Becoming Blake

Becoming Blake

There’s more to Blake Go than being just a bachelor—after all, he’s holding his own as the scion to a family business, with plenty of other ventures in his own right—but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have some tricks up his sleeve.
The New Planeteers

The New Planeteers

The Climate Change Commission’s ambassadors Anna Oposa, Bianca Gonzalez and Pie Alvarez talk about why we should be standing up and taking notice of the planet’s pleas for help, and what exactly we need to know and do to save the world.
Lady of the House

Lady of the House

Young and unassuming, Mitzi Laguda Lim stylishly devotes her time to her family and friends, all in a simple yet elegant lifestyle that proves she’s no desperate housewife.
Girl Wonder

Girl Wonder

A part-time model, online store entrepreneur, and bag and accessory designer, Ayla Gomez may be a laidback boheme with an invitingly easygoing deameanor, but Zee Lifestyle finds out nothing about her success is accidental.
The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

With 20 years of success in Play House Preschool and B.R.I.G.H.T. Academy, Allen Zaldariagga continues to be an inspiring figure with her positive outlook on life, genuine care for those she meets and an effervescent inner joy that catches on.
Talk of the Town

Talk of the Town

Megaworld changes the city’s skyline with The Mactan Newtown, a township development that brings the company’s Live-Work-Play concept to Cebu, appealing to it-couple Anna Igpit and Glenn Soco, who talk about dealing with the demands of their lifestyle and how an easygoing outlook works for their five-year relationship.
Man of the Hour: Sen. Chiz Escudero

Man of the Hour: Sen. Chiz Escudero

More a series of impressions than a direct political portrait, a conversation with Senate reelectionist Francis Escudero, better known to the public as Chiz, reveals the ideals and goals that move a man who could be president one day.
National Treasures

National Treasures

There is a veneer of perfection to Senator Loren, and there is no doubt this something she aims at in everything she does. A woman fighting in a man’s world, so to speak, she is tough and demanding even, but to an extent that she would also impose on herself....
Jun Escario: Chapter XX

Jun Escario: Chapter XX

On the 20th year of his career, Jun Escario shares thoughts on his personal and professional evolution, and an outlook that has made him a staying force in the fashion industry. As he presses forward, he takes a more minimal design aesthetic and now subscribes to a lifestyle that he...
Furne One: Dreaming the Drama

Furne One: Dreaming the Drama

From a simple but nurturing home to making bold strokes in global fashion, Furne One is Cebu’s gift to the world—a symbol of Filipino pride that comes in a halo of gorgeous fabrics, shimmering beadwork and bold designs.
Uncovered, Under Covers

Uncovered, Under Covers

Anyone can be an internet celebrity nowadays, and Ellen Adarna is one who has used this to her advantage. She has made a name for herself in showbiz, rising above the bumps often encountered by superstars-in-the-making, scathed and furled by none of them. This month, Ellen lands herself a giant...
Leap of Faith

Leap of Faith

Edna Lhuillier and Mariquita Yeung who play significant roles in the fundraising campaign for the canonization of Blessed Pedro Calungsod need no introductions. But few know the inner workings of the minds and hearts of these two ladies, so alike in circumstance and yet so different in temperament and discipline....
The Age of Innocence

The Age of Innocence

Straight-talking, athletic and gorgeous, Phoebe and Megan Smith take on the challenge of this cover story which entailed two separate shoots, several styling sessions and a trip to Bridges Salon to achieve a mahogany shade on Megan’s hair and a copper shade on Phoebe’s. The Smith siblings, young and self-aware,...
A Journey to Paradise

A Journey to Paradise

The story of Hervé Lampert and his wife Tess is a story of lives as intertwined as the DEDON story is to Cebu. Perhaps the love story of the dynamic couple, with Tess being the wife of the CEO, could arguably be the unseen force that makes DEDON and Cebu...
Finer Things

Finer Things

Clearly, she has made no bones about continuing a legacy that her grandmother, Viring, began. She cites Inno Sotto, Jun Escario, Arcy Gayatin, Philip Rodriguez, Oj Hofer, and her brother Anthony Romoff as people who have inspired and shaped her as a designer.
Sibling Revelry

Sibling Revelry

Literally and figuratively made from the same mold, French-Filipino siblings Lani and Dean Taylor Pasquet share how family and adaptability have become the recipe for success of international design sensation, La Galuche Inc.
Toast of the Town

Toast of the Town

Their diligence at their craft, and undying passion to improve it, has earned them the name fashion designer. Banded together, they are the Fashion Council of Cebu.
The Gift that Keeps on Giving

The Gift that Keeps on Giving

The holiday season kicks off officially with Thanksgiving. A time to be grateful for family, friends and blessings. Although this is not usually practiced in our tropical country, there are, however, families like the Woolbrights for whom this is a time-honored tradition.
Model Citizen

