January 2019 - PeopleAsia

Are you ready for the Year of the Pig?

On February 5, the Earth Pig will usher in the Chinese New Year. Aside from promises of blessings and good fortune, the Year of the Pig also promises to be an auspicious period of success in many spheres of your life. Even before the clock strikes 12, the magic of…

Filipino rock legend Pepe Smith dies at 71

By Bryle B. Suralta Filipino rock and roll pioneer William Feliciano “Pepe” Smith died on Monday, January 28, at the age of 71, his daughter Daisy Smith-Owen confirmed on a Facebook post earlier this morning. "Thank you for everything papa bear ko. Thank you for being the best dad in…

Diamond Hotel Philippines welcomes the “Year of the Earth Pig”

An auspicious “Year of the Earth Pig” awaits you at Diamond Hotel Philippines! The five-star hotel is here to greet you with a nice, warm Kung Hei Fat Choi, as it welcomes the Chinese New Year with a grand celebration of hope, abundance and prosperity. Featuring the culinary specialties of Chinese chef Yang…

Lexus Philippines celebrates its 10th anniversary

Lexus Philippines recently held its 10th anniversary party last at the Lexus Manila Showroom in Bonifacio Global City. “As we celebrate the new year, we not only welcome the bright new horizons it brings—we also celebrate an important milestone,” said Lexus Philippines president Satoru Suzuki. The brand made its local debut in January…

The Ascott Limited Philippines hosts first-ever golf tourney

The Ascott Limited Philippines hosted the first-ever Ascott Golf Tournament in Southwoods Golf and Country Club last November. And more than 100 players from Ascott’s account partners and loyal patrons came out to play. According to The Ascott Limited Philippines' team, the golf tournament aimed to celebrate the milestones of 2018 and…

SM’s Henry Sy Sr. passes on at 94

By Alex Y. Vergara Business magnate, industrialist and philanthropist Henry Sy Sr., chairman emeritus of SM Investments Corporation and a man whose dream when he was just starting out in business was to provide every Filipino with a good, dependable pair of shoes, passed on this morning, January 19. He…

Fox+ is now home of UFC in the Philippines

UFC and FOX Networks Group Asia sign a multi-year deal to showcase live events and original UFC programing to fans in the Philippines. UFC and FOX Networks Group Asia announced their multi-year media-rights deal in the Philippines that will see the streaming of UFC’s 42 live events in 2019, including its…

‘Be Your Own Expert’ with BYS Cosmetics

By Hermes Joy Tunac Most women have managed to develop their own go-to makeup routines after almost endless practice. For this writer, she does her makeup in just five minutes – moisturize, put sunscreen, do brows, brush some mineralized powder all over the face and finish everything off with one…

Wilcon Depot beefs up e-commerce presence

With e-commerce becoming a permanent feature in the way we shop and conduct business in the Philippines, it is inevitable for Wilcon Depot, Philippines’ top home retailer, to expand its presence online. Launched recently, Wilcon Depot online is designed for your convenience. “With the unfolding of our newest offering, more…

How do you want your crabs?

Shangri-La at the Fort opens Ministry of Crab, a new seafood restaurant that celebrates the goodness of crabs and Sri Lanka’s love for delicious food. By Alex Y. Vergara A new ministry recently opened in Bonifacio Global City, and it’s not the ministry of magic. In fact, it’s even better,…