February 2018 - PeopleAsia

Baguio in bloom

After 22 consecutive years of being staged in Baguio, the Panagbenga flower festival continued to wield its brand of magic on Filipinos and foreigners alike. City officials led by Baguio Mayor Mauricio Domogan welcomed guests from various parts of the world to the two-day festival last weekend (Feb. 24 to…

Five great female-led podcasts for binge-listening

After years of being pushed aside as a niche medium, podcasts are finally having their heyday. The past couple of years have seen a huge boom in the number (and quality) of podcasts—especially those that are hosted by women and/or talk about women and their experiences. Here are five brilliant…

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila makes it again to Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star list

For the second time in a row, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila made it to Forbes Travel Guide’s list of “Five-Star” hotels. The list of recipients will be showcased on ForbesTravelGuide.com. “It’s our second consecutive time to be on the list. We are very grateful to have been recognized once again…

ALERT: Meghan Markle speaks Filipino while in Edinburgh (and can whip up a mean pot of chicken adobo)

We all know Meghan Markle, the talented actress-turned-royal fiance. https://www.instagram.com/p/BfdhJgLlfYG/ (Not her official IG account, btw) In case you missed the news, the Suits actress is engaged to Prince Harry of Whales. The couple is scheduled to marry on May 19, 2018 at St. George's Chapel. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc9qWgCAXiD/ This means that she has started joining…

NÜWA City of Dreams Manila wins prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Award

NÜWA City of Dreams Manila attained the highest ranking of “Five-Star” in the 2018 Forbes Travel Guide Awards, considered as the annual “Oscars” of the hotel industry and deemed the ultimate honor in the hospitality business due to its exacting and stringent standards. The prestigious list of awardees consists of the world’s…

The Lexus LC 500: Black Panther on wheels

The King of Wakanda travels in style. And it's all thanks to Lexus, which debuted its 2018 LC 5oo in an amazing stunt sequence in the Marvel Studios blockbuster, Black Panther. “Marvel continuously captures audiences through charismatic characters and inspiring stories — the ideal fit for Lexus’ mission to craft amazing,…

Sabrina Co: Fragrance of a nation

Some people find their calling too late, while others spend a lifetime searching in vain. This young lady, on the other hand, found hers when she was just 15. She had a whiff of an idea and followed her nose through to create Atin, a world-class Filipino home fragrance brand…

Where do broken hearts go? A list of places for hearts that belong to no one

By Arabella Santos-Smith A meaningful journey can be the first step to moving on — especially for those who just lost in love. If you’re one of them, then take out your map, stuff your bags and go out into the world. Remember, you may have a broken heart, but…

Five spots to visit this Lunar New Year

Usher in the Year of the Dog with your favorite Chinese treats at these great restaurants: Jasmine Jasmine is serving up a Cantonese feast expertly prepared by Chef Wong Kam On. The menu includes Braised Dried Oyster Sea Moss, Fried Glutinous Rice with Assorted Chinese Marinated Pork, Steamed Cod Fish…

KRIS AQUINO: Authentic & Unsinkable

By BÜM TENORIO JR. / Photography by MARK CHESTER ANG In the department of honesty, Kris Aquino is number one on the list. She puts premium in paying her right taxes because ‘It’s the right thing to do.’ Her life is an open book. She’ll tell you she almost got married…