Loida Nicolas Lewis carries the quiet authority of a life fully-lived. Lawyer, entrepreneur, immigrant advocate, and steward of a historic business legacy, her story spans continents and decades yet remains anchored in a simple belief: build bridges, never burn them. And yet, no matter how busy her days become, they always start with stillness. It’s still winter on the East
Trends come and go, but a well-curated wardrobe starts with timeless basics. The kind of pieces you reach for repeatedly because they work for almost everything, whether it’s a work meeting, a weekend brunch, or an impromptu dinner after hours. Today, fashion is moving away from overconsumption and toward intentional dressing. Instead of constantly chasing the latest trend, many Filipinas
Now open in the heart of QC, 2b introduces a new kind of speakeasy experience — one that feels less like a bar, and more like stepping into a friend’s apartment. Located at 61 Sct. Rallos cor. Sct. Tobias, Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City, 2b offers a warm, intimate space designed for comfort, conversation, and connection. With cozy interiors, soft
There are places you visit, and there are places you discover. Iloilo has always been the latter. A city where heritage churches stand alongside modern skylines, where age-old recipes are lovingly preserved and reinvented, and where a gentle rhythm of life encourages travelers to linger a little longer. As the newest destination within Iloilo City, Belmont Hotel Iloilo invites guests
Some love stories are written quietly over time, while others unfold on the grandest of stages. For supermodel Ming Xi and entrepreneur Mario Ho, their long-awaited wedding was a beautiful blend of both. Last June 1, 2026, the couple gathered family and friends at the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey in Normandy, France, for a celebration that felt less like a wedding
Father’s Day has long been associated with traditional family gatherings, but this year, Richmonde Hotels is flipping the script by answering a simple question: What does Dad actually want to do? Recognizing that every father possesses his own definition of the perfect urban escape—whether it is a peaceful sanctuary of absolute rest, an action-packed city exploration, or a dynamic culinary