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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreMeet 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…
Read MoreIt 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…
Read MoreI 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…
Read MoreWe 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreAs 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. …
Read MoreMy 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…
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I recently watched the musical Sweeney Todd at the Theatre at Solaire and all I can say is that I had a bloody good time. This show means a lot to me as I had the pleasure of playing the role…
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They say it takes a village to look the way you look in major events and it is quite true. Not to discount the fact that my wife Ayen is simply gorgeous, she still needs a reliable team of style experts…
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My wife Ayen was recently recognized as one of TingTing’s List of Elegant Filipinas for 2019. Tita Ting Ting Cojuangco herself handpicked this year’s honorees along with a highly esteemed committee that includes Tita Fortune Ledesma, Consul General of Monaco. …
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It was only August but Thanksgiving came early this year when Whiteplanet Inc. distributors of Dyson and Magic Bullet along with Tim Yap pulled out all the stops and closed Chef Laudico’s Guevara’s to throw a private party for their…
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I literally flew in that day from Singapore, slept for a few hours and rushed to the launch of the re-imagined Dyson Supersonic hairdryer in new Purple colorway at the exclusive event hosted by WPI (Whiteplanet Inc.) distributor of Dyson…
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You must be wondering why I am writing a story about a dress, well for one it is not just an ordinary dress it has sentimental value made by a very talented designer and friend, Michele Sison. My daughter Angia…
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Here are some fun facts about me. I am a very sentimental person. I try to keep things that hold a special meaning to me at every milestone in my life. 2. I love doing laundry Yes you heard it…
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KAAYO, which means kindness and good is one of the brands that jumpstarted the movement for contemporary Filipino fashion. Established in 2017, Marga Montemayor Nograles (who is my cousin from the Laurel side) and her mother Tita Baby Montemayor integrated…
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I had the pleasure of being invited to a private dinner hosted by Tita Susan Joven and my good friend Mia Borromeo at the newly opened restaurant PINOT. It was an evening filled with laughter and gustatory delight as friends…
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I was recently invited to an intimate gathering at the Vera Wang boutique at Rockwell 8 in Makati to welcome the newest member of their team Michi Calica – Sotto their very own Bride Specialist and see the 2019 collection…
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