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A new generation of Filipino designers set to conquer New York with ‘Filipinxt’

Led by Filipinos for Filipinos and the world, the grand fashion presentation brings Manila to Manhattan as it celebrates Pinoy style and culture. Being one of the major fashion capitals in the world, New York has been a dream destination for many Filipino designers. Creativity thrives everywhere in the Big…

Stephan Duhesme’s Metiz: A world-class symphony of all things Filipino

Recently recognized as one of “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants,” Metiz, according to Chef Stephan Duhesme, banks on great nuances, big contrasts and other characteristics that make Filipino food intrinsically delectable. By ANJ SAMPAYAN Photography by DIX PEREZ Barely three years after opening its doors in a discreet corner of Pasong…

‘Fearless’ Maria Ressa receives Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ OSLO, NORWAY -- Journalist Maria Ressa received the Nobel Peace Prize from Committee Chair Berit Reiss-Andersen, who called the first Filipino Peace laureate “a fearless defender of freedom of expression.” Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa delivers her lecture in Oslo/ Screengrab from Nobelprize.org…

Tourism department releases video honoring country’s selfless front liners

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Filipino can still manage to smile. Despite the many upheavals and disruptions life throws at us, the Philippines is still fortunate enough to have been witness to many acts of kindness, especially at the frontlines, where the valiant and selfless efforts and…

Celebrate sophistication with Mav and Bernhardt furniture pieces at Home Fair 2018

Start your holiday shopping and enjoy an exclusive 35-percent discount on all items from Mav & Bernhardt furniture at the Home Fair 2018, ongoing until September 30, at Rockwell Powerplant Mall. Clarendon Collection Rich in English heritage, but perfectly balanced by modern touches, Clarendon is a neo-traditional furniture collection that…

ALERT: Meghan Markle speaks Filipino while in Edinburgh (and can whip up a mean pot of chicken adobo)

We all know Meghan Markle, the talented actress-turned-royal fiance. https://www.instagram.com/p/BfdhJgLlfYG/ (Not her official IG account, btw) In case you missed the news, the Suits actress is engaged to Prince Harry of Whales. The couple is scheduled to marry on May 19, 2018 at St. George's Chapel. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc9qWgCAXiD/ This means that she has started joining…

How to: Larry Guevara’s Very Berry Christmas Cocktail with DrinkManila

Tired of the same old drinks at the family Christmas party? Sweeten up the fiesta with a special Very Berry Christmas Cocktail by Larry Guevara — bar consultant and bar manager of Liquid Concepts Philippines and Manille Beach Bar — which he shares with DrinkManila. "As an ode to the yuletide season…

Snap! Capture Filipino-Chinese ties in this photography contest

From mooncakes in our fridge to lucky fortune cats on our desks, to fireworks and dragon dances on certain times of the year, there's no denying that Chinese culture has been inculcated to Filipino culture.Â No one knows this better than the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry,…

Michael Christian Martinez: Ice Prince From the Tropics

The face of the Philippines at the 2016 Summer Olympics inÂ Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is none other thanÂ De La SalleÂ table tennis varsity player Ian "Yanyan" Lariba. She won't only be participating as a member of the Philippine team, but will also beÂ the official flag bearer of the country's delegation, giving…

Bon AppÃ©tit! Celebrate National Culinarians Day with these PeopleAsia chefs

With Filipinos' intense love for food, it's aÂ wonder why this special day of celebrating all things gastronomicÂ isn't more well known. In July, we celebrateÂ National Culinarians Day, a day where we celebrate chefs, cooks, pastry makers and anyone and everyone with a talent and taste for cooking up wonderfulÂ culinary delights of…