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Ambassador Romualdez credits strong Philippine-US ties for securing vaccines, military support and more

From pandemic-related donations, which include around 30 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, to $600 million in military assistance since 2016, all the way down to $20.2 million in aid for victims of typhoon Odette, among other things — Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez summed up why the…

A Look Back: President Benigno S. Aquino III

Rest in peace, Mr. President! Here is former President Benigno S. Aquino III, 15th President of the Philippines in pictures: PeopleAsia publisher and president Babe Romualdez raises then Sen. Aquino's hand in a congratulatory gesture after being awarded as one of the People of the Year in 2009 Aquino with PeopleAsia…

Filipino sisig takes the gold at the 2018 Embassy Chef Challenge

Filipino sisig, as prepared by Chef Abie Sincioco-Mateo, won first place in the Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice categories at the 2018 Embassy Chef Challenge at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington DC—a giant step in the efforts to bring Filipino food to the global gastronomic…

Power & purpose: Inside PeopleAsia’s 14th “People of the Year” Awards Night

It was a grand celebration for 'people celebrating people' at the "People of the Year" 2018 Awards Night, held at the Grand Plaza Ballroom of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City. The ceremony was attended by a number of high-profile individuals, which included diplomats, government officials, business leaders, celebrities…