In this issue

For the first time in this magazine’s history, we are featuring on our cover a same sex married couple: Tim Yap and Javi Martinez. Tim is no stranger to Philippine society, but he is also one of our closest and dearest friends. He is a trailblazer in all he does (TV and events hosting, club business, events promotion, etc). There is no one like him in his generation; but because of him, many have followed. Javi, who was born in Madrid, is a successful events director, who has done some of the most magnificent weddings and launch parties. They got married three years ago in New York and are a few of the very visible gay couples that have come out of their shell and are proud of their union.

Opening Act

With meaty roles going his way, this Filipino-Canadian actor is definitely a star in the making

3 mins

Good Vibrations

Call it Dopamine Dressing. Consumers are using a universal language of sunny colours and Smiley faces to lift their spirits and send a message of optimism to others

6 mins

Operation Benedict

From the moment he donned his deerstalker as the great Sherlock Holmes, Benedict Cumberbatch’s popularity soared, but his ego didn’t. The actor talks about his forthcoming spy drama and how he’s spending lockdown learning the banjo

4 mins

A Love to be Proud of

Tim Yap and Javi Martinez are an emblem of today’s modern couple, one that remains optimistic about what it means to live and love in the 21st century

8 mins

It's a Matter of Pride

Pride has always been about creating and reclaiming socio-political spaces for the LGBTQ community. Tatler Philippines probes how far the movement has come and still has to go

7 mins

The Forgotten Fight

Shannon Lee discusses the legacy of her father, Bruce Lee, in Bao Minh Nguyen’s latest documentary, Be Water

10+ mins

Revenge of the Nerds

Esports is now officially a billion-dollar industry. Here’s how video games are making it big in Asia, and why companies are rushing to get their head in the game

8 mins

Don't Put A Ring On It

As women make strides in their education and their careers, members of a younger generation would like everyone to stop asking when they’re getting married, already

5 mins

The Great Escape

Globe-trotting tastemakers discuss how their views on travel have changed during tumultuous times, and their personal picks on where to go in 2021

9 mins

Brighter Days

Interior designer Jannat Vasi took inspiration from the Memphis movement to create this striking family home in Mumbai

4 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.