January 2017 - PeopleAsia

Best of All, It’s In Hong Kong! – Hong Kong Tourism Board’s Newest Global Campaign

Hong Kong is without a doubt one of the country’s top vacation spots. Who doesn’t love riding rollercoasters in Hong Kong Disneyland, strolling down the Avenue of Stars and shopping in the Temple Street Night Market? This 2017, the Hong Kong Tourism Board invites everyone to rediscover Asia’s World City…

Maxine Medina: Ready for the Universe

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach officially ends her reign today and hands over the crown to the new queen of the cosmos, Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere of France. While the Philippines' Maxine Medina might not have earned a spot as a top finalist, Filipinos will continue to support her no…

IN PHOTOS: PeopleAsia’s People of the Year Awards Night 2017

PeopleAsia magazine ushered in 2017 with the “People of the Year” Awards Night. Held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, the annual red-letter affair trained the spotlight on notable individuals from the fields of business, arts, sports, public service and entertainment who were featured in the magazine’s December 2016 -…

A New Year begins at Novotel Manila Araneta Center

Welcome the Lunar New Year with a full heart — and full stomach — with Novotel Manila Araneta Center's Chinese New Year feasts! Novotel Manila Araneta Center's buffet outlet Food Exchange Manila’s Chef Alan Meng features authentic Chinese lauriat menus to give you all the luck you'll need this Year of the…

Gong Xi Fa Chai! Six Chinese restaurants to dine at on Chinese New Year

Gong Xi Fa Chai! The Year of the Fire Rooster that’s bound to bring you good luck and fortune has almost arrived. Liven up the Chinese New Year with these delectable finds from some of Manila’s finest Chinese restaurants you and your family will surely enjoy. Red Lantern Their hugely…

Chinese New Year at New World Manila Bay

Food plays a vital role at any New Year celebration. In particular, for the Chinese, they believe each dish at the traditional New Year’s feast symbolizes something important for every aspect of their life, from love to family, and work and health. Li Li, New World Manila Bay Hotel’s premier Cantonese…

Icon of Democracy: Remembering Cory

On this day in 1933, former President Cory Aquino was born in Paniqui, Tarlac. As her destiny would dictate, she would eventually grow up to not only become the Philippines' first female president, but most notably an icon and restorer of democracy during one of the country's darkest times. Revisit some of…

PeopleAsia’s People of the Year 2017 Awards Night

PeopleAsia magazine invites you to stay tuned as it presents its ultimate list of movers and shakers of the year — PeopleAsia's People of the Year 2016. Catch them in the People of the Year Awards Night scheduled to take place tomorrow evening. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to watch our live feed and…

Shopping for the brand new year: Hot and fiery finds at Rustan’s

As Feng Shui expert Princess Lim Fernandez of the Yin & Yang Shop of Harmony says, it’s best to surround yourself with lucky colors, elements and items to invite positive chi to envelope you and your home for the whole of 2017. Make premier shopping destination Rustan’s your partner in…

Keep Walking: Johnnie Walker’s 21 day challenge

With the New Year come new resolutions to make: start working out, eat healthier, save money, travel more, etc. But as we all know, those resolutions are almost impossible to stick to! Luckily for us, Johnnie Walker and Diageo Philippines are helping us fulfill our resolutions this year with the…