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Tim Yap Celebrates His Birthday With an Animal Print-Themed Party in a Cave-Inspired Restaurant

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<div><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737340846589474505612_18482605327063322_4119235468702471649_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Tim Yap | Photo by @dtanph</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Eventologist <strong>Tim Yap</strong> threw yet another fabulous event, this time it was to celebrate his birthday. And, he took the idea of a man cave to a whole new level. With animal print as the dress code assignment, Tim&#x27;s birthday party saw guests rocking their chicest outfits with full-on prints as well as touches of them. Tim wore a white button-down and a pair of black trousers, topping the ensemble with an animal print Chynna Mamawal blazer with voluminous sleeves. </p><p>Lending a unique twist to the party was Tim&#x27;s venue of choice, which carries significance in his annual tradition. Since Tim&#x27;s birthday falls on the first month of the year, it&#x27;s the perfect occasion to pull off his tradition of picking a new spot and doing a year-starter party there. To kick off 2025, Tim chose <a href="https://www.instagram.com/incanta.ph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Incanta</strong></a>, the first cave bar and restaurant in the Philippines, which has been trending online because of its unique architecture and earth-toned interiors.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737342005283472397172_17898116052100501_2819618452932797782_n (1).jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Incanta by day | Photo from @incanta.ph</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737341270758474483584_18482605348063322_4590416375759375599_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Incanta by night | Photo by @dtanph</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"> </div><p style="text-align:left">Tim shared that he wasn’t supposed to throw a party this year. &quot;[I] wanted something quiet, or just have alone time in another part of the world,&quot; he said. But a friend reminded him of his year-starter tradition and thought that Incanta was the perfect venue for it. &quot;The minute I got there, I saw this full moon (I’m a moon worshipper) and I loved the food, the vibe and the people behind it—even if it seems far away (not really via skyway) from our usual haunts, I wanted to let my friends explore the north and go outside our usual comfort zone and discover other places,&quot; he said of the newest hip and happening place in Quezon City. </p><p style="text-align:left">Incanta marries Japanese culinary techniques and the finest locally sourced Filipino ingredients. Its offerings are expertly curated by Chef Frances Tariga—chef-owner of the Michelin Guide–featured Tadhana in NYC—who has over two decades of international Japanese cuisine expertise.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737342271159472641122_18482419915063322_8404221882972946802_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @dtanph</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737341641448474144245_18482419906063322_5218819056172125767_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @dtanph</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737342048258474128906_18482419954063322_5364163710884970503_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Tim&#x27;s birthday cake by Cakes By Mannix | Photo by @dtanph</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>In just eight days, the event pro threw one unforgettable party with delicious food, fierce and fab performances, and a whole lot of fun memories with family and friends. </p><p>Among Tim&#x27;s guests were BINI Mikha, Michelle Dee, Rajo Laurel, Nix Alañon, DJ Tony Toni, Samantha Panlilio, Phoemela Baranda, Francis Libiran, Karen Davila, Alice Eduardo, Yassi Pressman, Janeena Chan, and Tessa Prieto.</p><p>It was Tim&#x27;s birthday but he was more than happy to be the one giving gifts. Michelle Dee and Samantha Panlilio won a three-night stay at a water villa in the Maldives for their show-stopping entrance. Other guests went home with the latest products from Dyson and overnight stays at the luxe Ezra resort in Tagaytay. As giveaways to guests, he also collaborated with Bare Essentials Manila on bed and linen sprays he formulated himself.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE-ChzLzcOu/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A8116960.799999997%2C%22ls%22%3A1158933.799999997%2C%22le%22%3A1159353.899999991%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Now that the party&#x27;s over, Tim said, &quot;Let me go back to my man cave.&quot; Till the next fabulous event!</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photo by <strong>@dtanph</strong> </p>

<p>Tim Yap throws a year-starter event, in time for his birthday, at the first cave bar and restaurant in the Philippines.</p>

Tim Yap throws a year-starter event, in time for his birthday, at the first cave bar and restaurant in the Philippines.

Tim Yap Holds an Animal Print-Themed Birthday Party in a Cave-Inspired Bar & Restaurant

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