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Skincare from Korean dermatologist to the stars now in the Philippines

by Monique Toda - November 6, 2024 - 12:00am

Carenology95 is a skincare brand that combines two key words — care + knowledge — which sum up the company’s thrust into the vast market of beauty, specifically K...

There’s a Korean (food) drama at Conrad Manila

by Monique Toda - October 10, 2024 - 12:00am

Isn’t it amazing how the fascination for K-dramas has whet the appetite for Korean cuisine globally?

The awesome technology of K-beauty

by Monique Toda - August 28, 2024 - 12:00am

“Youth is beauty.” I remember my mom saying this to me as a teenager.

Ji Chang-wook on his bucket list, MBTI, sweet tooth, halo-halo, and touring Asia by motorcycle

by Monique Toda - August 7, 2024 - 12:00am

A one-on-one with the Korean superstar and Bench ambassador during his second visit to the country

A pampering ‘mantuary’ that is oh-so-luxe

by Monique Toda - June 9, 2024 - 12:00am

Imagine stepping into a masculine space combining classic and modern elements, with lots of leather and wood in a somber palette of black and cinnamon, dedicated to grooming and pampering men. Technology is seamlessly...

A good day to be a dog

by Monique Toda - March 3, 2024 - 12:00am

K-beauty, K-drama, K-pop, K-fashion?

‘I love earth’: Newport World Resorts counts the ways

by Monique Toda - February 6, 2024 - 12:00am

I love earth”— that’s a direct and bold statement. It’s been heard too many times since “sustainability” became a buzzword years ago.

Marrying a love for the Philippines with chocolate

by Monique Toda - January 11, 2024 - 12:00am

This green-eyed, handsome man is a chocolatier. Christian Valdes magically conjures up chocolate creations, that casts a spell on our palates to want more. What’s interesting is that you can taste a bit of...

Lee Min-ho: ‘I want to vacation in a secret, quiet Island in the Philippines’

by Monique Toda - October 18, 2023 - 12:00am

The energy of the Philippines is wonderful,” says Korean super-duper star Lee Min-ho.

‘Because of you, I exist,’ says Korean star Ahn Hyo-seop to his fans

by Monique Toda - October 11, 2023 - 12:00am

Love keeps me happy,” said boyish new Bench global ambassador Ahn Hyo-seop during the Korean star’s introduction to the media. Before any speculation arises as to his love life, the handsome actor said...

‘I get emotional that my Good Boy character was accepted around the world,’ says Kim Seon-ho. Talaga!

by Monique Toda - July 26, 2023 - 12:00am

When I asked how he defines a good day, Korean actor and new Bench global ambassador Kim Seon-ho said that it might be a bland answer, but “today is a good day.”

I asked AI to express human feeling, and this is what i got

by Monique Toda - May 9, 2023 - 12:00am

It looks like we are starting to live in a sci-fi movie. With all these artificial intelligence chat apps available, pretty soon, we will rely on this technology for businesses, entertainment, design, and even ...

More women are rising in art

by Monique Toda - March 19, 2023 - 12:00am

Almost all the artworks were sold out on opening day, a mark of success for the recently concluded “Women Rise: A Women Artists Exhibition.” Featuring 37 female artists, the event was held in celebration...

Stray Kids bring their cool, youthful K-pop vibe

by Monique Toda - January 24, 2023 - 12:00am

The eight good-looking members of K-pop boy group Stray Kids came out all in cool blue and white outfits, identical yet individualistic, as they were presented as the new global ambassadors of Bench.

The anatomy of watches

by Monique Toda - November 30, 2022 - 12:00am

Vacheron Constantin horologist Christian Selmoni: ‘We have mastery in all aspects of fine watchmaking. Our watches are also objects which create emotion.’

Can you taste the love in this pizza party?

by Monique Toda - November 3, 2022 - 12:00am

A Mano celebrated its Top Pizza Guide win by collaborating with fellow winners, Pizza Massilia chefs Luca Appino and Michele Fernando on an Italian feast.

Art, beauty, and time

by Monique Toda - October 26, 2022 - 12:00am

How do you measure time? Time is a continuous series of past, present, and future events, and Vacheron Constantin, the luxury watchmaker, has had a lot of it, having been making their exquisite timepieces since 1755....

On your mark, get set, reset!

by Monique Toda - October 18, 2022 - 12:00am

I got a dose of a much-needed health calibration I mean physical, mental, emotional, and in a way, spiritual, at the newly launched Niyama Wellness Center at Anya Resort Tagaytay.

The new Bench Cafe' Menu is more personalized, flexible, affordable and really good

by Monique Toda - October 13, 2022 - 12:00am

Bench Café’s new menu is fun.

Breaking the snobbish appeal of wines

by Monique Toda - September 29, 2022 - 12:00am

Erase all your perceptions of snobbish and elitist wine appreciation.

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