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The Editor’s Guide to Makati Restaurants When You Have Friends to Impress

A friend asked me for Makati restaurant recommendations for hosting friends coming home from abroad, so I made a list of places I trust, spots that feel put together, serve good food, and actually deliver.

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The Editor’s Guide to Makati Restaurants When You Have Friends to Impress

Inside Taylor Swift’s Opalite Music Video: From a 90s Infomercial to Star-Studded Fun

Opalite is playful, star-studded, and unapologetically joyful, a reminder that not everything has to sparkle to shine.

The Ripple Effect of Local Travel in the Philippines

Life

WTA Manila and the Rise of Asian Women’s Tennis

Culture

5 Styling Rules for Dressing With Volume in Mind

Style

Life

5 Reasons Women-Led Fitness Events Just Make Sense

Discover why women-led fitness communities are changing the way women experience running, from safety to connection and confidence.

4 Athletes Redefining Success Through Mindset and Mental Health

Elite sport once rewarded endurance at any cost. Today, some of the world’s top athletes are openly saying that mindset, rest and mental health are not optional. They are foundational.

The Ripple Effect of Local Travel in the Philippines

Traveling around the Philippines has a way of resetting your mood while quietly lifting entire communities with you.

Culture

The Editor’s Guide to Makati Restaurants When You Have Friends to Impress

ENHYPEN Pop-Up in Manila: Inside the Artist-Made Collection at SM Mall of Asia

The ENHYPEN Artist-Made Collection pop-up has officially landed in Manila, turning SM Mall of Asia into a must-visit destination for fans this March and April.

6 Reasons BINI’s Coachella Moment Hits Different for Filipino Women

BINI’s Coachella debut is more than a milestone for Filipino music, it is a deeply personal moment for Filipino women watching from everywhere.

Style

Why Jennie’s Ray-Ban Era Just Makes Sense

With Ray-Ban, Jennie leans into a style that feels effortless, personal, and lasting.

6 Iconic Fragrances From LVMH That Shaped Modern Perfumery

From Parisian classics to globally viral scents, these six fragrances from LVMH maisons helped shape modern perfumery.

Coach Fall 2026 at NYFW Celebrates Youth, Heritage, and Reinvention

Coach unveiled its Fall 2026 collection at New York Fashion Week, blending classic American style with the creativity and optimism of a new generation.

Wealth

Gen Z Guide: Renting vs Buying a Home

For Gen Z entering their 30s, choosing between renting and buying is less about age and more about alignment with real life.

5 Financial Habits People Learn Later Than Expected

Many financial habits are learned only after mistakes, stress, or missed opportunities. Here are five money habits people often adopt later than expected and why starting earlier matters.

Should You Resign This Year?

Career growth is not always about climbing higher. Sometimes it is about pausing long enough to notice when the path you are on no longer fits the life you want to build.