Here's a blast from the past! Read more about the country's most prominent personalities, families, places, and events that have been the talk of the town during their prime years
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The strength of a nation is largely built by its connection to its past. With the way the Filipinos are destroying historic landmarks, there seems to be no care for this
The black body has long been the object of oppression, wherever it happens to be, even in the Philippines at one point in time, when fighting for its country here was not enough to be treated like a human being
For whom the bells toll?
These iconic establishments have weathered time and have remained on top of the game. Find out the individuals who founded these venerated brands and the keepers of the flame
Following its 65th anniversary, we trace back the origins and ethos of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation through the lens of its president, Susanna Afan, and outgoing chairperson, Aurelio Luis Montinola III
Owning the stage for several decades, bodabil and jazz queen Katy de la Cruz also influenced the change in the bias against women, making her an icon of the modern feminist Filipina
Simply put, Baby Araneta Forés is style personified. Considered one of the country's best-dressed women, her fashion sense transcends the boundaries of time and generations.
Maurice Arcache unloads a mouthful of scandals to Tatler Philippines, whether they be about him or about members of Philippine high society
Through his portraits, Claudio Bravo captured the opulence that fuelled the turbulence of an era
In honour of Ninoy Aquino’s death anniversary in 1988, the late journalist Teddy Benigno wrote about the Philippines’ greatest modern-day hero and martyr, in the hope that the country will pay tribute and remember his life, patriotism and sacrifice that helped change the course of our history
After 45 years of showcasing modern and contemporary art at its location by the bay, the Metropolitan Museum of Manila (M) moves nearer the centre of the metropolis to begin a new chapter at the Bonifacio Global City
An excerpt from the book 'Fifty Years and Forward', on the rich history of Makati and how it became the financial capital of the Philippines
The Kahirup Ball symbolised an era of pageantry, lavishness and decadence. Let us look back to the social event that set the benchmark for all others to come
Tucked within the bustling streets of Manila are big pictures painted by two small yet gifted hands. In this article, Tatler looks into the decades-long impact of National Artist for Painting, Carlos "Botong" Francisco
She defied social conventions and was considered years ahead of her time. Salvacion Lim Higgins was also a fashion visionary whose school shaped the careers of today's design stars.
Nearly 50 years after Ramon Valera's death, not many have surpassed his mastery of design and innovation
Liberal thinker, intellectual, rebel, and future patriarch of the illustrious Zóbel de Ayala clan
A fanciful print of the Battle of Mactan that took place on April 27, 1521, when Lapulapu, the chieftain of the warriors of Mactan, killed the navigator Ferdinand Magellan
No other chronicle of the Filipino family better encapsulates the struggles of the Philippine nation than the complex saga of the Aquino and the Cojuangco clans
In over 50 years of creative work, the "Fashion Czar of Asia" Pitoy Moreno has helped shape Philippine fashion
She was, quite simply, larger than life. Elvira Manahan was a society and fashion icon whose reputation remains unrivalled to this day. All that came to an end the day she was murdered on October 14, 1986—leaving behind a legacy of glamour and mystery. Who was she? We recall a woman in search of happiness, love and her place in this world
Asia’s first supermodel Anna Bayle is captured by the lens of the celebrated US photographer Nigel Barker while she speaks about her glorious years as the "Queen of the Runway" as well as her exciting future
Philippine Cinema was once touted as the Hollywood of the East. We recall its golden years of glamorous actors and movies and discover the state it's in today
It was probably the best of times, as discovered from unpublished memoirs about a glorious period in Philippine society before World War II
Standing for more than 200 years, Malacañan Palace has seen its share of political leaders come and go. With the latest tome on the Palace, we aim to shed light on its storied and glorious past
A person's choice of footwear is usually a good barometer of his or her life preferences. In Marikina, there is a wide array of shoe designs fit for various personalities
It is a name synonymous with visionary leadership, exemplary management and innovative business practices — the very same values Ayala Corporation was founded on 180 years ago
What were the last days of President Estrada's administration like? What really went on behind Malacañang's walls? Noted columnist and writer Amado Doronila reveals the events that prematurely ended the President's term in the Tatler Philippines book exclusive
After over two years of being temporarily closed for its renovations as well as in accordance with the earlier COVID-19 restrictions, museum-goers and art enthusiasts will be able to finally go back to the esteemed arts, culture, and heritage institution
His surreal landscapes and floralscapes, among other series in his decades-long career, transport his patrons to visceral reflections—making him a creative force that will never fade into oblivion
His unparalleled contribution to the Philippine contemporary art scene confirms the saying "art disturbs the comfortable and comforts the disturbed". Read on to know more about the life of Ang Kiukok, the 2001 National Artist for Visual Arts