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INSIDER FOCUS | Twin Towers Makati: A timeless landmark

Apartment Ridge on Ayala Avenue, Makati—with the Ayala Center and Glorietta at its doorstep and the exclusive Urdaneta Village as its neighbor—has long been a coveted residential address in the metropolis.

23 Mar 2026

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INSIDER FOCUS | Wolfgang’s elevates Cebu’s dining scene

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

New York-based Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Grill is drawing strong crowds in Cebu, with diners flocking to its newly opened branch at SM City Cebu’s Northwing since its launch on Feb. 3.

11 Feb 2026

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INSIDER FOCUS | Good wine, no snobbery: Inside World Cellar

By: Ramon C. Nocon

The common perception when it comes to wine drinking is that it’s bougie—reserved only for the uppity or those with more sophisticated tastes.

4 Feb 2026

8:07AM

INSIDER FOCUS | Building leaders at Discovery Hospitality

By: Ramon C. Nocon

In the highly competitive hospitality industry, the most visible aspects guests experience are the design of the rooms, the amenities offered, the quality of the food, and the level of service provided by staff.

7 Jan 2026

9:46AM

INSIDER FOCUS | A Binondo food crawl: Noodles, coffee, and hidden haunts

By: Ramon C. Nocon

In October 2025, this writer took home—along with other prizes—an overnight stay voucher at the Ramada Manila Central Hotel in Binondo, located right next door to the Binondo Church, officially known as the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz.

8 Sep 2025

7:34AM

INSIDER FOCUS | Living legacies shaped by Riva Galveztan’s vision

Would you like to hear your eulogy while you’re still alive? That’s the unusual but deeply meaningful service offered by Riva “River” Galveztan, who works as a memorial coordinator for her startup, Joyful Grieving.

4 Sep 2025

8:57AM

INSIDER FOCUS | Marcos’ Rolex, Rizal’s Noli headline León Gallery auction

By: Ramon C. Nocon

León Gallery’s The Magnificent September Auction on Sept.13, 2025, promises a rare blend of political intrigue and artistic heritage, headlined by an 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date engraved on the back with the signature of the late former President Ferdinand E. Marcos.

3 Sep 2025

10:13AM

INSIDER FOCUS | Cornelius Magnate: Ken Lerona bridges boardroom and provincial life

An Iloilo-based consulting firm is rewriting the rules of how strategy and innovation reach businesses in the Philippines. Cornelius Magnate Engagement & Consulting, founded by Ilonggo professional and businessman Ken Lerona, has grown from the provinces outward

3 Sep 2025

7:31AM

INSIDER FOCUS | Startup GOEden sparks new hope for farmers

Julieane “Juca” Lacsina, who grew up helping on her family’s farm in San Jose, Tarlac, wants to harness digitalization to uplift agriculture and meet the needs of the underserved.