A fragrant afternoon

Conrad Manila and The Amenity Studio presented Heures d’Orange, an exquisite sensory afternoon tea at C Lounge, where the art of fragrance met the pleasures of fine dining. Inspired by the Hermès Hôtelier Collection and selected Hermès fragrances, the elegant experience featured thoughtful tea pairings and delightful savory and sweet creations. A true standout was this season’s featured scent, the Voyage d’Hermès, which was paired with cardamom tea and expressed through crab meat with cardamom brown butter and brioche, followed by a luscious vanilla-cardamom dessert.

Conrad Manila director of marketing Steph Cabrejas, PR officer Rusty Dongaol, commercial director Joanne Gomez

Guests also savored returning favorites, freshly baked scones, and the enchanting interplay of scent and flavor in this sophisticated celebration of modern luxury.

Remy Bondad, Grace Bondad, Jet Capina, Monaco Consul General Dr. Fortune Ledesma, Carolyn Tan, Malou Martinez, Nikki Tang

Of lunches, laughter, and lasting friendships

Roselle Rebano, Sol Dizon, Minerva Tanseco, Tessie Briones

Everybody’s Group, led by the gracious Minerva Tanseco, continues to foster wonderful camaraderie through its convivial monthly lunches and thoughtful chair-exercise sessions. Designed especially to keep its members active, balanced and engaged, these wholesome activities promote wellness while helping prevent costly falls. More importantly, under Minerva’s warm leadership, the group has discovered another delightful way to enjoy life together.

Gonzo Diaz with Skin 101 medical directors and founders, doctors Jennie and Oliver Diaz

Radiance meets wellness

Skin 101 brought a fresh and vibrant take on skincare with Pickle & Glow, a lively pickleball-meets-wellness event held at Pickleball Junction in Pasig City, in partnership with Skinmedicine Inc.

Blending an engaging pickleball session with an introduction to PRX Plus, a doctor-administered biostimulator treatment with zero downtime, the event beautifully demonstrated how modern skincare can complement an active lifestyle. With movement, community, and expert-led care at its heart, Pickle & Glow reflected the clinic’s commitment to personalized, high-standard dermatological experiences designed around the way people live today.

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