Easter gets hopping
BUSINESSWORLD rounded up a selection of events you can do in the city (and beyond) for Easter: from elegant afternoons to plain kiddy fun....
Naples celebrates 2,500 years with massive Easter egg
NAPLES, Italy — In a sweet tribute to Naples, the city’s famed Gay-Odin chocolate factory unveiled a giant Easter egg as part of the...
Peru’s Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel prize-winning novelist, 89
LIMA — Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, who enchanted readers with his intellectual rigor and lyrical prose for five decades and nearly became president...
Brazilian DJ Alok rocks Coachella, as international artists worry about performing in the US
INDIO, California — Brazilian DJ Alok brought a beaming blend of electronic dance beats to the stage on Saturday at the Coachella Valley Music...
A labor of love
DESIGNER Michael Leyva closed the Manila Peninsula’s bridal fair, “Weddings at The Peninsula and More,” with a grand fashion show, starring his latest bridal and couture collection. Mr. Leyva has dressed celebrities like Kris Aquino (particularly during her turn on the emerald carpet for the Hollywood film Crazy Rich Asians) and Anne Curtis.
Heart’s beauty secrets are no secret
HEART EVANGELISTA (a.k.a. Love Marie Ongpauco-Escudero, after her marriage to now-Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero) adds a feather to her cap as the country’s new face for Ultherapy PRIME, an upgraded version of the Ultherapy treatment available in the Philippines.
‘Asia’s Queen of Songs’ Pilita Corrales, 85
VETERAN SINGER Pilita Corrales passed away on April 12.
Her granddaughter, Janine Gutierrez, confirmed her death on her social media page. The cause of...
Prada brings Versace home to create Italian luxury contender
MILAN — Prada’s deal to buy Versace revives hopes for a “Made in Italy” luxury champion after many other family-founded brands ended up in...
Bella Ramsey teases action-packed season 2 of The Last of Us
LONDON — Makers of the post-apocalyptic TV series The Last of Us say fans are in for extra action and scarier zombies when the...
Incognito team goes to Japan
ALREADY halfway through its run is ABS-CBN and Star Creatives’ action series Incognito, now streaming on Netflix and the Kapamilya channels.
Its seven leads —...
Unleash your full potential with your voice
“IF YOU WANT people to follow your vision, they need to hear your voice. Who else to better represent your business, your vision, your mission, your passion, your advocacy, than you? The leader’s voice is the best model for your company to follow,” says Ron Titular, a communications coach and one of the main speakers at VoiceCon PH, to be held on April 26 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Local delicacies galore: DTI food fair showcases Filipino products
REGIONAL specialties, delicacies, and products have been gathered in one giant hall for the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Bagong Pilipinas National Food...