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If estimates hold up, there will be a 38-percent increase in the number of ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWI) in the Philippines over the next five years. That’s according to the 2019 Wealth Report of global property consultancy firm Knight Frank, ...

If we’re taking from the rule of wine service, certain types of wine should be stored in certain temperatures. By doing this, you’re ensured of the best possible flavor that the winemakers intended. Storing a bottle of red at room temperature, for ...

The territory of luxury watches comes off as a bit intimidating for people who aren’t familiar with the art of horology. There are too many technical terms to understand and so many brands to get acquainted with. And, it gets even more ...

Okada Manila is one of Asia’s largest ultra luxury integrated resorts, and its latest concept proves just why it deserves that title. Introducing Villa El Nido: the most opulent suite on Okada’s property. It’s 1,400 square meters of pure luxury, designed for celebrities, ...

If you’ve ever bought jewelry for your girlfriend, then you can probably attest to the task’s difficulty. Not only are there many options on the market to choose from, but you also have to consider your girlfriend’s preferences, and those things are ...

Shopping shouldn’t be confined by gender categories, and this applies to shopping for luxury watches, too. Whether you’re searching for a timepiece to own or a gift to give this holiday season, there are plenty of options in the market that will satisfy anyone’s ...

Mount Pinatubo garnered the attention of the country during its tragic eruption in 1991. The effects of the eruption were unfortunately compounded by the accompanying monsoon, Typhoon Yunya. After the ashfall, the area experienced a rebirth, with the Aeta community being granted the Certificate ...

We’re all for well-made designer handbags or snazzy leather shoes, but random designer objects? We’d have to think twice since you could snap up the same thing at a fraction of the price elsewhere. For the filthy rich among us, however, money ...

Luxury car brand Ferrari isn’t worried about its financial statements—not recently, that is. Last November 4, the company announced that it had experienced a “solid third quarter in all metrics” (from shipment quantity, net revenue, and adjusted earnings). The company also unveiled ...

Watch enthusiasts will agree that a well-crafted timepiece is more than just a necessity. It's an investment that's meant to last a lifetime, as long as it is properly handled and maintained. When it comes to automatic watches, however, there are quite a number of ...

After landing from a flight and queueing one’s way past the immigration desks, it’s typical for many passengers to just toss out their boarding passes. Few flyers know that that airline ticket can do more than just grant plane access. For some ...

Since its inception in 1895, Italian menswear brand Berluti has been crafting fine clothing and luxury goods that uphold its leathermaking heritage. Unbeknownst to many, the LVMH-owned brand also takes pride in another kind of craftsmanship that other brands might overlook: making playing ...

Modern-day auctioneering has a long history that dates back to the 16th century when the word first appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary; however, it was a century later that the world’s most popular auction houses were born. Although the lots auctioned ...

While some smartphone-holders contemplate whether to trade in their phones for the latest model after the end of their two-year contract, others are thinking of investing in a tablet to keep them company during a long flight or to devour e-books on. ...

Real Food has become the city’s premier health food emporium for fresh produce and grocery items. This modern-day green-grocer is the brainchild of Nicole Fandiño, whose constant search for an easier way to shop for healthier food options for her family led ...

Kiki Mountenpousse (obviously, not her real name) called me over the weekend to talk about the latest scandal to hit Manila.“Tsih-tsih, did you hear? The Woman of the Old Man made a fool of herself at the funeral of her grandfather.“As per ...

In French, the bijoux de remploi is the ingenious art of finding ‘diamonds in the rough’ among one’s vintage treasures and making them completely new. The metamorphosis is often quite striking when heirloom baubles get primped and preened into contemporary classics that ...

The future of Mercedes-Benz is a look back at its storied history, as the luxury car manufacturer has just released a futuristic reboot of the first modern vehicle with a flat design, the Mercedes 35 HP.Doing away with any carriage-like features, the ...

For a thriller set in Victorian England, Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Sweeney Todd—The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is remarkably Filipino. There is, for instance, the antagonist Judge Turpin: A pious authority figure who combines the very worst of both Padres ...

As secretary of the Department of Tourism, one may expect Berna Romulo Puyat to naturally promote all things proudly Filipino, from provincial delicacies to off-beat destinations. Having once been appointed undersecretary for special concerns at the Department of Agriculture, Puyat has long ...