July 2018 - PeopleAsia

Ang “Huling El Bimbo” is a traitor worth knowing

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ In recent years, the local theater scene seems to have found its voice in contemporary music, what with the prevalence of jukebox musicals such as Sa Wakas (which featured the songs of Sugarfree) and Rak of Aegis. Naturally, it was only a matter…

Colors are what Wella is all about

The 138-year-old brand is always on the lookout for emerging hair trends, including current shifts involving facial contouring and “breaking lines with monochromatic highlights and lowlights to bring out a client’s facial features.” By Alex Y. Vergara It wasn’t just a whimsical attempt to make guests wear shades other than…

PeopleAsia’s “Men Who Matter” 2018 Awards Night

A powerhouse group of men came together as PeopleAsia magazine recognized its “Men Who Matter” 2018 Awardees at the Grand Ballroom of the New World Makati Hotel recently. Diplomats, business leaders, celebrities and other notable gures attended the highly anticipated affair. Now on its 14th year the “Men Who Matter”…

Leading eye-care shop celebrates 32 Years with ongoing anniversary sale

Thriving in the retail market for more than three decades is not an easy feat. As one of the country’s top optical stores, Ideal Vision Center knows this too well. But by being true to its purpose of providing excellent eye care and the best range of eyewear, it has…

Brilliant finds at the upcoming León Exchange online auction, July 27 and 28

Lalique crystal, Hermés ashtrays, Tiffany chargers as well as Botong Francisco drawings and Fernando Zobel watercolors are just some of the brilliant finds at León Exchange's upcoming two-day online auction on July 27 and 28, to be held on the auction house and gallery's website. The first day of the…

The ‘Heart of the Filipino’ just got bigger

by JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ This week, I am Filipino,” said a European passenger during the delivery flight of Philippine Airlines’ first A350-900, part of Airbus’ XWB (extra wide body) fleet, from Toulouse to Manila, as he observed the mood on board. He probably sensed the throbbing pride that surged through…

A day with the residents of Haven

By Aubreylaine M. Salazar Whenever Filipinos hold birthday parties for their lolos and lolas, the young ones would always wish their grandparents good health and, despite their advanced age, long life. Unfortunately, life is not a party and not every grandparent has grandkids and relatives to wish them well. For…

Maine Mendoza: Once Upon a Dream

Once upon a time, in the not-so-far-away town of Sta. Maria in Bulacan, there lived a girl named Maine Mendoza, who grew up with very low self-esteem. The very quiet girl wanted to become an artista but she knew she was not beautiful enough to enter Tinseltown. She thought she…

Alden Richards: Prince Noon

Nobody in PeopleAsia was surprised when Alden Richards (along with Maine Mendoza) was hailed as the "People's Choice" awardee for this year. But everyone in the team was definitely ecstatic. After all, the newly crowned Prince of Noontime TV has finally come to claim his rightful place in the pages…

Pia and Charo share their #BeYOUtifulStory

https://youtu.be/Ai9rg8ExMKU Ultherapy is proud to welcome Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and veteran actress and media executive Charo Santos-Concio into its family of brand ambassadors. Like the original endorsers of the US FDA-cleared, non-invasive skin-lifting-and-tightening treatment—Queen of all Media Kris Aquino, beauty editor Agoo Bengzon, fashion designer Rosanna Ocampo and…