Tatler Philippines Magazine - July 2022

In this issue

Everyone is talking about it, and yet no one fully understands it. Welcome to the metaverse, a world so polarising we just had to make an issue about it. Some believe this will usher in the new economy, and some think it’s much hogwash. I sit on the fence and honestly say I don’t get it. But no matter what your take on all this, it is the future, so best to try and understand it—sit with us on the fence.

On the cover is NY-based Filipino visionary and techpreneur Sheila Lirio Marcelo. She was in Manila for a couple of days to do talks and launch her company, Proof of Learn, alongside her co-founder Kevin Yang and Gabby Dizon of Yield Guild Games (YGG).

Proof of Learn encourages web developers to venture into the dynamic world of the metaverse through its first project, Metacrafters, a learn-to-earn platform where NFTs are earned, minted and traded by completing Web3 tutorials.

Having been at the helm of the online service platform Care.com for 14 years, Marcelo says, “I guess it’s not a surprise to be where I am now, following the evolution of the internet. I’ve always believed in it; I was one of the early believers.”

Art in the North

The arts scene has a new corner in Baguio called Gallery Ninety, a space for artists who highlight the rich cultural heritage of this picturesque city

2 mins

Signing Off

As she passes on the torch to her successor, Philippines’ Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat shares her wins and losses in steering an industry that was gravely impacted by the global health crisis

5 mins

New World Order

The global health crises may have put the world on halt but not the growth of Web3. Sheila Lirio Marcelo, one of the purveyors of digital technology, embarks on a journey to the uncharted world of the metaverse

6 mins

Living Wabi-Savvy

On the tail of his recent gutai art exhibitions in Hong Kong, Axel Vervoordt tells Tatler why art and spirituality are inseparable, and why honesty is always the best and most beautiful policy

6 mins

Turning Point

From early macabre works to dreamy and whimsical realist pieces, Andres Barrioquinto’s art of 20 years has seen radical change, as encapsulated in Rizzoli New York’s latest book

5 mins

Spilled Ink

More women than ever are getting tattooed. And for many, it’s a way to reclaim their culture and identity, revive traditions abolished by colonisation, and transform scars into works of art

7 mins

What Two Years Can Do?

It’s undeniable that the pandemic impacted the way we live—and will continue to do so. Tatler Homes editor Stephanie Zubiri explores why this is a good thing

8 mins

Ahead of Time

Tatler learns how digital artist Alexis Christodoulou created a world of imaginary 3D architecture— and sold it as non-fungible tokens before the craze for virtual art began

2 mins

Rise and Shine

The airy design of this Hamptons home makes it the ideal family retreat and the perfect foil for a vibrant art collection

3 mins

Fuelled by Demand

As Asia becomes a significant driving force in the adoption of electric vehicles, Tatler looks at the pros and cons of going battery-powered

5 mins

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Tatler Philippines Magazine Description:

Established in 2001, the Tatler Philippines is the country’s most trusted and enduring high-society and luxury-lifestyle magazine. More than any other title, the Tatler name—a legend in publishing—commands respect, and is synonymous with prominence and influence.

Taking the readers into consideration, the Tatler Philippines presents the best of the Philippines and beyond, through a highly entertaining editorial mix that includes personality profiles, glamorous parties, lavish fashion shoots, and authoritative articles that span the gamut of luxury-lifestyle trends from art collecting to wine appreciation, from motoring to travel, from watches to jewellery and design. The sophistication of our topics is matched by stylish and award-winning design and photography.