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A benchmark of generosity

August 10, 2014 - 12:00am

Aug. 7. It is a beautiful day and the sun shines very brightly over Ipil Port in Ormoc City.

Sunday Lifestyle

Ben Chan honored as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in Monaco

June 11, 2014 - 12:00am

Ben Chan, the iconic retailer behind Bench, the Philippines’ largest clothing chain, took a break from work last weekend...

Fashion and Beauty

The busyness of life

May 20, 2012 - 12:00am

About a month back I sent out this huge letter to the universe, with little more than hope and a prayer to seal it.

Sunday Lifestyle

The gift of today

February 12, 2012 - 12:00am

Today, I woke up feeling much better than I have in the past few days. Thank you, God.

Sunday Lifestyle

Korean beauty lab and high-end Bench Fix open

By Vicky Tensuan | August 7, 2009 - 12:00am

When all other businesses come crashing down, only one stands tall and triumphant: yes, the salon industry is booming.

YStyle

Breaking the fever

By RJ Ledesma | July 7, 2006 - 12:00am

Gabbing it up with Bench’s Ben Chan, chief architect Miguel Pastor and marketing manager Dale de la Cruz PHILIPPINE STAR: Why did you choose to focus on Bench’s underwear line instead of your apparel...

Young Star

Max-imizing a weekend

By SAVOIR FAIRE By Mayenne Carmona | February 5, 2005 - 12:00am

It was one of those weekends when sleep was just a state of the mind. Never a dull moment, our schedule was filled from early morning to the wee hours of the next morning. Shanghai reminds me almost of New York City:...

Modern Living

What is man’s greatest invention?

By Mons Romulo | March 16, 2003 - 12:00am

Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if there were no man-made inventions? Sure, man may have also invented things which are destructive for the most part, most inventions have in one way or another...

Sunday Lifestyle

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