^
PERSONAL CHOICE
Celebrating Geminis
by Frannie Jacinto - June 25, 2025 - 12:00am
Mia Borromeo’s recent birthday lunch, given in her honor by good friend Lizzie Zobel, stands out with the artistic and creative table setting of garden ferns and greenery accented with...
Artfully delicious
by Frannie Jacinto - May 28, 2025 - 12:00am
It took a call from Jomari Treñas to prod us out of the house on an extremely hot summer afternoon with a tempting invitation — a private tour of his stellar collection of pre-historic and...
Why Dani Osmeña enjoys designing for weddings
by Frannie Jacinto - May 21, 2025 - 12:00am
Dani Osmeña’s love for fashion was the impetus to be a designer, but just as she launched her brand in 2019, COVID struck, putting a brake on her business.
Celebrating with gratitude and joy
by Frannie Jacinto - May 14, 2025 - 12:00am
For the past month, there were several gatherings of friends who celebrated their special day with gratefulness as the main theme — thankful for life’s blessings and deeply appreciative of both small...
What fashion models learned from Pitoy Moreno
by Frannie Jacinto - April 23, 2025 - 12:00am
During Pitoy Moreno’s recent centennial celebration at the Metropolitan Museum, it was serendipity that I bumped into one of Pitoy’s BFFs and muses, Conchitina Sevilla Bernardo, with her husband, former ...
Camille Villanueva goes clean, modern and sustainable
by Frannie Jacinto - April 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Making sure to use sustainable Filipino materials that include Iloilo woven cotton and Bacolod handwoven silk, Camille Villanueva describes her design style, “I like the understated with...
Remembering Ramon Bilbao
by Frannie Jacinto - April 9, 2025 - 12:00am
We all loved and enjoyed being with Ramon Bilbao.
Sveiki (Hello), Lithuania!
by Frannie Jacinto - March 26, 2025 - 12:00am
With a history dating back 10,000 years and a population of less than three million, Lithuania is known as the global leader of the laser industry.
Generous gourmets for the Child Protection Network
by Frannie Jacinto - March 19, 2025 - 12:00am
One hundred-fifty civic-minded guests gathered in a remarkable evening at the elegant ballroom of  Shangri-La The Fort for a special Child Protection Dinner 2025.
Pitoy Moreno is timeless 
by Frannie Jacinto - March 12, 2025 - 12:00am
This year marks Jose “Pitoy” Moreno’s 100th birthday.
Celebrating in the heart month
by Frannie Jacinto - March 5, 2025 - 12:00am
Though February is the shortest month of the year, birthday celebrations filled up the social calendar with those born in the heart month.
Powerhouse duo: Asian Cultural Council and Leon Gallery
by Frannie Jacinto - February 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The Asian Cultural Council and Leon Gallery continue to be a powerhouse duo with their collaboration to auction off prestigious artworks with proceeds supporting Filipino artists and scholars.
Patrick Coard and Kifu Augoustis beautiful evening of love
by Frannie Jacinto - February 12, 2025 - 12:00am
It took almost 10 years of togetherness for beautiful Kifu Augousti and Patrick Coard to tie the knot. 
Artistic duo Grace Coronel Agbayani and Munte del Rosario
by Frannie Jacinto - February 5, 2025 - 12:00am
Artistic duo Grace Coronel Agbayani and Munte del Rosario first got together last year, and continues their creative partnership with their latest exhibit at Chef Jessie in Rockwell Makati...
Ternocon at its best
by Frannie Jacinto - January 31, 2025 - 12:00am
Ternocon is the most anticipated fashion event that draws its main inspiration from Philippine design and culture.
HSBC celebrates 150 years in the Philippines
by Frannie Jacinto - January 29, 2025 - 12:00am
In celebration of its 150th year in the Philippines and to welcome the Year of the Wood Snake, HSBC Philippines hosted “Fortunes Unfolding” at Makati Shangri-La.
Russian treats with a dash of culture at the Museo Pambata
by Frannie Jacinto - January 25, 2025 - 12:00am
During a recent gathering of foodies and friends, we were treated to a vast array of Russian delectables by US-based Reggie Aguinaldo and her husband Stephen Young at the bustling Ralph’s...
Mellie Concepcion Hechanova’s heavenly birthday
by Frannie Jacinto - January 15, 2025 - 12:00am
It only took a text invitation to inform us of  Mellie Concepcion Hechanova’s “heavenly” birthday lunch, with 90 amigas excitedly showing up for a celebration given...
49th Consular Ball highlights the power of collaboration
by Frannie Jacinto - January 1, 2025 - 12:00am
For almost half a century, the Consular Corps of the Philippines celebrates an annual ball that brings together members of the diplomatic community, government officials, business leaders and prominent...
A merry birthday for Ching Cruz
by Frannie Jacinto - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am
To celebrate her birthday, lovely Ching Cruz decided to have a festive gathering for her good friends with a request that each guest bring an exchange gift so that everyone would be able to bring home...
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ... | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with