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Paolo Tantoco: ‘I want to give back to the family’

‘I want to give back to the family.” In an interview with PeopleAsia in October 2017, Paolo Tantoco, the 44 year-old COO of Pacific Links Golf Development Inc. and chief security and procurement officer of Sta. Elena Golf and Country Estate, who passed away in Los Angeles, told the magazine…

ArteFino’s summer souk puts a spotlight on Filipino brands

Here comes the sun, and this pop-up bazaar, ongoing until March 9, offers an array of Filipino products from different provinces that are perfect for your next beach trip. The north and south courts of Power Plant Mall transformed into a tropical paradise as ArteFino recently unveiled its summer lifestyle…

Nadine Lustre, Lesha and James Reid’s go-to DJ

DJ Arthur Tan — who has collaborated with some of the biggest local talents — talks about his recent multi-sensory exhibit, his record label and how “Budots” is proving to be a torchbearer for Filipino DJ culture abroad. By ANGELA DOREIN GUTIERREZ Twelve years in, DJ Arthur Tan has eased…

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…

Sun Life goes beyond insurance to offer Filipinos a diverse range of investment products

Risk-averse Filipinos have always chosen the conservative option of saving their hard-earned money. Sun Life hopes to change this mindset. Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corporation (SLIMTC) celebrates its fourth anniversary by launching a suite of investment products that are designed to help Filipinos move beyond saving and diversify…

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…

Feel on top of the world at Solaire Resort North

At the heart of Quezon City stands 38 stories of dining destinations and luxurious accommodations that offer a stunning panoramic view of the metro and, beyond it, the Sierra Madre. Those who crave for a decadent dining experience need not travel far. Solaire Resort North is a high-altitude oasis in…