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Wow, Woman!

By Joanne Rae M. Ramirez | November 16, 2015 - 9:00am

Malacañang honored with a state luncheon yesterday Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, her country’s first female elected president and the first woman who was not the wife of a previous head of state...

Newsmakers

Swatch throws unforgettable fiesta for international delegates

By Kara Ortiga | October 10, 2015 - 10:00am

It was a sight to behold: the first floor of the Swatch & Swatch Center along Arnaiz road was transformed into a busy barangay, a staging of the bustling streets of Manila we’ve all come to know and l...

Sunday Lifestyle

Swatch’s Ma’am Virgie hosts B-day bash for Rowell

November 24, 2014 - 12:00am

Swatch lady boss Virgie Ramos recently hosted a birthday bash for director (and Swatch man) Rowell Santiago at the Roof Deck...

Entertainment

Swatch and Sabel make history

By Kara Ortiga | November 16, 2014 - 12:00am

The hip horologer Swatch takes notice of BenCab’s Sabel, and the two embark on a momentous journey. Swatch turned 25 last week, and they celebrated with utmost flair in an event that wowed guests with its splendor,...

Sunday Lifestyle

Bowie in an elevator, BenCab’s geishas — stories by Swatch’s Carlo Giordanetti

By Igan D’Bayan | November 9, 2014 - 12:00am

This may sound like an errant episode of E! News.

Sunday Lifestyle

The timeless, tireless Virgie Ramos

By Millet M. Mananquil | November 2, 2014 - 12:00am

It was love at first Swatch when I saw this unique timepiece in Paris in the middle ‘80s.

Sunday Lifestyle

What makes Swatch boss Virgie Ramos tick?

November 2, 2014 - 12:00am

Archbishop SOC VILLEGAS, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Manila: Virgie Ramos has a beautiful face...

Sunday Lifestyle

Making edible art for Swatch

By Heny Sison | February 27, 2014 - 12:00am

How I did an edible art installation for Swatch with a theme that would match their ‘Pastry Chefs’ for the Philippine Art Fair 2014.

Food and Leisure

Reigniting the spark

By Kara Ortiga | December 15, 2013 - 12:00am

Just a little bit of tinsel and gold kindled the feel-good spirits of Virgie Ramos (whom everyone amiably refers to as Tita Virgie) and her close-knit Swatch family in an intimate Christmas dinner held at Virgie...

Sunday Lifestyle

Why Virgie Ramos shed a tear for chef Ed

March 14, 2013 - 12:00am

Ed was on his way to a meeting with Swatch president Virgie Ramos when he was rushed to the ICU. Virgie, who loved Ed dearly, was in tears upon hearing the news.

Food and Leisure