Lifestyle

Juan Luis’ knowledge about high-end shoemaking and his passion for design shared with Isabel led them to create Oli13 in Barcelona in 2013.

Oli13 is what they do and how they do it, accessible, optimistic and lively. Since their very first shoe, the EE1929, named after their grandfather, they have been working thier own lasts and molds to achieve a harmonious and stylized silhouette with a very comfortable fit. Color has also been present from the outset with combinations of brightly colored soles and more discreet uppers to create a cool but fuss-free style.

Amazing sales on baking ingredients and equipment, a diverse array of bread, pastries, and cakes to discover, and exciting seminars and competitions made this year’s Bakery Fair a paradise for those who are passionate about baking, make a living out of it, or simply enjoy baked goods. It is, to paraphrase Sir Mixalot, for those who love big (bread) buns and cannot lie. 

The Bakery Fair is a biennial event organized by the Filipino-Chinese Bakery Association, Inc. (FCBAI). Held for the ninth time this year at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, it has grown to be the biggest bakery and food service trade show in the country. 

Charo Santos-Concio never stops even after retiring as president of the country’s biggest media conglomerate where she remains the chief content officer and host of the long-running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya, or simply MMK to the staff and the audience.

Leading convenience store chain 7-Eleven opened its 2,000th store in the Philippines on March 8 at the LV Locsin Building,6752 Makati Avenue, Legazpi Village, Makati.

A concert celebrating the milestone was held on the same day at the BGC Amphitheatre, topbilled by Moonstar88, Gracenote, Imago, Ransom Collective and Bamboo.

As the summer sun starts to heat up the vacation season, another exciting event sizzles in Singapore. Now on its 21st edition, the annual World Gourmet Summit (WGS) is bringing first-time and return travelers to another mouthwatering gastronomic adventure.

Celebrating the theme “United Nations Gastronomic Assembly,” the World Gourmet Summit features exquisite gourmet from internationally renowned master chefs whose menus are featured at Singapore’s award-winning restaurants until April 16.

Summer is not only the best time to escape the heat of the city and explore the islands’ more rustic charms.  This is also the season when local and foreign tourists savor local delicacies and shop around for specialty products that would cost only a fraction of normal retail prices in the city.   

Aliwan Fiesta, the grand cultural extravaganza produced by Manila Broadcasting Company in tandem with the Cultural Center of the Philippines to bring together the country’s major festivals in just a single venue, once again presents the perfect opportunity to showcase regional trade in its three-day Shoppers Bazaar at the CCP Complex.