to get married and his decision to again go for gold in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.…

Building a ‘Megaworld’

Whether through sustaining Megaworld Corp.’s success in building game-changing townships or leading the successful rebrand of Newport World Resorts, all the way down to ensuring that every company within his family’s sprawling business empire is living up to its full potential, scion and businessman Kevin Tan is making the world…