Once there was one Alberto mansion (Wala Lang, November 21, 2011), now there are two:  the weary original in Biñan, 150+ years old and on the verge of collapse and its gorgeous stem-celled clone in Bagác, Bataan.  The former has about half its original exterior and zilch of its interior, while the latter has the reverse—roughly half the original insides and none of the outside.

Malay By VIM NADERA 

While the past few weeks have been marked by almost daily flooding, there are some things that even rain cannot stop. As the final days of August came around, The Manila Peninsula was made all the merrier by the sound of bells. It didn’t signal the start of an early Christmas; rather, it marked a special celebration by the Primer Group of Companies and Swiss brand Victorinox. 

In art history, women in the early times were regarded merely as objects of art rather than creators of art. Sixteenth century artists portrayed the female form, as passive- simply an object of male desire; their counterparts, on the other hand, depicted virility and power. The 14-foot sculpture of David, a Biblical hero, for instance, has been standing in Florence for centuries now. 

Every Thursday of the week, internationally renowned mixed media artist, Toots Magsino teaches a group of extraordinary women the catharsis of creation. A testament to courage, this journey of self- discovery in artistic expression was celebrated last September 6, at Galerie One Workshop during the opening of the exhibit, “What’s Art Got to Do With It? A Carewell Collage Story.”  

  Truly innovative is a Pinoy-developed contraption that’s simple, effective, and inexpensive: The Ovicidal-Larvicidal Trap, or more popularly known as the OL Trap.   

 Amplifying the thrill and excitement of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 Team lifestyle right here in Manila’s premier and exclusive hotspots, Johnnie Walker—the world’s number one Scotch Whisky brand—brings fans closer to real motorsport experiences as it marked the kick-off of the Race to Singapore via the Johnnie Walker Circuit Lounge Party series. 

 IPs and other special guests enjoyed delicious entrees and refreshing cocktails at the launch event of AXA Philippines’ Global Advantage Fund, held at The Loft at the Manansala Tower in Rockwell, Makati. 

The flight of the Holy Family into Egypt had been depicted by various artists according to their reading of Mt. 2:13-15, but with a common focal point, as their works prove.  

Most Filipinos now alive are 26 years old or less, born after EDSA-I.  They surely have heard of President Ferdinand E. Marcos in association with dictatorship, Martial Law and corruption, and less surely, with brilliance of mind, strategic thinking and legislative leadership. 

As part of its advocacy to raise public awareness on the importance of cultural heritage and rekindle the Filipino spirit through the lessons of history, the Department of Tourism (DoT) recently launched ‘Icons of Greatness’, a three-tiered program that seeks to involve the youth’s participation in the search for heroes and appreciation of important events through a tour itinerary-making and poster-making competition.  

Malay By VIM NADERA

Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Delegation of the European Union Lubomir Frebort inaugurated the 15th Edition of Cine Europa  in the presence of European Ambassadors and Consuls  last September 5 at the Atrium of the Shangri-la Plaza Mall. 

Behind the signature that has graced priceless paintings and portraits, is a man who in his superior artistry elevates the form of a woman from a work of art to a masterpiece.  Here is a man who is in essence a man, and even more so for being able to appreciate the beauty and sensuality of a woman, and rendering this sensuality visually daring pieces for others to marvel at as he does.  

In his humble studio in Pasay City, with walls decorated by the colors of his paintings and philosophies, Rafael Cusi awakes with the sun. At the crack of dawn, he unleashes classical music from his stereo. Accompanied by the likes of Bach and Mozart, the premiere water colorist of the country floats into a trance being transformed by the harmony and allowing himself to be dominated by the brush as it becomes a conduit from his heart to the canvas. 

 The Thai workers screamed. Instinctively, I whirled to face the huge tiger.  

 Retail is about being relevant to the times. And, when it comes to catering to young people, beauty brand The Body Shop believes that today’s generation wants a tangible, interactive shopping experience. 

 When a company reaches its golden anniversary, a grand celebration is in order, especially when that company is known for quality yet affordable insurance services. 

 The country’s largest foreign bank recently launched the Citi Alumni Network in an event called “Once Citi, Always Citi.” 

Central is the position of Virgin Mary in the body of Christian art – thematically from her birth to her coronation. The imaginative and great European artists have bequeathed to mankind this aspect in the life of the Mother of Christ.