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December 13, 2024 0 0

Tatler Ball 2024

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No one throws a ball like Tatler Philippines and that is all due to the impeccable leadership of Managing Director Irene Martel- Francisco and Editor-in-chief Anton San Diego.  The recognition of this year’s Tatler’s Impact Awardees Carlos Yulo (Sports & Culture),…

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December 13, 2024 0 0

Red Charity Gala 2024

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After missing last year’s tour-de-force show of Ivarluski Aseron at the Peninsula Manila due to an illness, I made sure no to miss this year’s Red Charity Gala featuring the “Farm To Fashion” collection of Lulu Tan Gan held at…

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October 1, 2024 0 0

One Night In Bangkok

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It has been a while since I last traveled out of the country alone and I had the opportunity to go to Bangkok, Thailand to host and perform at the Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines “MICE Philippines: We Take Your…

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May 27, 2024 0 0

A Star Is Born in RENT

Fine LivingArts

The mega-hit musical of the 90’s RENT makes a comeback to the manila stage in celebration of Nine Works Theatrical’s 15th Anniversary. Director, Robbie Guevara, Producers, Santi and Anna Santamaria along with Musical Director Daniel Bartolome and Choreographer PJ Rebullida…

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April 23, 2024 0 0

Sam Concepcion Shines in One More Chance The Musical

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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…

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April 6, 2024 0 0

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

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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…

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April 2, 2024 0 0

Miss Saigon Hits Home

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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…

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September 2, 2023 0 0

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…

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April 22, 2023 0 0

A Staycation To Remember

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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…

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December 9, 2022 0 0

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…

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Tatler Ball 2022

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…

November 25, 2017 1 0

I Love Being A Dad

Family Life

I became an instant father when I got married to Ayen in 2001.  Just a brief background on our unique family set up.  I am the second husband of Ayen who was previously married to nobility.  She has two beautiful…

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November 19, 2017 0 0

My Favorite Scents…For Now

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They say first impressions last. One of the things people remember the most is how you smell. That is why I give so much importance on the fragrance I use. I call myself a scent junkie, Every time I go…

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November 3, 2017 0 0

Red Charity Gala 2017

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The 9th edition of the Red Charity Gala was a huge success.   On the second weekend of October Manila’s elite gathered at the Shangri-la at the Fort to celebrate one of the most anticipated balls of the year hosted by…

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September 8, 2017 0 0

One Bright Day In The Future City

Family Life

The future is bright in Future City where the kids and the young-at-heart enjoyed a one-of-a-kind experience of learning about good nutrition and living a healthier lifestyle by educating and empowering the children on what is beneficial for their mind…

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August 22, 2017 0 0

How To Dine In Style With H&M’s Dinnerware

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I was invited to an intimate gathering by H&M Philippines to introduce their newest collection of dinnerware at their Showroom in Makati, which was transformed into a dining space that showcased H&M HOME’s comprehensive kitchen line. We got to partake a…

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August 18, 2017 0 0

Raise Your Glass to the first Filipino Knight

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How often do you get the chance to meet an actual Knight?  I can proudly say I know one in the person of Jewelmer Group Chairman Manuel M. Cojuangco.  I am truly honored to have been invited to an intimate celebration at…

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July 19, 2017 0 0

‘Newsies’ Seizes The Day

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I got really excited when I heard that Disney’s Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Newsies, inspired by the real-life ‘Newsboy Strike of 1899,’ was going to be staged in Manila by NineWorksTheatrical.  I was a bit concerned with how they were going to mount such an…

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July 17, 2017 0 0

Care Divas Returns with a Bang

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In celebration of the Philippine Educational Theater Association’s 50th anniversary, PETA brings back one of its most endearing, successful and critically acclaimed musicals of all time, Care Divas for a limited run at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City….

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July 8, 2017 0 0

Rediscovering Macbeth

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Artist Playground presented M EPISODE — a back-to-back play about Macbeth – a two-in-one experience on one of the most famous tragic characters during the Renaissance period at their new home Artist Playground II on the 4th Floor of the…

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July 6, 2017 0 0

Enter The World of Lola in Kinky Boots

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I remember watching the film Kinky Boots more than a decade ago starring Joel Edgerton as Charlie Price and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Lola, which was based on true events written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth.  I was so entertained with…

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