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Macha Green Tea Fair returns to Royce'
This April, the Maccha Green Tea selection comes back to Royce’ chocolate stores.After a successful run last year, the Maccha Green Tea Fair returns with your favourites, including maccha-flavored...
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Jean Pigozzi opens "My World" exhibit in Beijing
Long before photobombs and selfies were coined, there was Jean Pigozzi—a photographer who pictured himself among celebrities.“I take photos of friends, relatives, architecture, landscapes, the food...
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Old Navy opens at Bonifacio High Street
Stores Specialists Inc. is proud to announce the opening of the first Old Navy store in Manila tomorrow, March 22, 2014.The flagship store will be at Bonifacio High Street, followed by Glorietta on...
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What we can learn from Lance Raymundo's freak accident
You may have heard of Lance Raymundo the singer/actor, but to me he’s my nephew Reggie.Reggie’s lola and my dad are cousins. That makes him my sort of nephew. But I see him more like a cousin, or my...
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Meet Sayoko Hokazono
Sayoko Hokazono is my best friend in Tokyo. I met her through Rita Nazareno’s mom, Tita Vicky a few years ago, and meeting her has changed the way I see Tokyo.I love her so much. Sometimes we even...
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SALE! Kids and baby fair this weekend at Bench Tower
A once-in-a-lifetime family shopping event filled with deals, discounts, enlightening talks, exciting games and activities, is happening at the Playground of Bench Tower this March 28-30, 2014.Carrying...
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Lunch at the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
Sayoko’s friend, Chef Syun Hirota, worked for Alain Ducasse before moving to the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo’s Signature restaurant. Sometimes he cooks for Sayoko and friends at homeOn our second day,...
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Win a brand new BMW 116i and more from Watsons!
Shop at Watsons and The SM Store Beauty Section now, as Watsons’ Triple Treats promo gives you more rewards, more discounts, and more points in their biggest promo yet!Ongoing until March 31, 2014,...
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Adidas teams up with Pharrell Williams
Adidas announced a long term partnership with Oscar-nominated, Grammy Award-winning superstar Pharrell Williams. The first adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams products will debut in the summer of...
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UNIQLO launches SPRZ NY (“Surprise New York”) project
UNIQLO recently launched its SPRZ NY (“Surprise New York”) global project inspired by influential artists of our time. SPRZ NY features a number of specially designed items such as T-shirts, outerwear,...
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Privato Hotel opens its doors!
A chic new hotel just opened it doors along Pasig’s Shaw Boulevard, right across Capitol Commons.Privato Hotel is a collaboration among Architects Carmelo Casas, Juan Carlo Calma, and J. Anton...
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Celebrate Easter with promos at Raffles and Fairmont Makati
The Raffles and Fairmont Makati makes a splash this summer with exciting offers, fun activities, and luxe accommodations for Easter.From April 9 to 20, 2014, book a minimum of two nights at Raffles...
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Scenes we'd like to see
When I was a kid growing up in the ’70s, one of my joys was to read my brother’s MAD magazines.Of course I had to wait for him to finish reading before I could get my hands on it.One of the things I...
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Men and their Goyards
Yesterday I spotted this fairly chic Japanese dude at Pepper Lunch Megamall.Why do I know he’s Japanese?1) He looks chica.2) He’s at Pepper Lunch.3) He has a white Goyard St. Louis tote.“That can be...
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The Upper House, Hong Kong
Finally, I got a chance to stay at the Upper House Hong Kong and see if it lives up to its reputation as being the chicest place to stay in Hong Kong.Just a few days ago, Tilda Swinton was a guest.My...
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Who's afraid of mosquitoes?
“Why are you hoarding mosquito spray?”We were at Manning’s Hong Kong and my friend Patrice wanted to know.“We have a mosquito problem at home. Don’t you?”Patrice and I both live in Pasig. In fact all...
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Remember the first time you flew in a plane?
I sure do. It was a small plane my family took to Baguio, back in the ’70s when the Loakan airport was still open.I was in the back seat with my yaya and our rosaries. We were convinced we would...
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Must-see in Tokyo: NUI Hostel Bar & Lounge
When I was a teenager we looked forward to a magical place in Malate called Penguin Café.The first Penguin had no aircon, only electric fans of different shapes and sizes.Each time I was allowed to go...
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How to survive Manila on Maundy Thursday
It’s tough staying home in Manila when everyone’s Instagram photos show adventures in foreign countries and local beaches.Our family chose to stay in the country because we’re traveling instead next...
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How I spent Good Friday
I dread the ghost town.Even though I love staying home, I dread the thought that everything is closed outside on Good Friday.We checked out of Solaire Hotel past 1 PM and I stayed mostly in bed playing...
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