November 2016 - PeopleAsia

La dolce vita! Live the sweet life with Swiss Miss Chocolate Hazelnut

La dolce vita! Life is full of things to celebrate and live for. Literally translating to the sweet life, those three Italian words embody living life to the fullest, perfectly describing the people who appreciate life's pleasures, both big and small. World-famous chocolate powder drink Swiss Miss draws inspiration from this and excitedly launches…

Christmas Concert at The Pen

A full calendar of concerts and performances are part and parcel of a merry Filipino Christmas, but none are quite as splendid and magical as the Christmas Concert at The Pen. Arguably having the most timelessly beautiful hotel lobby in Manila, The Peninsula Manila impressively transforms its lobby from five-star…

Lit: Christmas trees and holiday sights to see in hotels around the metro

Nothing makes us feel quite as warm and fuzzy on Christmas than watching beautifully decorated Christmas trees come to life. PeopleAsia invites you to come to see some of the splendid Christmas trees and attractions in hotels around Manila in this gallery, but trust us — visiting them and seeing…

The All-new Honda Civic RS Turbo is the Philippines’ 2016 Car of the Year

Those looking to decide on which car to invest in need not look any further. The all-new Honda Civic RS Turbo was officially named the 2016 Car of the Year in the Philippines by the Car Awards Group, Inc. last Nov. 21 in a prestigious awards ceremony held at the…

Repertory Philippines: A Little Princess

By ISABELLA OLIVARES Everyone is familiar with the story of Sara Crewe, the young girl who moves from a colorful British colony to a London boarding school at the behest of her father, the wealthy Captain Crewe. In the school, she is given all the luxuries that her father's wealth…

PeopleAsia Christmas wish list 2016: Men’s edition

Admittedly, shopping for Christmas gifts for the men in our lives can be a little more challenging than shopping for the ladies. To help you figure things out and give you much needed ideas, check out the newest collections from our favorite brands — all of which are now available and…

An enchanting Christmas awaits at Enchanted Kingdom

Sometimes, the best gifts given and received on Christmas are intangible. Rather than looking for the thrill of unwrapping and unboxing pretty packages on Christmas Eve, consider using the holidays to create enchanting memories with friends and family that will last a lifetime. This Christmas, no place is more enchanting…

Date-ready outfit inspirations for the Christmas season

Love it or hate it, but Christmas is the season for get togethers with family and friends — which also means it's a great time to show off your date, or be an impressive one yourself! Aside from being charming and conversational, another way to impress is by looking absolutely…

Christmas day by day at Marco Polo Ortigas

With pretty lights lighting the skyline, carols playing all around and the cool, crisp night breeze gently grazing our cheeks, it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! (Marco Polo Ortigas will feature traditional Christmas treats like Cold English fruit cake) Marco Polo Ortigas sets our hearts ablaze with Magico Natale…

Home is where Karen gets a head start

By JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ In the fiercely competitive world of television, where she goes before and behind the cameras, juggling three TV shows and a radio program everyday on weekdays, Karen Davila needs her own daily head start. And she gets it from her home. (A solid mahogany block serves…