French pianist François Chaplin performs with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of French classical music on June 22, 8 p.m. at the Cultural Center of the Philippines to celebrate 70 years of friendship between France and the Philippines.
Lifestyle
It’s your turn to spoil your dad
He might have told you not to bother with any gift, but we insist. Here are a few ideas of things you can wrap up for your father or a father who’s close to you on his special day next week.
Workwear essentials
A pure cotton tailored fit shirt in neutral color is versatile enough to be worn on Monday meetings or casual Fridays and is sophisticated enough to let people know that dad means business. A floral printed tie will surely add a fresh punch to his office attire. (Marks & Spencer shirt and tie)
New attractions and bigger developments in Ocean Park Hong Kong
Ocean Park Hong Kong celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and bigger developments are underway for tourists and visitors as Ocean Park develops into an all-round international resort destination. True to its core, it continuously enhances in-park experience to attract more visitors from around the world.
DEATHTRAP HIKE BETWEEN FIRE AND ICE — WOULD YOU DARE?
Even if you can’t pronounce it, you’ve probably heard of Eyjafjallajökull — the Icelandic volcano that erupted beneath a glacier in 2010, spitting up a massive ash cloud that grounded millions of air travelers around the world. Nearby sits an even bigger, much more powerful volcano named Katla. I want to get close, though given recent warnings about increased seismic activity and that it’s decades overdue for a throat clearing, not too close.
RUSTAN’S LAUNCHES A NEW LOOK FOR MONTBLANC
Immerse in a luxurious universe and discover the true essence of a century old brand as Rustan’s unveils the new Montblanc store concept at Rustan’s Makati. The newly renovated layout boasts an elevated sense of elegance – embodying all which makes Montblanc truly iconic – with dynamic lines, handsome details and an ambiance of true luxury.
How young people manage their finances
The digital age has dramatically changed the way we live our life—the way we communicate, we work, we play, we shop, we pay.
Digital transactions have become a norm, which millennials are taking advantage of. In fact, several studies revealed that individuals aged 19-35 prefer alternative financial products like prepaid cards and check cashing services, among others.
Take for instance these college students from different universities in Metro Manila who use Yazz Prepaid VISA, a reloadable general purpose prepaid card from Metrobank, to pay and manage their finances.
Grandest midyear wedding fair turns 12 years
The Philippine Wedding Summit 2017 (PWS2017), the biggest and grandest midyear wedding fair, turns 12 years old on June 17 and 18 with a big celebration featuring more than 330 of the Philippines’ finest wedding suppliers on the Ground Floor of the SMX Mall of Asia. Produced and organized by Themes & Motifs, the country’s most prestigious wedding fair organizer, The Philippine Wedding Summit will highlight thousands of the latest wedding ideas, products, and services in a two-day fiesta of wedding fineries. Brides and grooms-to-be and their guests can get e-tickets for FREE entrance through www.themesnmotifs.com.