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Government investigating Ford floor mats

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FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, file photo, Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, introduces the 2013 Ford Fusion during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Ford said on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, it will update software on 2013 Escape SUVs and Fusion cars to fix a coolant problem that can cause fires. Last month the automaker recalled more than 89,000 of the vehicles after getting complaints about overheating and fires. It urged owners to get loaner cars from dealers until Ford found a fix.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

The U.S. government is expanding an investigation into floor mats that interfere with pedals in Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars.

Posted: December 16th, 2012 in Lifestyle Stories | Read More »

Asia offers new potential for palace hotels, luxury group says

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London based hotel management company Dorchester Collection CEO, Christopher Cowdray poses at the Plaza Athenee hotel in Paris on October 17, 2102. AFP  / ERIC PIERMONT

Asia is the most dynamic market for luxury products and services and is the next target for palace hotels under the brand of Dorchester Collection, company chief executive Christopher Cowdray told AFP in an interview about strategy.

Posted: October 21st, 2012 in Lifestyle Stories | Read More »

Givenchy, Hermes and Celine get elegant

Models wear creations by French fashion designer Christophe Lemaire for Hermes' ready to wear Spring-Summer 2013 collection, presented in Paris, Sunday, Sept.30, 2012.  AP

True style doesn’t try too hard. That was the statement at Paris Fashion Week, alarmingly simple, but proved in a number of ready-to-wear presentations Sunday which heralded a move towards clean, simplified elegance.

Posted: October 1st, 2012 in Lifestyle Stories | Read More »

Comfortable condo living becomes affordable in QC

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Century Properties is setting a new standard for condominiums in Quezon City, with bigger cuts, extended balconies and amenities aimed at enhancing the quality of life—at affordable prices.

Posted: September 18th, 2012 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

Slovenian supercar maker hits the road in style

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Slovenian supercar maker hits the road in styleGeneral view of Tushek Renovatio T500 supercar on August 24, 2012 in Ptuj, Slovenia. AFP/Jure Makovec

Out of a little garage in northeastern Slovenia, comes a new supercar – and it is already joining the ranks of the world’s elite, alongside Lamborghini and Ferrari.

Posted: September 2nd, 2012 in Lifestyle Stories | Read More »

Champagne–why it can come only from the French region

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Today’s pop quiz: What’s the most expensive avenue in France? If you answered Champs Elysees in Paris, you’re probably not that far off. But according to Frenchman Pierre-Louis Araud, there’s a more expensive stretch of road in France—it’s just outside the center of Epernay, a quiet city 150 km east of the French capital.

Posted: August 2nd, 2012 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Food,Headlines,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Personalized luxury for the upwardly mobile

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FOR THE 52-sq-m one-bedroom unit, the sofa floats in the middle of the room and the coffee table is nixed. The dining table can be moved for entertaining. Layered lighting creates mood. PHOTOS BY NELSON MATAWARAN

Once the domain of mature clientele, luxury condominiums are becoming accessible to young, upwardly mobile professionals, particularly those who need a place close to work.

Posted: August 1st, 2012 in Editor's Pick,Headlines,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

Why this luxury hotel is drawing intriguing curiosity in Hong Kong

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Approaching the Upper House in Hong Kong entry through a stone doorway façade evokes the image of a curtain being opened to welcome guests to a private residence. A subtly lit driveway then leads to a dramatic 13 ft-high textured nickel front door, enveloped by floor-to-ceiling glass walls that appear to sit on pools of water.

Posted: June 27th, 2012 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Home and Entertaining,Photos & Videos,Travel | Read More »

Going to the next level Marriott Manila gets a new GM

7TH HIGH operation manager Henry Queqquegan, managing director Lito Trinidad,GM Allan Marasigan, owner José Haresco

When you get to a certain level, you can go either up or down. That’s exactly what the popular and chic 7th High Boutique Club did, dahlings, when they launched Elevate!, a reengineering of this “in” club’s interiors, amenities, and services designed to bring guests a club experience unmatched by any other club in the Philippines, bringing about a new look and feel to the club, by talented architect and interior designer Carlo Calma.

Posted: May 2nd, 2012 in Columns,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

Finally, bespoke women’s shoes from Ferragamo; next year, men’s, too

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Salvatore Ferragamo ups the luxury ante in Manila as it introduces the Red Carpet bespoke shoe service: Filipino women can now have made-to-measure shoes from a selection of evening styles well loved by Hollywood movie stars.

Posted: December 9th, 2011 in Headlines,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Luxury with philanthropy—a winning combination


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Many philanthropic deeds happen every day that go unnoticed. In our often times brutally competitive world, these wonderful acts make a positive impact in creating a better tomorrow, and yet are unheralded. The official launching of PGA Cars’ Audi Global City showroom last week was an excellent example of bringing in a charitable angle into [...]

Posted: August 14th, 2011 in Columns,Featured Columns,Headlines,Photos & Videos,Sunday Lifestyle | Read More »

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