Swiss watchmaking maison Girard-Perregaux ushered in the 50th anniversary of its emblematic Laureato with a Manila unveiling that blended quiet glamor with horological gravitas. The event marked not just the arrival of a commemorative timepiece,…
What the new Mariners Club means for Filipino…
The Mariners Club in Hong Kong reopened on November 18 after seven years of redevelopment and a 2023 construction-site fire that nearly derailed the project. Its return revives a long-standing haven for international crews, among…
The bell that tried to stop a revolution
On a humid September morning in 1984, as the Philippines edged toward political collapse, a shimmering brass bell rang in Malacañang Palace—meant, its foreign keepers said, to make an entire nation “invincible.” The moment now…
How a designer found his creative worth
At last month’s Design Week Philippines opening festivities at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Makati City, brand strategist and Agape Studio founder Paolo Salgado spoke about one of the hardest lessons every…
Filipino-American leader named to top post in New…
Filipino-American public servant María Torres-Springer has been named co-chair of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team—an all-women group set to shape the city’s next political era. Her appointment places a veteran government official and daughter of…
How Labubu transformed China’s ‘guzi’ craze into a…
Across China’s fast-moving consumer landscape, joy has become a serious business. Born from the fandoms of anime, comics, and gaming (ACG), the so-called “guzi” economy now turns emotional spending into a thriving cultural industry. Derived…
Hungary commemorates 1956 struggle for freedom, strengthens ties…
As Hungary observes Revolution Memorial Day today, October 23, the nation recalls the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence — a defining moment in its struggle for freedom. In Manila, that same spirit of…
Filipino-American Erik Spoelstra makes history as head coach…
The moment came without hesitation. Over dinner with USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill, before the question had even fully landed, Erik Spoelstra leaned in and said, “I’m in.” Now that declaration carries history. Spoelstra…
How a Filipino musician found his voice in…
In the vibrant city of Shanghai, a Filipino musician has spent more than two decades bridging cultures through song. Moises “Moi” Sumile Jr., a singer and band leader from Davao, has become a quiet bridge…