June 2018 - PeopleAsia

Tighter, younger-looking skin without bruising and burning

The A Institute introduces a ‘game changer’ of a machine dubbed as the J Plasma Helium Tightening System, which combines radio frequency energy and helium to give skin an instant lift. By Alex Y. Vergara The quest for younger, tighter-looking skin and firmer overall appearance has never gotten this easier,…

Eto Na! Musical based on APO Hiking Society’s songs to hit local stage

By Aubreylaine M. Salazar There was a time when men would serenade women with When I Met You and kids would go out and play patintero with APO Hiking Society’s Blue Jeans or Salawikain playing in the background. More than 40 years later, in the age of Spotify and downloadable…

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…

Van Laack’s World Cup-themed collection

Fans of Die Mannschaft (a.k.a. the German national football team) will want to hit up the nearest Van Laack store before the next match because the fashion brand has just released some World Cup-centric merchandise. A special and playful logo was created for this collection. It portrays Heinrich, the honorary dog mascot…

Five things you should know about fashion designer Michael Leyva

By Aubreylaine M. Salazar Photos by Jar Concengco Perhaps it is fate’s design that people end up with certain careers. To get to where he is now, Michael Leyva probably has the most unlikely story among his contemporaries. With clients like Kris Aquino, Anne Curtis and Charo Santos Concio, the…

Proventa breaks down a number of established norms in doing business

By Aubreylaine Salazar Looking to expand and/or develop your own business? In industries mired in competition or subject to mercurial changes and high customer expectations, doing so is not as easy as it seems. From coming up with strategic business plans to dealing with market challenges—things could often get rough…

One of Pope Francis’ favorite Italian wines figures in wine-pairing event

Chef Jessie Sincioco partnered with young Italian chef Musaro Rocco Roberto to produce a six-course, one-night-only dinner at Rockwell Club. By Alex Y. Vergara Owing to its ideal location, the Puglia region of Italy, which is situated in the “heel” of the Italian “boot,” has access to abundant sources of…

Rustan’s puts spotlight on Filipino craftsmanship

The abundance of fine materials found across the archipelago has resulted to the centuries-old hand skills, boundless resourcefulness and exceptional creativity of the Filipino craftsmen. From handmade wire sculptures that depict the community’s festivities to weaving colorful indigenous textiles that symbolize the tight-knit solidarity among a strong, resilient people, Filipino…

5 places to take dad to this Father’s Day

Shower your dad with love and affection this Father's Day at any of these five father-friendly spots: Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Spiral's culinary artisans and master chefs will be recreating their favorite food memories with their father at their respective ateliers. Japanese Master Chef Masaaki Ishigawa will be showcasing his dad’s…

All for the love of “Federico”

The exhibit, auction and show staged by his friends at the Marriott Manila for the benefit of ailing fashion designer Frederick Peralta have so far generated close to P300,000. But knowing him, he would have surely put his own stamp on the series of events if he could, which would…