Model Citizen

She goes by Clau, or Claudinha , but it’s Claudia Bezza, and she speaks four languages, hails from Brazil, lives in Hong Kong, and frequents Cebu. She prefers the simpler things in life but also enjoys the good life, and works hard for it. She gives, she shares, she’s...
Iya Villania: Lady in Waiting

Iya Villania: Lady in Waiting

Away from the craziness, in the dimly lit, eerily cool and plush Salon de Ning, host, actress, and model Iya Villania fixes her gaze on our camera. With Arcy Gayatin’s gown enveloping her every curve, Iya shows us her moves and proves to us why showbiz is lucky to have...
The Legacy of Mike Rama

The Legacy of Mike Rama

"I’ve been preparing to be a leader all my life.” — Mike Rama
Rendezvous with Kim and Matteo

Rendezvous with Kim and Matteo

He likes to drive fast. She is the girl-next-door. With a TV series in the making, the interstellar pop-culture pairing of Matteo Guidicelli and Kim Chiu makes for a perfect on-and-off camera rendezvous.
At Home With Audrey

At Home With Audrey

Right from the start of the interview, one thing is crystal clear: Audrey Zubiri takes motherhood very seriously. “I’m sorry I couldn’t make it last Saturday,” she says as she takes her seat inside the quiet café in Makati on a Monday morning. “It was my son’s birthday party. He...
Confluence of Characters

Confluence of Characters

Bernadette Aboitiz, Rochelle del Rosario and June Alegrado are accomplished ladies whose worlds revolve around family, work and civic responsibilities to a younger generation to which Andrea, Kristy and Krystle belong. Their commonality? Comfortable elegance that transcends the age gap…
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Swimfan

Swimfan

It may be rainy in Cebu, but thankfully, it’s still summer somewhere. Take to the Hamptons for luxurious lounging on the sand in designer creations that’ll keep you hot even when the weather isn’t.
Why Invest in Cebu?

Why Invest in Cebu?

Luxury real estate in Cebu is a long conversation – ready-to-move in condo units or building a house from scratch? City views or beachside living? Urban lifestyle or a long drive to town?
White Nights Ball of "FAAABVULOUS III"

White Nights Ball of “FAAABVULOUS III”

There are those whose lives are fabulous and those whose are “faaabvlous." Follow ZeeLifestyle columnist Mayenne Carmona and Manila’s crème dela crème at Rupert Jacinto’s book launch.
Coming Home

Coming Home

Wanting to be the change they seek, a group of men have sparked a catalytic movement that is improving the lives of many Cebuano families by providing new homes and most importantly, new beginnings. And it started just by planning a school’s homecoming party.
Dream Lover

Dream Lover

What’s your ideal type? For this year’s Most Wanted Bachelors List, Zee Lifestyle finds five men who are the stuff dreams are made of. Hailing from all over the world, they now call Cebu home. It’s a showcase of smoldering gazes, half smiles and captivating accents—and who’s complaining? Certainly not us.
In That Direction

In That Direction

Filmmaker Joanna Arong’s latest project is her home, where she brings together contradictory concepts to create a space that embodies her personality, provides striking visuals, and welcomes like-minded personalities for a creatives’ collective that sees no shortage of inspiration and fellowship.
Cable Car: Cebu's Newest Thrill Ride

Cable Car: Cebu’s Newest Thrill Ride

21 years later, Cable Car finds itself pulling up to Cebu to offer Cebuanos a refreshing ride of endless thrills aboard filled with good food, drinks and music mixed with warm company.
Down with the Fitness

Down with the Fitness

Are health buffs this decade's heartthrobs? Zee Lifestyle introduces some of the city's trainers, instructors and athletes whose tireless efforts at the gym, studio or field have garnered head-turning results.
Becoming Blake

Becoming Blake

There’s more to Blake Go than being just a bachelor—after all, he’s holding his own as the scion to a family business, with plenty of other ventures in his own right—but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have some tricks up his sleeve.
Cebu Country Club

Cebu Country Club

Nothing exudes exclusivity in this city as the Cebu Country Club where members have to be invited, and non-desirables are blackballed. The roster only allows for 800 members at any one time. Much like how the Polo Club and Manila Golf Club in Forbes Park functions in Makati, the Cebu Country Club serves the same...
Rey Santos: Illustrations (An Exhibit and Fashion Show)

Rey Santos: Illustrations (An Exhibit and Fashion Show)

On July 25, Zee Lifestyle and Samsung threw an exclusive get-together at 856 G Gallery to celebrate the homecoming of the iconic fashion designer Reynaldo F. Santos. After living and working in his own atelier in New York for more than 20 years, Rey has returned to his hometown and enjoys a welcoming attendance from...
Elizabeth Arden and Zee Lifestyle's Beauty Talks

Elizabeth Arden and Zee Lifestyle’s Beauty Talks

Elizabeth Arden and Zee Lifestyle recently teamed up to gather the beautiful women of Cebu for an afternoon of beauty and skincare discussions at Level Ei8ht last July 4.



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