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Redefining urban luxury with Aurelia Residences

The much-anticipated launch of Aurelia Residences by upscale developer Shang Robinsons Properties Inc., a joint venture between Shang Properties, Inc. and Robinsons Land Corporation, was marked by the inauguration of its tastefully elegant show suite that highlights the property’s world-class features designed to offer an elevated lifestyle for a chosen…

Phil, Singapore celebrate ties at The Podium

No less than Singapore President Halimah Yacob presided today over the grand opening of The Podium, a project of BDO Unibank and Singapore-based Keppel. Mrs. Yacob is on a state visit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and the Philippines. She was joined at the grand…

Menarco Tower receives the WELL Gold certification plaque

By Bryle B. Suralta The "healthiest building in the Philippines" has finally received its WELL Gold plaque from the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) Asia. The first office building project of Menarco Development Corp., Menarco Tower was recently honored at its food hall at the 32nd street tower in Bonifacio Global City.…

One year of Casa Luxia: The art of luxury entertaining

By Bryle B. Suralta "It seems as if it was just yesterday when I was telling my husband about my dreams of pursuing the tablescape rental business," said Casa Luxia founder Ginger King Villavicencio in her speech during the Casa Luxia anniversary celebration. "It's been a year now, and here we…

Experiencing the jewels of Thai cuisine with Chef Anurak Kanittharat

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila and the Tourism Authority of Thailand have partnered to provide Manila's gourmand's with an ongoing week-long epicurean celebration of Thai flavors dubbed as “Flavors of the World: Jewels of Thai Cuisine.” This event, which runs until September 1, will feature guest Thai Master Chef Anurak Kanittharat, who is…

Filipino-owned brandy from Jerez judged the ‘world’s best’

Another iconic moment has been etched in the history of the global liquor industry, as Filipino-owned Fundador Supremo 18 redefines brandy standards by setting the bar high. Fundador Supremo 18 recently bested some of the world’s top brands to win the coveted “Best Brandy in the World 2019” from…

Tanduay Rum Fest is happening soon in Bacolod!

Kicking off the activities for the first-ever Tanduay Rum Festival in Bacolod are exciting culinary and mixology contests! Mixology experts such as Victoria Beckley, Benedict John Uy, Nico Millanes, Don Angelo Colmenares and Sammy Nuarbe will judge the contests of the said festival. Beckley is the events director of the…

Cleared for take off: The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter

By Bryle B. Suralta With all the car-booking services available right now, it isn't far-fetched to say that we might be booking aircrafts to save us from traffic gridlock in the near future. And we might be closer than we think, according to the team at Bell Textron, Inc. The company and PhilJets recently…

New World Manila Bay Hotel celebrates mid-autumn festival

In ancient Chinese history, mooncakes are served as a unique offering to the heavens for a bountiful harvest. Families come together to worship and enjoy the full moon, making this tradition the second most celebrated event in China up to this day. This August, New World Manila Bay Hotel marks the…

Coming Full Circle: Drinking gin in the ARChipelago

By Bryle B. Suralta In a country that consumes 22 million cases of gin per year, Filipinos, undeniably, have an unparalleled love for the spirit. Different variations of such are a go-to for a typical inuman (drinking) session—gin and tonic, pineapple/cranberry gin and, yes, the classic gin bulag. Yet, by the numbers, the Philippines…