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2 weeks ago | 
plus.inquirer.net | Pam Pastor
On March 15, 2020, the day the pandemic lockdown started in the Philippines, Lester Soneja did something unusual: He launched his fashion brand The Reserved. “With life slowing down, I felt like it was the perfect time to finally pursue a passion project I had been dreaming about,” he told Lifestyle. “That unexpected break gave me the space to turn my ideas into a brand that really reflects my vision.”He’s always loved fashion and design, he said.
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3 weeks ago | 
plus.inquirer.net | Pam Pastor
The terrible news came in two blows. The first one, posted on Instagram on April 24, read in part, “The family of Bianca Castro, known to many as the beloved drag performer Jiggly Caliente, is heartbroken to share that over the last month Bianca has experienced a serious health setback.
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3 weeks ago | 
plus.inquirer.net | Pam Pastor
We left Ayà wanting to start a petition. You see, a couple of months ago, the wine bar by the brilliant minds behind Hapag hosted a “ChiCha at Champagne” night where they served street food and bubbly—a combination Ayà sommelier and operations manager Erin Ganuelas-Recto has always loved.
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1 month ago | 
plus.inquirer.net | Pam Pastor
There’s no gift more precious than time spent with mom. Here are some fun things you can do with her for Mother’s Day and beyond. Learn to make rugs with mom. You can book a rug tufting class for two with Rug Rat (rug-rat.co; @rug.rat.ph on Instagram) at Bumi and Ashe (bumiandashe.com; @bumi.and.ashe on Instagram). Bumi and Ashe has branches in Cubao Expo in Quezon City and Malugay in Bel-Air Makati. It also has pop-ups in BGC, Alabang and BF Homes Parañaque.
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1 month ago | 
plus.inquirer.net | Pam Pastor
People like heading over to Wolfgang’s Steakhouse for a delicious classic New York steakhouse experience. But there’s another reason to go: music. At the Newport World Resorts branch, guests can enjoy live performances daily from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with Gino Cruz as musical director. At the One Bonifacio High Street resto in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), W Nights mean vinyl sessions with Cocoy Puyat on Mondays and DJ sets on Wednesdays.
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1 month ago | 
inquirersuper.com.ph | Pam Pastor
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is marking its 20th anniversary with a day-to-night celebration that includes a new castle show, an enhanced “Momentous” experience and the biggest parade in park history. Can you believe it’s been almost 20 years since Hong Kong Disneyland opened? I still remember when they first made the announcement. They’re building a Disneyland so close to us? It was such exciting news.
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1 month ago | 
plus.inquirer.net | Pam Pastor
Can you believe it’s been almost 20 years since Hong Kong Disneyland (HKDL) opened? I still remember when they first made the announcement. They’re building a Disneyland so close to us? It was such exciting news. Just months after Hong Kong Disneyland first started welcoming guests in September 2005, my family went, a lively group of almost 20 people—from grandparents to grandkids—who flew from Manila, eager to experience the magic. Since then, I’ve gone back so many times that I’ve lost count.
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1 month ago | 
plus.inquirer.net | Pam Pastor
Heart Evangelista, artist, philanthropist, and fashion darling, likes to shop at SM Store Makati. “It’s so magical, there’s so much to discover and shop for. Everything I need—and want!—I can easily find at the SM Store,” she said. SM Store Makati, with its premium offerings and great services, has long been a favorite of discerning shoppers. It’s no wonder Heart, who is known for her refined taste and elegant style, enjoys discovering gems here. SM Beauty is one of her favorite sections.
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1 month ago | 
plus.inquirer.net | Pam Pastor
Did you know that the Dubai chocolate bar that went viral and became a worldwide sensation was created by a Filipino chef? In 2021, chef Nouel Catis and business partner Sarah Hamouda came together to launch Fix Dessert Chocolatier. “I was the chef of the partnership,” Catis said. They introduced their extra-filled chocolate bars to the market, among them the Can’t Get Knafeh Of It bar that would become an internet obsession.
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1 month ago | 
plus.inquirer.net | Pam Pastor
Easter is a wonderful time for some family bonding. Here are some great finds to add fun to your gathering. Auro’s Balut Chocolate is back. This fun twist on the classic Filipino street food was a big hit last year. Inside the egg carton you’ll find four chocolate “balut” eggs. The egg shells are made of two layers of chocolate—32-percent white chocolate and 42-percent milk chocolate. Unwrap and crack each chocolate egg to find the surprise inside.
