249th Anniversary U.S. INDEPENDENCE Day
By Joy Fong The U.S. Independence Day celebration at ShangriLa The Fort was indeed a remarkable event, blending elegance with a sense of unity and shared purpose. The gathering of diverse guests—friends, diplomats, public officials, and business leaders—highlighted the strong ties between the United States and the Philippines. The jazz-era charm and festive ambiance […]
STARS, STRIPES, AND SMILES IN THE CITY
Makati’s Rainy Day 4th of July Celebration Shines Bright hat do you get when you mix patriotism, community spirit, and a dash of Makati charm? A red, white, and blue celebration that sparkled — even under gray skies. On July 5, 2025, the Manila Elks Club brought American Independence Day and Fil-Am Friendship Day to […]
Rajo Laurel WEAVING FILIPINO HERITAGE INTO MODERN BRIDAL ARTISTRY
By Angela Ortinero In a celebration of love, craftsmanship, and cultural pride, Fashion Designer Rajo Laurel once again redefined bridal elegance at Marry Me at Marriott 2025. Held on July 3 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, the event was a symphony of haute couture, with Laurel’s collection emerging as a breathtaking ode to Filipino […]
STRENGTHENING TIES AMID STRATEGIC REALIGNMENT
President Marcos Jr. Meets U.S. President Donald Trump to Recalibrate Trade and Alliance with a complete transcript of the visit at The White House “Well, thank you very much everybody. It’s a great honor to have President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. of the Philippines, a great family, great family legacy, and highly respected in this country. […]
Echoes of Nueva Ecija
CIRCULO NOVO ECIJANO’S EVENING OF FELLOWSHIP In a celebration that echoed with laughter, song, and heartfelt camaraderie, Circulo Novo Ecijano, a distinguished community organization composed of Novo Ecijanos based in Metro Manila, hosted a memorable musical dinner fellowship at the storied Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan. The gathering, held in the ballroom of the […]
Romania Ambassador Raduta Matache
A PORTRAIT OF DIPLOMACY, GRACE, AND CULTURAL SPIRIT n a city that thrives on social elegance and diplomatic gatherings, few events manage to encapsulate the harmony of diplomacy, femininity, and camaraderie as beautifully as the Afternoon Tea hosted by Honorary Consul General of Monaco, Fortune Aleta Ledesma, at the iconic Chef Jessie in Rockwell. With […]
RISING TIGERS AT FOUR A Journey of Purpose and Progress
By Dawn Mendoza Rising Tigers Magazine recently celebrated not only its fourth anniversary but also the wedding anniversary of its founders, Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas and Mr. Andrew Troy Escobar Nicolas. The special gathering brought together a remarkable mix of changemakers, creatives, and industry leaders — all there to honor both the magazine’s growth […]
Malaysian Ambassador Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino and Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Strengthen Inclusive Healthcare Photos: Nestor Archival / Facebook Page In a compelling display of diplomacy and inclusive governance, His Excellency Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines, and Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival convened for a meaningful discussion on July 16, […]
THE LAWYER, THE REFORMIST, THE ELECTION GUARDIAN OF BARMM A MAN FOR A DEFINING MOMENT IN HISTORY As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) prepares to hold its first-ever regular parliamentary elections on October 13, 2025, the Philippines once again finds itself at the intersection of democracy, peace, and political reform. Behind the […]
Cebu, Philippines Governor Pam Baricuatro Hosts Malaysian Ambassador Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Photos: Nestor Archival / Facebook Page n the heart of the Visayas, where rich history meets vibrant innovation, a new chapter in international friendship unfolded as Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro welcomed His Excellency Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, the Ambassador of […]
Celebrating Women and Storytelling at the 18th Israeli Film Festival In today’s generation where screens have become windows into distant cultures, the 18th Israeli Film Festival in the Philippines opened a vibrant and thought-provoking portal into Israel—not through politics or headlines, but through the enduring, emotional, and unapologetically human stories of women. With the theme […]
Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya’s Vision for the Filipino Future Supplied by the Embassy of Japan, edited by Grace Bondad Nicolas In this generation where international diplomacy often plays out behind closed doors, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Endo Kazuya, brings it into the classroom—virtually and meaningfully. On July 23, 2025, Ambassador Endo connected […]
