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MONIQUE TODA, The Philippine STAR

After heading up PR for some of the country’s most iconic hotels, Monique Toda’s second act is focused on spoiling her dogs, writing more, and coming to terms with her life-long loathing of exercise.

Essay

Life lessons, courtesy of 2025

December 21, 2025

Literature

The grammar of the soul: A dictionary of the feelings we cannot name

December 13, 2025

Design

Tahi: The quiet strength of an intentional wardrobe

December 3, 2025

History

Fashion history: Dior in Singapore

November 30, 2025

Couture

‘UBS House of Craft x Dior’: Carine Roitfeld and Brigitte Niedermair bring couture artistry to Singapore

November 12, 2025

Essay

Hooray for Gen X: Raised on MTV, toughened by life

October 5, 2025

Work

My life as a precrastinator

September 14, 2025

K-drama

My favorite lawyers in K-dramas—any objection?

August 29, 2025

Health

Sleep is the new status symbol

August 19, 2025

Celebrity

Hyun Bin wants to crash land on a beautiful Philippine island

August 13, 2025

K-pop

Korean fashion giant 8seconds debuts in Manila, with Enhypen’s Sunoo as surprise guest

July 13, 2025

Trends

Girl Dinner 2.0: The art of snack swagger and solo feasting

June 19, 2025