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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

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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…

March 16, 2019 1 0

Two Nights With The Phantom of the Opera

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Being given the chance to watch one of the most popular musicals of all time twice in a month together with my family is what I call a blessing! I can’t thank my PLDT Home / SMART Family and Concertus Manila…

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February 12, 2019 0 0

Jo Malone – The Scent of Love

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What is a perfect pair? We all know that nothing is perfect in this world but there is a thing called chemistry. I knew from the moment I first met my wife Ayen 21 years ago at the get-to-know party…

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February 7, 2019 0 0

Youth Congress: Game Changers

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I had the honor of speaking to thousands of students at the 2019 FPPFI Youth Congress held at the Jesse Robredo Coliseum in Naga, Camarines Sur where I shared my story of how I tried to do the right thing…

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January 17, 2019 0 0

Why My Mom Converted to Dr. Kong Shoes

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My Mom, Fely Laurel aka MamaFely is a creature of habit just like me. When she likes a particular brand or style she sticks with it and she takes good care of them for years. I have been telling her about…

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December 31, 2018 0 0

Grateful For 2018 Breakthroughs In 2019

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As 2018 comes to a close, I look at the past year with gratitude and awe of God’s power.  It has truly been a year of breakthroughs and wonderful surprises. I began the year with hopes and dreams and faith in…

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December 10, 2018 0 0

Christmas Gift Guide 2018

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Are you done with your Christmas shopping? Or are you still thinking of what to give your loved ones?  Well here are some gift ideas for your special someone. I came up with a list of products my wife and…

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November 30, 2018 0 0

Lucia Turns 1

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As I celebrate the first year since I went live with my blog, it is but timely to also post something about the first birthday of our youngest daughter Lucia who turned one last November 27, six days after her…

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November 18, 2018 0 0

Why I Find The Waitress So Delicious

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One of the shows I wanted to watch on Broadway but never got the chance to see was the hit musical Waitress based on the film by Adrienne Shelly.  I loved the music and lyrics by Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles who…

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November 16, 2018 0 0

PLDT and SMART Unlocks The Future

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Fresh from their latest recognition as the Philippine’s fastest fixed and mobile networks, PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications presented their newest products in an event called Unlock The Future at the Marquis Events Place in BGC, Taguig. Top executives Oscar (RenRen)…

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October 28, 2018 0 0

Red Charity Gala’s RAJO XXV

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Celebrating 10 years of compassion, commitment and philanthropy has made this year’s Red Charity Gala the biggest and most successful it has ever been.  More than 1,200 attended the well-dressed affair to celebrate my cousin Rajo’s 25thyear in the fashion…

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