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Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor

A thanksgiving for the past and a homage to a continuing tradition of excellence and beauty, this year’s gala of Jewelmer Joaillerie gala celebrated over three decades of history through an intimate gathering at the Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila. A spectacle of jewelry was followed by the launch…
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Man of the Century: Delfin Gonzales Sr.

Man of the Century: Delfin Gonzales Sr.

Text by KRISTEL DACUMOS-LAGORZA Photography MAU AGUASIN Grooming  by SARI CAMPOS for MAKE UP FOR EVER They say that time waits for no one, maybe with the exception of lawyer Delfin Gonzalez Sr., who is 101 years young — and counting. What do you ask a man who has lived…
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Dazzling Doha

Dazzling Doha

By PEPPER TEEHANKEE PeopleAsia columnist PEPPER TEEHANKEE explores a modern mecca of fun, culture and luxury in one of the Middle East’s most captivating cities. Four days of shopping, eating, sightseeing and art were definitely not enough. The trip was exciting as I have never been to Doha and have never…
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The Chroma Effect

The Chroma Effect

Filinvest and Archipelago International officially joined forces to launch their new hotel management company, Chroma Hospitality. The red-letter affair was recently held at the posh Grand Ballroom of Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila. The intimate yet elegant ceremony introduced Chroma Hospitality to the general public and to its VIP guests…
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W is for Woman

W is for Woman

In line with National Women's Month to be celebrated in March, Diageo celebrated the success of Plan W, a women empowerment program the globally successful alcoholic beverage company launched in September 2015. "In Diageo, we believe in celebrating life everyday, everywhere, and part of that is about empowering women. We…
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Vatel: France in the City

Vatel: France in the City

By GIANCARLO LUIGI ROJAS With fresh talents manning it, the De La Salle – College of St. Benilde’s signature restaurant cooks up a storm. Vatel is a French inspired dining outlet launched in 2010. It is run by students taking a degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management. Aside from…
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From Chef to Premier Hotelier: David Pardo de Ayala

From Chef to Premier Hotelier: David Pardo de Ayala

Text by MAAN D'ASIS PAMARAN | Photography by RENJIE TOLENTINO | Grooming by FLOE TAPAYAN for NARS COSMETICS | Primea Discovery general manager David Pardo de Ayala talks about crossing over from kitchen to corporate — and why it’s more fun in the Philippines. He was a gutsy Colombian 20-something…
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Reiss is it!

Reiss is it!

Descending from a glass staircase at the end of the Diplomatic Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City, and wearing a collection of suits, dresses and modern casual and corporate wear, the male and female models stole the limelight during the Reiss fashion show at the “Women of…
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SM Marks 30 Fruitful Years  

SM Marks 30 Fruitful Years  

By BABE ROMUALDEZ SM Supermalls celebrated its 30th anniversary by holding the very first “Partners Summit” at the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City, capping the two-day event with a gala night. (SM Supermalls SVP Steven Tan thanks the loyal partners of SM) Top…
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A Lesson on Luxury

A Lesson on Luxury

Text by JOSE PAOLO DELA CRUZ | Photography BY MAU AGUASIN | Creative direction by CHINO CORRALES | In the words of Victor Hugo, “Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come.” So it rang true when Manila opened its doors in the mid ’90s to one of fashion’s…
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