Cover "Baraha ng Pilipino 1", coloured ink on paper, 2018 (Photo: Courtesy of Tin-Aw Gallery)
"Baraha ng Pilipino 1", coloured ink on paper, 2018 (Photo: Courtesy of Tin-Aw Gallery)
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Dive back into the most interesting reads from the Tatler team. From inspiring success stories and exclusive interviews down to the list of places to be—all wrapped below
This year, our readers embarked on a journey through our stories on travel, entertainment, and the arts. The team secured interviews with notable figures, including social media star Bretman Rock, award-winning filmmaker Zig Dulay, and actress-entrepreneur Vanessa Hudgens.
Tatler readers were also the first to know about the Miss Saigon Philippine stop, the list of museums you can visit for free on Museum and Galleries Month, and the empowering ‘herstory’ of Kasibulan.
As we bid farewell to another incredible year, let’s hit rewind and relive the narratives that stole the spotlight.
1. Vanessa Hudgens on her unforgettable trip to the Philippines
Above Vanessa Hudgens visits Palawan (Photo: Liza Marcos/Facebook)
Vanessa Hudgens visits Palawan (Photo: Liza Marcos/Facebook)
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Filipino global tourism ambassador Vanessa Hudgens dropped by Manila House to promote her travel documentary The Awakening. The star, who worked with Tatler Asia’s Most Influential 2022 honouree Paul Soriano’s Ten17P films, pondered why embracing your roots matters.
“[It is really] just discovering this beautiful land and wonderful people and just really getting in touch with the piece of myself that has always been there but I’ve never known intimately,” she shares.
Hudgens only stayed in the Philippines for a week and vowed to return soon. “I can’t wait to come back! I feel like my time here has been incredible and special, but I need more time. The country is so big! It has so much to offer,” the actress reveals.
2. 5 K-dramas that show us there is more to love than romantic relationships
What better way to relax than to watch Korean dramas that revolve around dreams and friendships? Tatler, in this article, gave five fascinating tales that redefine the Korean romance genre.
3. 5 of Pharrell Williams’ biggest song hits
Calling all fans of Louis Vuitton creative director and Grammy Award-winning artist Pharrell Williams. We list the musician’s biggest hits, including Happy, Get Lucky, and Lemon.
4. Meet Zig Dulay, the mind behind ‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’
Above Award-winning filmmaker Zig Dulay (Photo: Zig Dulay)
Award-winning filmmaker Zig Dulay (Photo: Zig Dulay)
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There was only so much Zig Dulay could do as a child who relied heavily on his neighbour’s ailing television for entertainment. Born and raised by his farmer parents in the far-flung province of Isabela, Dulay was aware of the privileges that life robbed him of at an early age.
In this story, the award-winning filmmaker shares his humble origins and how he worked on his hit series Maria Clara at Ibarra.
5. This is what Bretman Rock wants you to feel about his new book
Today, the real question is, “Who doesn’t know Bretman Rock?” With a whopping 18 million followers on Instagram (and counting!) the social media star continues to charm everyone with his relatable content, striking fashion sense, and more.
This year, he released You’re That Bitch, an autobiography that will put you on a roller coaster of emotions.
6. List: Metro Manila museums you can visit for free during Museums and Galleries Month
Above Inside the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (CSB-MCAD) (Photo: Museum of Contemporary Art and Design/Facebook)
Inside the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (CSB-MCAD) (Photo: Museum of Contemporary Art and Design/Facebook)
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Metro Manila is the place to be if you want to appreciate the Philippines’ art and culture scene. In this write-up, we compiled museums and galleries you can visit for free in October to celebrate the country’s esteemed museums and galleries. Top of our list is the Yuchengco Museum, home to renowned pieces such as Ang Kiukok’s 1988 masterwork Seated Male Nude, Carlos “Botong” Francisco’s Courtship Ritual, Juan Luna’s 1893 Robert Steel Mill, and more. Also on the list is the University of Santo Tomas’ Museum of Arts and Sciences, considered the oldest existing museum in the Philippines.
7. Beloved musical ‘Miss Saigon’ is set to arrive in Manila this March 2024
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The heat is truly on in Manila as the cast of Miss Saigon will take over The Theatre at Solaire this March 2024. Cameron Mackintosh’s production has just completed a triumphant run at the Sydney Opera House to wide critical acclaim.
Mackintosh shares, “I’m absolutely thrilled to be bringing my spectacular new production of Miss Saigon to Manila. Without a doubt, it is the best production of Saigon I have ever produced, with one of the most brilliant casts that have ever performed the show around the world. I can’t envisage another show of this scale being done in Manila for the foreseeable future.”
The tickets, priced from PHP 2,116 for E-Reserve to PHP 8,464 for VIP, are available at the TicketWorld website. Below is the list of the complete prices:
- VIP: PHP 8,464
- A Reserve: PHP 6,348
- B Reserve: PHP 4,761
- C Reserve: PHP 4,020.40
- D Reserve: PHP 2,962.40
- E Reserve: PHP 2,116
8. Acclaimed Filipinas Cecile Licad and Stella Abrera joined the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company for a cause
Above (Photo: ABT Studio Company)
(Photo: ABT Studio Company)
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What happens when two of the Philippines’ best work together? In March, classical pianist Cecile Licad collaborated with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) for a benefit concert at the Samsung Performing Arts Theatre in Circuit Makati under the supervision of Stella Abrera, former ABT principal dancer and current artistic director of ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School.
“It’s wonderful to see time and time again how the arts can bring many people together for a common cause. I am optimistic to meet our goal for the Filipino youth to pursue their love for the arts,” shared Sofia Zobel Elizalde, STEPS Dance Studio founder and patroness of the Samsung Performing Arts Theatre.
9. Herstory of Kasibulan, a sisterhood of women artists
Above "Baraha ng Pilipino 1", coloured ink on paper, 2018 (Photo: Courtesy of Tin-Aw Gallery)
"Baraha ng Pilipino 1", coloured ink on paper, 2018 (Photo: Courtesy of Tin-Aw Gallery)
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In this story, Tatler delved deeper into what made Kasibulan the empowering, female-focused group that it is today. Driven by their fervent desire to continue making an impactful change in society, Imelda Cajipe-Endaya and her friends conceived Kasibulan in 1987 and formally registered it in 1989.
Its objectives are to provide members with opportunities for creativity, growth and self-sufficiency; to nurture and sustain sisterhood among its members; and to link its members to a larger community of artists and women’s groups here and abroad. Through the years, Kasibulan has been mounting exhibitions in major venues like UP Vargas Museum, GSIS Museum, Sining Kamalig, NCCA Gallery and CCP, among many others, as well as respected galleries and public spaces like Nayong Pilipino and Rizal Park. It also continues to conduct seminars and workshops in the grassroots communities in partnership with other NGOs and acclaimed speakers.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
