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Sam Concepcion Shines in One More Chance The Musical

When I heard that PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) was doing a musical version of the hit movie One More Chance using the music of Ben & Ben, I was both excited and also curious on how this beloved 2007…

Meet The Cast Of What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim PH

Fine Living Arts

Meet the cast of the Philippine adaptation of the Korean hit series “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” led by Kim Chiu who plays Secretary Kimberly (Kim) Liwanag, and Paulo Avelino who plays my son Brandon Manansala Castillo aka BMC. I…

Miss Saigon Hits Home

Fine Living Arts

It has been 24 years since Miss Saigon was last staged in the Philippines. I still remember how excited I was to see the show back in the Cultural Center of the Philippines where Lea Salonga and some of the…

Initmate Audrey

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I had the pleasure of being invited to the Vernissage of the INTIMATE AUDREY at S Maison where I met the son of Audrey Hepburn, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, and her granddaughter, Emma Hepburn Ferrer. I felt I got to know…

A Staycation To Remember

Fine Living Travel

We had our first staycation in three years at Dusit Thani Manila. We had been looking forward to this for quite some time now. The warmth and hospitality of the staff is felt the moment you enter the hotel. We made…

Tatler Ball 2022

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What a night! The Tatler Ball returned after a 2 year hiatus with a bang to celebrate Tatler Philippine’s 21st Anniversary. It was truly a remarkable evening of philanthropy, love and friendship, after almost 3 years of uncertainty with the…

Be Internet Awesome

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As a parent there is nothing more important than the safety and wellbeing of my children. Now that everything is easily accessible on the internet, we make sure to properly guide, guard and monitor our children’s online activity. …

BIG, BOLD & BRAVE ANGIA

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My daughter Angia was recently awarded FAVORITE MAKEUP TRANSFORMATION at Nylon’s BIG BOLD BRAVE Awards Night held at House Manila. I am so proud of my baby who started doing make at home for fun and since then has been recognized…

Hello Mr. Malone

Fine Living Style

I recently attended a special event hosted by Jo Malone London introducing their essential and effortless edit of fragrances for men where I had a blast discovering new combinations of fragrances that will definitely make you feel your best everyday….

Thank You “The Broken Marriage Vow”

Fine Living Arts

As The Broken Marriage Vow comes to a close, a journey that began around this time last year when I was cast as Atty. Dante Pugong, I cannot help but look back at how extremely honored and blessed I am…