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A silver Bridgerton-themed celebration for Jofe and Czarina Syquia

by Frannie Jacinto - November 6, 2024 - 12:00am

Two hundred fifty guests were invited to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of well-liked couple renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jofe Syquia, and his wife, Czarina Ablaza, at Santuario de San Antonio...

Rustan’s is getting younger, but Anton Huang says it’s making him older

by Frannie Jacinto - October 30, 2024 - 12:00am

Have you noticed the new, modern gift wrappers of Rustan’s?

Today’s buzzword: Sustainability

by Frannie Jacinto - October 23, 2024 - 12:00am

The Zonta Club of Makati and Environs celebrated United Nations Day with an exhibit spotlighting the power of sustainable fashion through a collaboration with their Zonta members and 19 talented female designers...

Nicole Whisenhunt's precious things

by Frannie Jacinto - October 9, 2024 - 12:00am

With a fine eye for top quality jewelry and taste refined by studies at L’ecole Van Cleef & Arpels, Christie’s and a Gemological Institute of America certificate, Nicole Whisenhunt is the...

Celebrating the country’s unsung heroes

by Frannie Jacinto - October 2, 2024 - 12:00am

The One Philippines Humanitarian Awards 2024 was held recently at the Ballroom of the Lanson Place Mall of Asia. With a theme of unity, the third benefit gala and awards night gathered around 300 attendees in this...

Intimate celebrations for the September-born

by Frannie Jacinto - September 25, 2024 - 12:00am

Birthdays are the perfect occasion to celebrate.

Dr. Aivee’s star-studded birthday bash

by Frannie Jacinto - September 18, 2024 - 12:00am

Despite the strong rains, we were star-struck during the recent birthday celebration of charming Dr. Aivee Aguilar Teo at the Back Room with the stunning and good-looking actors of today filling the...

Passionate about art

by Frannie Jacinto - September 11, 2024 - 12:00am

Imelda Cajime Endaya, Lenore RS Lim, Susan Fetalvero Roces and Marivic Rufino share the same passion for painting and their current group exhibit, “Appassionata,” at the Leon...

On the table: Food, culture and travel

by Frannie Jacinto - August 28, 2024 - 12:00am

It was definitely a “yes” the moment we received a message from our good friend Menchu Tantoco Lopez to enjoy an exclusive dinner blending two exquisite cuisines from Spain and Japan at Bon...

Onward female power!

by Frannie Jacinto - August 21, 2024 - 12:00am

Everyone agreed that the premier Tatler’s Front & Female Awards night at Shangri-La The Fort was an inspiring and uplifting affair surrounded by a bond of sisterhood with over 150 supportive women and a sprinkling...

Transported to the heart of Spain

by Frannie Jacinto - August 14, 2024 - 12:00am

Having been colonized by Spain for over three centuries, we share many cultural characteristics with the Spaniards, from our religion and Hispanic family names to our manners, and even the beso beso way...

Deo and Minia Dionisio: 60 years of love

by Frannie Jacinto - August 7, 2024 - 12:00am

It was in 1962 that 18-year-old Atenean Deo Santos Dionisio met Minia Medina, a pretty, 16-year-old St. Paul student at an Ateneo party and was immediately smitten; he could not forget her.

A rainy celebration for Ambassador Philippe Lhuillier

by Frannie Jacinto - July 31, 2024 - 12:00am

No one realized that typhoon Carina was going to hit the metropolis when we made our way to the Lhuilliers’ grand Palacio de Memoria in Roxas Boulevard. Surprisingly, there was minimum traffic despite...

High tea for Georgina Zobel Padilla

by Frannie Jacinto - July 24, 2024 - 12:00am

Georgina Zobel Padilla has always loved the Philippines, having been born here with wonderful memories of her childhood.

A new star shines in Cebu

by Frannie Jacinto - July 17, 2024 - 12:00am

Going to Cebu for a party seemed like an excellent idea when Philippine Tatler’s Irene Martel Francisco extended an invitation to attend the first Nustar Ball.

A rousing celebration for ‘seniorella’ Joy Rustia

by Frannie Jacinto - July 10, 2024 - 12:00am

If you look as good and stylish as entrepreneur Joy Rustia when you turn 60 years young, then everyone will want to be a “seniorella.”

Mediterranean food, laughter and love

by Frannie Jacinto - July 3, 2024 - 12:00am

For the past couple of months, Feta Mediterranean Café at the Proscenium in Rockwell has been a fave venue for celebrating friendship and the joy of birthdays.

Tina Cuevas heads a Gemini fete

by Frannie Jacinto - June 26, 2024 - 12:00am

Ching and Philip Cruz love to entertain in their beautiful Makati home with their in-house chef, who always amazes with his culinary concoctions.

The day people wore Filipiniana at SM MOA

by Frannie Jacinto - June 21, 2024 - 12:00am

Casual Filipiniana was the requested attire for this season’s TernoCon.

Joyful celebrations

by Frannie Jacinto - June 12, 2024 - 12:00am

Joy Mendoza Rojas is a man of many hats.

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