Cherished Memories

Hi,

We believe in the power of storytelling. And there's no story more impactful than our own. We welcomed November in remembering our loved ones and sources of strength and inspiration. One of our dear friends in the Tatler community has made it her mission to tell the world her husband's incredible life story. Now, it is time for the people to know her deeply. Lawyer, philanthropist, and a stalwart figure in the Asian-American community, Loida Nicolas Lewis, shares her recently published memoirs, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?

Here are other stories of cherished memories worth reading:

• Brian Poe Llamanzares, Noel dela Merced and Francis Reyes share sentimental reasons behind their favourite timepieces
• A two-part article tackles important issues on rice health and security discussed at the International Rice Congress 2023. Filmmaker Martika Ramirez Escobar, visual artist Derek Tumala, photographer Jake Verzosa, and writer and cultural savant Erwin Romulo share more about their exhibition All Tomorrow's Harvest
• Take a nostalgic trip on this engaging story about the resurgence of vinyl and sound systems in the heart of our shared spaces
• This widower, Jayson Isaac, rediscovers his artistic prowess amid the darkness and mounts an exhibition of faith. Get to know Jayson Isaac, husband of the late renowned photographer Raymund Isaac

Cheers,
Franz Sorilla IV
Art & Culture Editor, Assistant Digital Editor
Tatler Philippines

Know the heartwarming stories behind every timepiece they treasure—from watches inherited to pieces that mark new beginnings and important milestones.

These businessmen share sentimental reasons behind their favourite watches.

For an agricultural country like the Philippines, rice is a staple food significantly consumed. More than just a commodity, it is also deeply ingrained into the culture and heritage of the country, as well as other Asian neighbours. In turn, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) works hard to formulate evidence-based solutions to some of the biggest challenges of the global rice sector. This has given birth to the International Rice Congress (IRC).

At this year’s IRC, accelerating the transformation of rice-based food systems was the main concern.

Nostalgia finds its way into our spaces, one way or another. Be it in treasured photographs, hand-me-downs, or even shiny new pieces reminiscent of bygone eras, vintage or retro touches invite you to unplug from the digital world. Vinyl is no exception.

Know why vinyl is not just for personal consumption.

When news of Raymund Isaac’s passing in the United States reached the Philippines at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, people in his immediate social and business circles shared their sincerest condolences to the man who had been his confidante, business manager, nurse, and many more. Jayson Vicente, his husband for barely two months and life partner for 12 years, was left distraught, but he had no choice but to keep going and live his life—whatever was left of it.

Jayson Isaac’s first solo exhibition titled “Fidem”, showcases detail paintings of people and saints he clung to in his life’s pivotal chapter.