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MK Bertulfo
Mothers are some of the most influential figures in our lives. Yet, their loving sacrifices often push them to choose between motherhood and career. MK Bertulfo, the founder and CEO of social enterprise and e-learning platform FHMoms, ensures that mo
Tatler Philippines1 min read
The Way Of The Flower
HAIR EIJI SATO MAKE-UP NAO YOSHIDA MODEL CINDY AT AGENCY NOI STYLING ASSISTANT MOMOKO SAWANE PRODUCTION PAKU SUKUDA RETOUCHER BEN HOLLAND ■
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Her Haven
For the ladies who consider the kitchen their domain, this collection from Brizo is a surefire hit. Litze (pronounced “leets-zuh”) melds a clean, contemporary sensibility with an artisanal edge, influenced by the revival of the arts and crafts moveme
Tatler Philippines2 min read
Of Triumphs and Tributes
Representative Mikee Romero and his wife, Sheila, started the year with gratitude by hosting a Thanksgiving dinner at their residence. The gathering was also a tribute to the esteemed contemporary visual artist Rodel Tapaya, commemorating the couple’
Tatler Philippines6 min read
Speaking With The Frenemy
Ever since humans first formed groups around professional trades, there has existed jargon: vocation-specific language. Professional discourse demands speedy transfers of information. But what has developed out of this is an increasingly idiosyncrati
Tatler Philippines2 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
The Wish List
If monochrome bores you, this is the season for you. Primary colours and Bauhaus-inspired hues—think sapphire blue, emerald green, vivid yellow and scarlet—are taking over fashion’s colour palette in a big way. Wear a vibrant burst of colours head-to
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Last Word
Favourite holiday? Christmas! One of the many, many reasons I’m so happy to be US Ambassador to the Philippines–the country with the longest Christmas season in the world! It has been wonderful to have both of our daughters visit us in the Philippi
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The Women To Know
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST A staunch supporter of cheaper medicines, Rita Josefina Montes-Santos, helped Unilab create its generic product roadmap in the early 2000s. This initiative continues to pave the way for cheaper generics to this date
Tatler Philippines1 min read
Around Asia
Self-taught artist Fatima Ronquillo spoke to Tatler about symbolism in her work and her ongoing quest to define what “home” means to her. Tatler sat down with the man, the myth and the legend that is Hong Kong actor Tony Leung to talk about capturing
Tatler Philippines1 min read
The Guest List
Through the years, this sought-after photographer has captured some of the most influential celebrities and beautiful faces in the country. With his artistic eye and attention to details, his works have landed on the covers of some of the most covete
Tatler Philippines5 min read
Walk On The Wild Side
It was two weeks before Christmas, and Manchester was gearing up to host an unlikely throng of guests from around the world who had travelled to the British city at Chanel’s invitation. With its grey skies, pouring rain and heavy traffic, Manchester
Tatler Philippines10 min read
The Birth Of A Movement
When an elephant gives birth, something spectacular happens: fellow females in the herd get into formation, creating a support network that facilitates the well-being of the mother and the safe shepherding of new life into the world. They surround an
Tatler Philippines4 min read
Watches Picks
Zenith revamps its Pilot collection, drawing inspiration from the entire span of aviation. With its first-ever thematic Icons: Pilot capsule collection, Zenith presents three vintage Pilot watches that have been restored and certified by the manufact
Tatler Philippines2 min read
Eternal Links
In 1924, Cartier introduced the Trinity ring, a piece that immediately became an icon of modernity with its intertwined bands of yellow, rose and white gold. This year, Cartier celebrates the centenary of Trinity, symbolising the brand’s commitment t
Tatler Philippines5 min read
A Great Honour
It was a most magical and unforgettable evening. One could almost see John Pierpont Morgan or Cornelius Vanderbilt stepping into the ballroom of the beautiful Metropolitan Club at One E 60th Street in New York City. Strains of Spanish guitar music fu
Tatler Philippines2 min read
Giorgio Damiani
What was it like growing up surrounded by jewellery, and how did it influence your interest in the field? I was born in jewellery: we had a family business—my grandfather started the company in 1934—and my father developed that brand. I never really
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Set in Stone
In the corridors of Tiffany & Co in New York, where luxury is crafted with an almost alchemical precision, stands the brand’s chief gemologist and vice president, Victoria Reynolds, a guardian of quality in a world where the way gemstones sparkle is
Tatler Philippines2 min read
Flavours and Thrills
In the heart of Clark, Pampanga, a new and vibrant gastronomic scene is coming alive. Hann Resorts with its Play Bold, Live Bold mantra, has assembled a lineup of electrifying restaurants, such as Smoki Moto, Wu Xing, Ristorante Di Verona and Markt.
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EDITORIAL info@tatlerphilippines.com Editor-in-Chief ANTON SAN DIEGO Deputy Editorial Director ISABEL MARTEL FRANCISCO Managing Editor CHIT L LIJAUCO Senior Features Editor MARITESS GARCIA REYES Art and Culture Editor FRANZ SORILLA IV Gen.T and Li
Tatler Philippines2 min readGender Studies
It’s a Woman’s World
Gender equality has been on everyone’s minds for many years. Several first-world countries have yet to achieve that despite making considerable strides. There’s cause to celebrate in the Philippines as, according to the Philippine Commission on Women
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What happens when art and food meet? Passion Cooks and Kara Pangilinan answer this question through Who’s Cooking? Artistic Appetites, a collaborative project by caterers and artists. After bringing to life the vibrant world of Van Gogh, BGC Arts Cen
Tatler Philippines3 min read
A Cut Above
“I cannot change the world just so it’s convenient for me,” President and Dean of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Jikyeong Kang said when asked about facing adversities. “I’m a person who focuses on the positive—on what I have rather than wha
Tatler Philippines8 min read
Your Excellency
The whereabouts of the United States ambassador’s residence in the Philippines is not a classified document. Unbeknownst to many, however, is an art treasure at the bottom of the swimming pool on the west side of the property, around which one-third
Tatler Philippines3 min read
Denis Flageollet
How did you decide to become a watchmaker? I am the fourth generation of watchmakers in my family—[but] I was not attracted to the field in the beginning. The more I read about watchmaking, learning about the history of watches, the ancestors, the g
Tatler Philippines6 min read
Global Gem
His name is recognised both locally and internationally. Kenneth Cobonpue, the multi-awarded industrial designer and manufacturer from Cebu, is among the country’s top talents. Having pursued his education in New York, Italy and Germany, Cobonpue has
Tatler Philippines3 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
Fashion Picks
Sabato de Sarno’s debut campaign for Gucci, Ancora, saw a deep cherry red shade taking the fashion world by storm. Ancora, meaning “again” or “still” in Italian, represents a mix of timeless allure, beauty and personal expression for Gucci’s new crea
Tatler Philippines11 min read
Leading Ladies
The most obvious thing that Audrey Tan Zubiri, Tootsy Echauz-Angara, Em Aglipay Villar and Kathryna Yu Pimentel have in common is that they’re married to politicians—to Senate President Juan Miguel “Migs” Zubiri, Senator Sonny Angara, Senator Mark Vi
Tatler Philippines3 min read
In the Long Run
The Cassegrain family has been at the helm of the House of Longchamp since its establishment in 1948. For four generations, it has operated the business with a great sense of responsibility to protect the environment and provide equal opportunities.
Tatler Philippines2 min read
On the Block
Tim Yap celebrated his birthday with a party that was nothing short of spectacular. The sought-after eventologist threw a dynamic bash in Bonifacio Global City— and made sure it pulsated with dance, music and lively conversation, delighting the thron
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