
Xian Lim: Fresh grad, learner forever
Despite his celebrity status, Xian Lim found that the classroom leveled the playing field. No one was ever starstruck when they were groupmates. This…
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Despite his celebrity status, Xian Lim found that the classroom leveled the playing field. No one was ever starstruck when they were groupmates. This…
· 4 min read

French figurative painter Henri Lamy has long found inspiration from places he visits and the people he meets. Since then, he has happily settled in the…
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Christmas always seems so very far away in July — but not when I was with Makati’s only five-star hotel in the 70s. Every first Wednesday of this particular…
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The eye-popping show at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila nostalgically explores how history, craft, personal stories and memory earnestly continue to foster…
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How relevant are travel agents in this age of information?
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‘I believe art has the power to create moments of pause in an increasingly fast-moving world. Much of my practice revolves around stillness — not as the…
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In many ways, these toys have become the maximalist companions to modern living — they are no longer merely entertainment for children.
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The most priceless carriage ride of all occurred in London during the Presentation of Credentials to Queen Elizabeth II of the then-newly-arrived Philippine…
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Meet Antonio R. Maigue, widely regarded as one of the country’s premier flutists. His career is marked by award-winning performances, high-profile…
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To date, Laurente has mounted one solo exhibition and participated in eight group shows. His preferred medium is acrylic paint, though his background as an…
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