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DESIGN: Creative direction is no longer just about how things look, it’s about how everything connects.

In an interview with adobo Magazine, Ayala Land, Inc. Creative Director Paloma Zobel de Ayala reflects on Milan Design Week 2026 and how cities today operate as living systems where architecture, culture, commerce, and movement continuously overlap to shape more immersive ways of experiencing the place.

From “productive friction” to permeable cities, she unpacks why the future of placemaking lies in openness, interaction, and environments designed to evolve with the people who move through them.

“I think cities function successfully as creative systems when there’s permeability between disciplines, institutions, and communities. When movement, curiosity, and encounter are designed into the urban experience rather than controlled out of it,” she said.

Paloma Zobel de Ayala envisions cities as living, breathing systems of culture and creativity - adobo Magazine Online Paloma Zobel de Ayala argues that the future of placemaking lies in building interconnected environments that allow coherence across touchpoints.

ADOBO SHECREATIVE: Join conversations with leaders, creatives, advocates, and changemakers redefining what leadership looks like across industries and communities at adobo SheCreative Pride Session 2026: Leading Out Loud — happening on Friday, June 19, 4 PM at The Astbury, Makati City.

This year’s Pride session explores how q***r women and their allies create impact that goes beyond visibility, examining the systems, perspectives, and forms of leadership that drive lasting cultural, business, and social change.

Centered on this year’s conversation, the session also brings together voices across media, communications, business, government, and the arts to discuss what becomes possible when leadership is supported not just by representation, but by real structures for growth, equity, and inclusion.

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SHECREATIVE: Female-led creative studio Dirt (also known as Dirtverse) has officially unveiled itself after a year of quietly building an international portfolio across branding, design, web, campaigns, and content production.

Founded by Alessia Murer, Lou Wright, and Amber Dempsey, the Sydney- and Bali-based collective is challenging the culture of disposable creative work with what they call “forever worlds” — brand systems designed for longevity, emotional resonance, and cultural impact.

Female-led creative studio Dirt emerges after stealth year building global portfolio - adobo Magazine Online Dirt, also known as Dirtverse, is founded by Alessia Murer, Lou Wright and Amber Dempsey, and is formally unveiling after twelve months of quietly building international projects between Sydney and Bali.

Secure your spot early for , the special Pride session of the adobo SheCreative Network, where conversations on gender, leadership, creativity, and community come together in one empowering afternoon.

Connect with inspiring voices, hear powerful stories, and join a room filled with changemakers shaping more inclusive industries and workplaces.

Join us on Friday, June 19 at The Astbury. Get your tickets now and be part of the conversation here: https://adobomagazine.helixpay.ph/products/adobo-she-creative-leading-out-loud

Ticket prices are PHP 800.00 (Early Bird) until May 19, 2026, and PHP 1,000.00 (Regular).

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Stories that challenge norms, create visibility, and open doors for more inclusive industries are now taking center stage.

At the adobo SheCreative Pride Session 2026: Leading Out Loud, we continue to bring together q***r women and allies who are shaping spaces where representation, advocacy, and leadership can thrive.

Joining the session is Janlee Dungca, Managing Directress of Castro PR, a gender-progressive, LGBTQIA+-led Public Relations firm handling local and international lifestyle brands.

As a proud transgender woman, Janlee also volunteers as Head of PR for LoveYourself and Angat Buhay, while working alongside organizations such as the Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Philippine Financial & Inter-industry Pride to advance visibility and inclusion across sectors.

Join us on Friday, June 19 at The Astbury. Get your tickets now and be part of the conversation here: https://adobomagazine.helixpay.ph/products/adobo-she-creative-leading-out-loud

Ticket prices are PHP 800.00 (Early Bird) until May 19, 2026, and PHP 1,000.00 (Regular).

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ADOBO SHECREATIVE: ABS-CBN News Head Francis Toral believes the future of journalism is now.

For her, a key factor in preserving the future of the journalism industry is actively making decisions today that keep it relevant, adaptable, and effective in the realities of now while staying ready for what’s next.

Learn more what Francis talked about at the here: https://ebx.sh/bJphOP

ADOBO SHECREATIVE: Merlee Jayme moved her house closer to her office so she wouldn't have to choose between her daughters and her deadlines.

The Jayme Headquarters - JHQ and TThe Misfits Camp Chairmom proves that creativity is not just taught — it’s lived daily. Her journey as a mother and mentor shows how leadership can be grounded in empathy, discipline, and inclusion.

Merlee reflects on how motherhood reshaped her leadership, integrating creativity, discipline, and empathy into both her home and her work

“What I realized when I first became a mom was that it was not just me anymore. When I was a copywriter struggling in this industry, when I was single, it was all about me—how I would move up, what I should do to win more awards, to earn more. When you become a mom, suddenly your perspective changes,” she told adobo Magazine.

In this Mother's Day feature, Merlee lets us peek into what three decades of raising daughters — and an industry — actually looks like: https://bit.ly/42lTJV9

Voices shaping policy, community, and leadership are stepping forward, and the future of inclusive governance is coming into focus.

At the adobo SheCreative Pride Session 2026: Leading Out Loud, we continue to bring together q***r women and allies who are influencing how systems are built, led, and sustained across industries.

Joining the session is Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary and Chairperson of the DSWD Special Committee on Lgbtqia+ Affairs, Atty. Elen Pasion, whose leadership sits at the intersection of law, public service, and community representation.

The Special Committee on LGBTQIA+Affairs stands as the first - and to date, the only-dedicated government office of its kind in Asia.

In her role under the DSWD, she works on advancing policies and institutional frameworks that directly impact LGBTQIA+ Filipinos — shaping not just protection, but long-term equity and participation.

Join us on Friday, June 19, at The Astbury, Makati City. Get your tickets now and be part of the conversation here: https://adobomagazine.helixpay.ph/products/adobo-she-creative-leading-out-loud

Ticket prices are PHP 800.00 (Early Bird) until May 19, 2026, and PHP 1,000.00 (Regular).

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