PeopleAsia, led by editor-in-chief Joanne Ramirez, paid homage to stars that shine in their chosen fields, as the country’s go-to lifestyle glossy recognized 15 leading ladies as this year’s “Women of Style and Substance.” PeopleAsia editor-in-chief Joanne Rae Ramirez, extreme right, and PeopleAsia board member Sara Soliven, left, with this…
On top of being a three-time conference “Most Valuable Player” at the Philippine Volleyball League, Alyssa Valdez — known to many as “The Phenom” — continues to captivate the public, not just with her athletic prowess, but also with her compassion, humility and love for the sport she has undeniably…
A mix of love for the game, stamina, needle-sharp focus and killer charm (on and off the court) might make you a "most valuable player" once, but to be awarded the title thrice in a row? Something pretty special is definitely going underneath that jersey. Ateneo Lady Eagles’ Alyssa Valdez strikes…
Alyssa Valdez: The Unassuming Champion | By JOYCE REYES-AGUILA | Photography by MAU AGUASIN Alyssa rose to the apex of local volleyball fame in a span of a single season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). During the league’s 76th staging, she led the Ateneo de Manila…