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
The theme of this collection is The Aesthetics of Ma. “Ma” is a Japanese cultural concept that describes a meaningful space between two elements, whether in space or in time. It is not absence, but a structuring pause, an active tension. It expresses a way of dressing intended beyond special occasions or everyday routines. It also embodies a fashion aesthetic
When she first moved to Manila to study, Marie Dumol had to “retrain” her stomach “to the Manila diet.” Growing up by the beaches in Capiz province, Dumol associates fresh seafood and the day’s catch with childhood comfort the way others might associate childhood’s delights with fried chicken, chocolate, or pork rinds. It was during a vacation in Bali, Indonesia
Boracay’s only MICHELIN Guide-listed hotel continues to evolve beyond its recognition, introducing a new dining concept while elevating the overall resort experience. In 2025, The Lind Boracay marked its tenth year with a significant milestone, earning a MICHELIN Guide recommendation and becoming the only property on the island to receive the distinction. More than a celebratory moment, it signals a
Every wedding marks a beginning. For some, it is the start of a shared life. For others, it becomes a quiet celebration of a love that has already endured. A vow renewal, a milestone anniversary, a golden wedding. Different in form, yet often grounded in the same intention. A moment shaped not only by the couple, but by the people,
Step into a world of sweets, surprises, and sunshine as Pico Sands Hotel invites families to Easter Sweetopia: Picoy and Tiny’s Sugar Rush Land on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Events Park. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Pico de Loro Cove, this year’s Easter celebration transforms into a whimsical candy-colored wonderland, where imagination runs free