Philippine fashion has come a long way since the time of the classic terno and baro’t saya. Daring to twist the traditional Filipino woman’s garb via back-to-back shows, Inquirer Lifestyle asked renowned and upcoming Filipino designers to transform the modest maria clara into their modern and unique interpretations.
Competition among integrated hotel-casino-resort complexes within the Naia-Manila Bay area has upped the ante in bringing prestigious international performers and Broadway musicals to the Philippines.
Kpub BBQ is a spacious Korean restaurant on 28th St. cor. 5th Ave., Bonifacio Global City (BGC), which features live gigs nightly. A recent benefit show for Gonzalo Chua, the ailing 15-year-old nephew of musician Jay Durias, drew a full-house crowd that included top doctors, bank directors, celebrities and record industry bosses.