October 2020 - PeopleAsia

Anyone can cook!

Cooking has never been the author’s strongest suit, but by the end of this online cooking class by Chef Him Uy de Baron, she was able to whip up a two-in-one meal inspired by an Italian classic with a Filipino twist that was “to die for.” By Amanda Julia S.…

Living with ‘housemates’

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz A loving couple’s Mediterranean-inspired, nine-bedroom dream home turned into the stuff of nightmares really quick, as they found out that they, indeed, were never alone in it. It was Dec. 8, 2015 when Michael and Theo acquired a 480-sq.m property in one of the…

“Hideaway by the Bay” awaits you at Okada Manila

The long wait is over! Okada Manila, Asia’s largest Forbes five-star ultra-luxury integrated resort, is slowly easing its way into the new normal, as it welcomes guests back into the property with its “Hideaway by the Bay” staycation promotion. The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently granted Okada Manila the Certificate…

‘K lang yan!:’ Park Seo-joon is now with Smart

By Hermes Joy Tunac It's official: Park Seo-joon, one of South Korea's most bankable actors, has signed up as a brand ambassador for Smart Communications. The Itaewon Class star joins the ranks of Crash Landing on You's Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, who endorsed the telco giant earlier this year.…

The UN in the eyes of Filipinos through the years

How big of an impact has the Philippines, a developing country, left and continues to leave on a world body such as the United Nations (UN), which marks its 75th year in 2020? Filipino Footprints on the United Nations: Contributions to Sustainable Development, a recently launched hardbound book, tries to…

Watch out for the D1 Milano Kodachrome

What does a watch and photographic film have in common? They both capture the essence of time. The D1 Milano Kodachrome Analog Watch Limited This is the running theme behind the Kodachrome Analog Watch Limited Edition. Developed by Italian manufacturer D1 Milano under a licensing agreement with Kodak, the new…

Starting over in the time of corona

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz At 39, Jasper Munji saw life as a series of ladders to climb. From being a bright-eyed graduate who got employed by a large company, he worked his way up the commodities trading division, before finally becoming an executive for a startup. And then…

Locked down – and learning – with chocolates

By Tedrick Yau Aside from their flavorful and indulgent characteristics, chocolates – especially those produced by local farmers in the Philippines – also carry with them quite a rich history. And it’s something you might just want to nibble on one of these days. If eating chocolates simply feels too…

Environment-friendly company takes virus-zapping technology to a new level

We’ve religiously followed basic health protocols such as frequent hand-washing, masking and physical distancing, and, for the most part, they seem to be working. But what to do with the indoor air we breathe in, especially in public places like offices, restaurants, hotels and shops, which are slowly coming back…

Son Ye-jin’s favorite hair care products are now available in the PH

The Hallyu wave is here to stay, and it's going to get even better with the arrival of Jennyhouse Cosmetics from Korea. Like most women who watched the hit series "Crash Landing on You," Terry Dy of Areum Mnl immediately became a fan of the show's leading lady Son Ye-jin. …