Month: June 2016

FIRST LOOK: President Rodrigo R. Duterte

Your first look: The 16th President of the Philippines on the cover of PeopleAsia. Get to know the real Rodrigo "Rody" Duterte in this special issue, coming out soon. For inquiries and reservations, call Bong at (02) 892-1854
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Calling all water babies!

Calling all water babies!

If all you know is swim, sand and surf, then read up because these are things made for water babies like you. You’ll never beat your time, do your best at competitions or catch the biggest waves with that thick, saggy wetsuit or those clunky shorts. What you need is gear that…
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Designed for success: Filipinos in Fashion

Designed for success: Filipinos in Fashion

And so, the Filipino does it again. And this time, it’s on the runways of Paris. Dubai-based Filipino designer Michael Cinco is the first ever Filipino in the 40-plus-year history of Paris Fashion Week to be cordially invited to showcase his collection at the most vogue event of the year.…
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Summering at the Valley: Drink and Dine in Napa Valley this September

Summering at the Valley: Drink and Dine in Napa Valley this September

Asia United Bank (AUB) really knows how to plan a vacation. In mid-September — when Californian weather is at its finest, blending the best of late summer and early autumn —  AUB Platinum and Gold MasterCard credit card holders might just find themselves dining and drinking at the Napa Valley vineyard in…
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Catching the bug:  A Lifestyle Journey with Volkswagen’s Beetle

Catching the bug: A Lifestyle Journey with Volkswagen’s Beetle

Picture this:  It’s a sunny Southern California weekend. Towering, evenly spaced out palm trees line suburban neighborhoods’ sidewalks and trace the outlines of coiling highways leading to the city. By the time city buildings have thinned out, the beach has already begun — boardwalk, sun, sand, waves, pastel surf boards,…
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What makes you Filipino?

What makes you Filipino?

awOr perhaps a better question to ask is, what makes you proud to be Filipino? The question and others like it that prompt us to reflect on our culture, heritage and national identity resurface in the days surrounding Independence Day and upcoming Buwan ng Wika celebrations in August. Our welcoming…
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World Tapas Day at the Metropolitan Museum

World Tapas Day at the Metropolitan Museum

Spain is known for a lot of things — heart-stopping bullfights, exhilarating fùtbol games (Ole!), ultimate party destination Ibiza, great wine, great food and — let’s not forget this one — great looking men and women. Last June 16, 2016, the Spanish Embassy and The Metropolitan Museum organized an event…
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