Paul John Caña

4 days ago | esquiremag.ph | Paul John Caña

Wellness is the focus in the middle of busy Ortigas at The Westin Manila. The Westin Manila is a hotel tucked in the middle of the Ortigas business district, just a few steps from Shangri-La Plaza Mall and SM Megamall. Opening in 2023, it marks the return of the Westin brand in the country, now under the giant Marriott International.

1 week ago | esquiremag.ph | Alvin Uy |Paul John Caña

Jacob Ang isn’t quite a household name yet, but within automotive circles in the Philippines, he’s a pretty big deal. As one of the heirs to the vast San Miguel Corporation empire led by his father Ramon Ang, Jacob, or Jake to his family and close friends, has taken on a role helping oversee the operations of the conglomerate’s automotive unit.

1 week ago | esquiremag.ph | Paul John Caña

We took a fully charged, fully electric Lexus RZ 450e on a weekend jaunt without a charging plan. How did it do? I first encountered the Lexus RZ during a nighttime drive a couple of days before its big launch in the Philippines in 2023. It was a significant drive and launch in more ways than one as it was the first-ever battery electric vehicle from Lexus to be introduced in the country.

2 weeks ago | esquiremag.ph | Paul John Caña

Offbeat serves Filipino cuisine, but not exactly the type many of us are used to. Like many people, Angelo Comsti and Don Baldosano’s friendship started with food. Chef, author, and food journalist Comsti connected with young chef Baldosano not just over typical Filipino fare, but through regional cuisine that’s not exactly mainstream. They would spend Sundays with friends just hanging out and shooting the breeze, always over food and drinks.

3 weeks ago | esquiremag.ph | Paul John Caña

It’s difficult—if not downright impossible—to question, much less attempt to change centuries of Church doctrine and tradition, but Pope Francis’ approach to the papacy made him a once-in-a-generation leader. Pope Francis will go down in history as the leader of the Catholic Church who was quite a bit different than many of his predecessors.