How authentic is authentic? With the recent award it received, Nara Thai, which was brought to the Philippines from Thailand by Sheila Romero, reaffirms the authenticity of the delectable Thai dishes it offers its diners. Given by the Thai government, the seal of approval recognizes Thai restaurants that uphold the…
BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ It was a beautiful day for dozens of cancer survivors from all walks of life as they were glammed up for “Lavender Ring: Makeup & Photos with Smiles,” Shiseido's regional initiative that aims to capture stories of hope, courage and healing. The photos were…
Wearing designer finery from the likes of Rajo Laurel, Mark Bumgarner and Avel Bacudio, among others, children afflicted with the big C betrayed none of the hardships they have suffered. Instead of pain and despair, they strutted the runway armed with pure joy and innocence. And guests responded, donating a…
By Bum D. Tenorio Jr. / Photography by Mau Aguasin Since 2015, the I Want to Share Foundation has been a vessel of hope and healing for children with cancer at the Philippine General Hospital’s pediatric hematology-oncology department, where it has helped these young patients battle the big C. I Want to…
By Mishy Co of The Bureau PH, Inc. Behind each exquisite gown, elegant baro’t saya and dashing barong lies an intricate process of preparation — from the designers who invest countless hours infusing their creations with Filipino artistry, to the wearers of these ensembles who whose sartorial choices capture their…
It’s past midnight and Sheila Romero is still going through a report, a colored marker in one hand, a glass of water in another. The silence in her well-appointed home in Makati City relaxes her, as she runs her fingers through her cellphone. She’s sending a long “Thank you” group chat message to the…
September 18 is officially designated as World Wife Appreciation Day, so husbands, read up! It takes a lot for a modern woman like the lady you lovingly call your wife to shuffle between work and home, family and friends, business and pleasure. But as these lovely wives and mothers will…
By GIANCARLO LUIGI ROJAS and GREGGY V. VERA CRUZ Precisely which items are essential for traveling in style? Is it the everyday essentials? Or perhaps, the pretty little things (or jewelry) that can be worn from Manila to any destination? Let’s hear it from these stylish ladies on-the-go, as they…
Being a mom is full-time job in itself, but a mom in the limelight requires superhuman strength to keep up with a never ending list of responsibilities. These women of PeopleAsia show us that it's all possible, and what you need isn't a cape and a secret identity, but a loving heart and…