July 2020 - PeopleAsia

Century Tuna inspires Filipinos to #StayStrong

Launched earlier this year by Nadine Lustre and Alden Richards, the road to Century Tuna Superbods 2020 was all set with a message "every day is a chance to be a better you." But when the current pandemic hit the country, the annual fitness competition, along with its 34 finalists,…

SONA 2020: No minced words

by JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Clocking in at a little over an hour and 41 minutes, President Rodrigo Duterte’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) was loaded with praise for the government’s efforts in fighting COVID-19 – and choice words for his enemies. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers…

SONA brooch to serve as unity symbol during tough times

Made of inabel fabric, the half-sun brooch, which comes either in cream or blue, is the brainchild of the newly formed Philippine Fashion Coalition. Expect to see it on the collars and chests of most people, both at the Batasan and on Zoom, who will attend and hear President Duterte’s…

Where the good guys are

After spending years working in an industry that was unrelated to his training, this nurse decided that now is the best time to return to his passion. Rence Urian Rence is a 29-year-old nursing graduate. 2020 was supposed to be the year when he would finally answer his heart’s true…

Love, love, Lavender

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ July is almost at an end, which means that the lavender fields of Provence have most probably peaked already. And while you might have missed that flight to Southern France to witness it — due to the numerous travel restrictions in place — you…

Techglobal’s Vesbo Pipes leads quest for potable water

Having observed that a majority of water infrastructures were made from galvanized iron (GI) pipes – materials that are prone to rusting and leakage – entrepreneur Antonio Chua moved to improve water-piping systems in the country in 1995. More than two decades later, the innovations he introduced lives on. During…

A five-star dining experience at home

Earlier in the quarantine period, Sheraton Manila Hotel launched its to-go offering featuring signatures from both its S Kitchen and Oori Korean Restaurant. Now, Sheraton continues to serve exciting dining options to bring the five-star dining experience at the comforts of your own homes. Specialty Cakes Sheraton Specialty Cakes Exquisite…

Rain or shine, Foodpanda will be there

The weather these days is, without a doubt, unpredictable. One day, it's sunny, and the next, there's a rainstorm. Foodpanda will deliver food and suppliers that matter, rain or shine. Weather the storm (pun intended) and allow one of the country's on-demand delivery service Foodpanda to become your daily partner…

10 things not to miss on this weekend’s market in Eastwood

In case you missed stocking on fresh produce and other essentials over the weekend, you still have a chance to shop for everything you need at the last leg of the “Harvest to Goodness Weekend Market” at Eastwood Central Plaza in Eastwood City this July 24 to 26. The project…

Julia Montes is the new face of Avignon

Fresh from a one-year hiatus and the pandemic lockdown, Julia Montes is rediscovering the limelight, looking refreshed and better than ever thanks to Avignon Clinic, which recently signed her up as its newest endorser. Julia Montes Avignon Clinic is a full dermatology and aesthetic center of excellence with five-star hotel-like…