Charity is the new black
While many are still reeling from the aftermath of Supertyphoon “Yolanda,” most people would agree that now isn’t really the best time to talk about the latest fashion trends. The post Charity is the...
View ArticleWhen beautiful things bring relief–Kaye and company did it again
“There are hundreds of shoes on the floor and bags on all the couches, people laughing and talking, and a little girl with light-up shoes inside a box! What is going on here?” 16-year-old Kerry Tiñga...
View ArticleWho are the ‘millennials’ and why are they like that–and why not?
They’re constantly tweeting, taking selfies, texting. They’re spoiled, narcissistic, always seeking attention. They’re easily bored and can’t stay put in one job. Doted on and their whims indulged...
View ArticleInitial preparations for Red Cross Gala eased by generous sponsors
After almost a month of family bonding in Europe, it’s great to be back home and sleeping in the same bed for a change. Worrying about catching flights or overweight charges could be taxing on any...
View ArticleNo rain can stop the coming Red Charity Gala
No amount of rain can stop our preparations for this year’s Red Charity Gala on Oct. 18 at the Makati Shangri-La. The post No rain can stop the coming Red Charity Gala appeared first on Lifestyle.INQ.
View ArticleOverwhelmed with gratitude
Ok, Ok, it’s that time of year when I “toot my own horn” again. But Kaye Tiñga and I were just overwhelmed with the Red Charity Gala this year. The post Overwhelmed with gratitude appeared first on...
View ArticleNew store showcases hacienda living
The company that transformed a warehouse into a purveyor of elegance, W/17, has opened a shop in a mall. The post New store showcases hacienda living appeared first on Lifestyle.INQ.
View ArticleRelishing my Nobu, De Niro and Dom Perignon moments
My Facebook profile photo is a throwback to the time when I had the chance to attend the Hollywood premiere of Disney’s “Enchanted” and had a snapshot with lead actor Patrick Dempsey. I...
View ArticleWhy these fathers mean the world to their kids
I have been blessed with three amazing fathers—my papa Lito Francisco, dad-in-law Alex Prieto and husband Paolo Prieto. These three men have so much integrity and big hearts, it’s difficult to find...
View ArticleLesley Mobo presents ‘bling-y, glittery, kitschy’ collection for Red Charity...
Lesley Mobo presents collection for Red Charity Gala The post Lesley Mobo presents ‘bling-y, glittery, kitschy’ collection for Red Charity Gala appeared first on Lifestyle.INQ.
View ArticleStressing–and obsessing–over Red Charity Gala
Breathe in, energize your body and exhale all stress away! With just five days to go before our annual Red Charity Gala, co-chair Kaye Tiñga and I are at Def Con 5, from a stress level point of view....
View ArticleTudor, ‘Dynasty’ and Studio 54–Lesley Mobo turns these pegs into his best
It wasn’t a case of the young designer unable to find his voice after more than a decade of working for various European labels like Diesel, Jasmine de Milo and Ghost, but more a testament to Mobo's...
View ArticleGroping in the dark, half-naked men, fashion kitsch–for charity’s sake
Red Charity Gala 2015 was definitely a night of glitzy fashion and oozing sexiness. Both organizers wore stunning gowns designed by this year’s featured designer, Lesley Mobo, no less, dahlings. We...
View ArticleIt’s full steam ahead for this year’s Red Charity Gala
OCTOBER 8 seems so far away but with time passing by so quickly, the Red Charity Gala will be here before long. Cochairs Kaye Tinga and I are full steam ahead with the preparations for our annual...
View ArticleHeeere’s Johnny–at 80!
There are so many life lessons that we learn through the years. We need to keep in mind that the tougher the experiences, the bigger the blessings. The post Heeere’s Johnny–at 80! appeared first on...
View ArticlePrepare to be wowed in this year’s Red Charity Gala
It will surely be an October to remember as we mount the eighth edition of the Red Charity Gala on Oct. 8 in our new home, the Shangri-La Hotel at the Fort. With my gracious cochair Kaye Tiñga, we are...
View ArticleChallenge for 2017: Be frugal
I’m exhausted from the shenanigans of the past Monkey year, so I’m hoping the Year of the Fire Rooster will bring fresh challenges that are more fruitful and fulfilling. The post Challenge for 2017: Be...
View ArticleComing up–a colorful, texture-rich Joey Samson
Joey Samson is the featured designer of Red Charity Gala 2017 The post Coming up–a colorful, texture-rich Joey Samson appeared first on Lifestyle.INQ.
View ArticleRed Charity Gala: Each showed what he does best—unmindful of others
Last Saturday’s Red Charity Gala had all the makings of a battle royale after its organizers and cochairs Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Kaye Tiñga, with their longtime supporter Bench, decided to gather...
View ArticleAnnual gala still on pause, but charity continues
For the third year in a row, there won’t be a Red Charity Gala, the glitzy fundraiser organized and spearheaded by Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Kaye Tiñga. Traditionally held in mid-October, it was the...
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