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Tatler Ball 2024

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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Red Charity Gala 2024

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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One Night In Bangkok

Fine Living Travel

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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A Star Is Born in RENT

Fine Living Arts

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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Sam Concepcion Shines in One More Chance The Musical

Fine Living Arts

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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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…

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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…

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Initmate Audrey

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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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…

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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…

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Jewelmer X Rajo Laurel Shines in Tokyo

Two National treasures showcased the beauty of the Philippines in a fashion extravaganza in the land of the rising sun. International luxury brand Jewelmer and fashion designer Rajo Laurel recenlty collaborated on a fashion show held at the Imperial Hotel…

A Fashion Assembly

Fine Living Style

If you are looking for a one-stop shop that carries a mix of superior brands that cater to different tastes and personalities, then Assembly is the place to go. Currently they have two locations in the metro: SM Aura Premier and…

Jewelmer Highlights The Pearl of the Modern Woman

Fine Living Style

In celebration of its 38th anniversary, Jewelmer Joaillerie launches its newest ad campaign highlighting the modern woman through a series of captivating photographs and a new video that celebrates the beauty of the golden pearl for the strong, independent and…

Wynn Wynn Ong Redefines Boundaries

Fine Living Style

Celebrated jewelry designer Wynn Wynn Ong commemorates her 15th year in the industry with a special retrospective at the Yuchengco Museum that features some of her masterpieces from the last 15 years. I was simply blown away with the attention to…

Art Appreciation at Art Fair Philippines 2017

Fine Living Arts

Appreciating art is something I love to do. I get my monthly fix of art at the Provenance Gallery at Shangri-La at the Fort where some of the most exciting contemporary artists in the country as well as international artists…

What To Do In Art Fair Philippines

Fine Living Arts

Here are some tips on what to do when you go to Art Fair Philippines. For art collectors, art aficionados and even for those who are curious to know what the Art Fair Philippines is all about… Come in early…

A Celebration of Art and Life

The launch of Jewelmer Joaillerie Spring Summer 2017 Collection was an event I will never forget. I was simply overwhelmed with the beauty of each piece that was showcased. I couldn’t help but think of how it would all look…

Bali On My Mind – Part 3

Fine Living Travel

My last installment on our Bali trip brings us to Semanyak where most of the clubs are located and the shopping is sublime. The girls got so excited when they saw the shops after being in traffic for more than…

Bali On My Mind – Part 2

Fine Living Travel

Part two of our Bali trip bring us to Nusa Dua where the girls went shopping at Bali Collection, an open air mall that showcased the best of the Balinese culture. We were so glad that the sun was out and…

Bali On My Mind – Part 1

Fine Living Travel

Many say that Bali is one of the most beautiful places in the world and that everyone should go there at least once in your life. So my wife Ayen and I along with our two girls, Mariella and Angia…