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Kenneth Cobonpue's "My Everything" List

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<p>Kenneth Cobonpue is a multi-awarded industrial designer known for his unique designs integrating natural materials with innovative handmade production processes. He does design, manufacturing, global distribution and branding from his headquarters on the island of Cebu. His designs have appeared in full-length Hollywood and K-Drama films, and his roster of clientele include celebrities and members of royalty. TIME magazine has called him &quot;Rattan&#x27;s First Great Virtuoso&quot;.</p><p>ABS-CBN Lifestyle wanted to get to know the man behind the the accolades and global fame. Stripped down to essentials that make him tick on the daily. A list of things he can&#x27;t live without. </p><p>Lucky us, Kenneth was happy to oblige.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:845px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761060797831PHOTO-2025-10-16-09-26-15.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:845px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Multi-awarded industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue shares his &quot;My Everything&quot; List. <em>Image courtesy of Kenneth Cobonpue</em></span></span></span></div><p><strong>&quot;MY EVERYTHING&quot; LIST </strong>by Kenneth Cobonpue <em></em><em></em><em>as told to ABS-CBN Lifestyle</em><em></em></p><div><strong>SNICKERS ALMOND DARK CHOCOLATE BAR</strong></div><p>I have a sweet tooth and and I love all kinds of nuts. I recently discovered this in a 7-Eleven store in Vietnam, and also found it at 7-Eleven in the Philippines. Dark chocolate and almonds with half the sugar of the original bar. It’s guilt-free and delicious.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:521px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761294957269Snickers Almond Dark Chocolate.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:685px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">A guilt-free chocolate addiction! Snickers Almond Dark Chocolate Bar. Price: PHP64.00 (40g). Available in select supermarkets nationwide.</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>OLAY REGENERIST MOISTURIZER AND OLE HENRIKSEN VITAMIN C TRUTH SERUM</strong></div><p>Olay and Ole have been part of my skincare routine for more than two decades. </p><p>Regenerist was the top performer in a blind test on wrinkle creams. It’s a must before going to bed. </p><p>Ole Henriksen and sunscreen are the only things I put in the morning before starting my day.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:426px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761203282073Olay Regenerist Night Moisturizer.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:426px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The best defense against wrinkles! <a href="https://s.shopee.ph/30faws7qmo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Cream Night</a>Original Price: PHP4,240.00. Shopee Price: PHP3,307.00. Available on Shopee. </span></span></span><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:521px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761203401515OleHenriksen Vitamin C Truth Serum (1).jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:521px"/><span class="fr-inner"></span></span></span></div><div> </div><p style="text-align:left">The best way to start your skin routine every day: Ole Henriksen Truth Serum. Price: PHP3,800.00. Available at <a href="https://olehenriksen.com/products/truth-serum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">olehenriksen.com</a>.</p><div></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>LIVE JAZZ</strong></div><p>I love classic jazz and take time out to visit live jazz bars in big cities around the world. My dream is to open my own lounge and introduce the beauty of this simple but complex genre in a personal space.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:894px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761063678967IMG_3785.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:894px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Despite the genre’s niche following, there&#x27;s nothing like a good jazz club to transport you to a different time and place.</span></span></span> <strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RORY, THE MALTESE</strong></div><p>This forever-small Maltese was my companion during Covid and has been my steadfast mascot and friend since.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:722px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761061023091PHOTO-2025-10-14-10-59-53.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:722px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The cutest companion! If you feel you&#x27;re ready for your own, consider adopting one in need of a happy home. Check out one of the many pet rescue organizations in your city.<em> Image courtesy of Kenneth Cobonpue</em></span></span></span></div><div><strong>PORSCHE 356A CONVERTIBLE</strong></div><p>My first classic car I bought decades ago for Volkswagen money and the only Porsche I will never sell. After going through many newer cars, I still return to the purest and most enjoyable driving experience.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:894px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761060950232IMG_0395.JPG" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">A man never forgets his first classic car. <em>Image courtesy of Kenneth Cobonpue</em></span></span></span></div><div><strong>TRX AND HOTEL GYMS</strong></div><p>I don’t want to miss workouts so I always book hotels with gyms. And if I can’t, I bring TRX suspension cables with the door attachment. Eating right and exercising are always important to me even with my busy schedule.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:451px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761203559455TRX (1).jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:451px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">A daily workout while traveling is key, whether it be in a hotel gym or with a TRX PRO3 Suspension Trainer System. Price: PHP1,035.00. Available at <a href="https://sportztrack.com/ph-spztrk/trx-pro3-suspension-trainer-system/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22344302040&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADmS14W26_t_tCKud7PPy14_AUOXJ&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAwqHIBhAEEiwAx9cTebziDk4RtOSM5wWupjBvgPWZIU6u91OrgG5Ro-_TFV7m4_N1vlhpmBoCQpsQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.sportztrack.com</a></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>RELATED ARTICLES</p><div><a href="https://metro.style/living/tips/louie-pet-bed-by-kenneth-cobonpue/33478" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The First Kenneth Cobonpue-Designed Pet Furniture Is Here</a></div><div><a href="https://metro.style/metro-style/food/2025/4/25/in-photos-kenneth-cobonpues-fable-cafe-is-the-most-beautiful-cafe-youve-never-imagined-1313" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IN PHOTOS: Kenneth Cobonpue’s Fable Café Is The Most Beautiful Cafe You’ve Never Imagined</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/2/19/kenneth-cobonpue-includes-cafe-art-gallery-in-bgc-showroom-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kenneth Cobonpue includes cafe, art gallery in BGC showroom</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/07/17/23/keep-experimenting-cobonpue-tells-aspiring-designers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&#x27;Keep experimenting,&#x27; Kenneth Cobonpue tells aspiring furniture designers</a></div>

<p>ABS-CBN Lifestyle caught up with award-winning designer Kenneth Cobonpue to get to know the man behind the the accolades and global fame. Stripped down to essentials that make him tick on the daily. A list of things he can't live without. His "My Everything" List.</p>

ABS-CBN Lifestyle caught up with award-winning designer Kenneth Cobonpue to get to know the man behind the the accolades and global fame. Stripped down to essentials that make him tick on the daily. A list of things he can't live without. His "My Everything" List.

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Industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue's 'My Everything' list

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Published November 06, 2025 07:27 PM PHT

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Updated November 07, 2025 09:37 PM PHT

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