January 2021 - PeopleAsia

Beyond five stars

As foodpanda continues to help the food and beverage industry survive and thrive in the new normal, the on-demand food delivery service takes a moment to honor the outstanding establishments that embody the inspiring Filipino traits of determination and resilience. The pandawards celebrates business and entrepreneur excellence under foodpanda, and…

Rex Int’l’s Danda Buhain on the importance of books and education even during a pandemic

The year 2021 marks a time filled with new beginnings and fresh opportunities for Danda Crimelda Buhain who, as managing director and now chief external affairs officer of Rex International, has spent two decades of her professional life mostly behind the scenes developing products for the family business. This year…

“EDSA traffic will never be the same again”

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ There’s no stopping Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar and the ‘Build, Build, Build’ team from decongesting the 23.8-km highway, which passes across six cities in the metropolis. “The next generation of Filipinos will never experience the same EDSA traffic that we have…

A twist to your favorite Filipino dishes

Royal Umbrella rice, the beloved Thai staple, is a favorite among supermarkets in over 100 countries worldwide. Now available in the Philippines, Royal Umbrella carries more than forty decades of history and culture that is best experienced in every bite paired with your favorite ulam (Filipino main course). Royal Umbrella…

RTW trends ’21: A return to authentic stories and out-of-the-box concepts

If there’s one thing consumers have learned over the past year, says designer Lesley Mobo, it's that they don’t need more of the same. What they need are less, but well-made products, including clothes, that connect with them emotionally. By Alex Y. Vergara While bigger, more established retail brands try…

Sail Residences: Award-winning luxury by the bay

From its Balinese resort-inspired design elements to modern amenities, all the way up to spacious cuts and the promise of living in a safe, upscale community – this prime property along Manila Bay sailed to success as it bagged two Design Awards at the 2020 Property Guru Awards. Testament to…

Withstanding the test of time

Creating a skincare means continuously keeping up with the modern ideals and needs of its users. This is why Mestiza continues to grow the brand to reflect its values and direction. The brand's revamp of its iconic packaging is a testament to this vision. Intending to give more to its…

MET Museum ushers in 2021 with Betsy Westendorp retrospective

Despite the pandemic, art, as a form of expression, continues to find a ways to inspire and flourish. From January 29 to March 15, the Metropolitan Museum of Manila (MET) will showcase a retrospective of the celebrated Spanish-Filipino artist Betsy Westendorp at its ground floor Tall Galleries. Dubbed as “Passages:…

Vico Sotto named as one of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) awardees

Pasig City Mayor Victor "Vico" Ma. Regis Sotto, the “People’s Choice” awardee in PeopleAsia's People of the Year 2021, has been named as one of 2020’s Outstanding Young Men awardees by The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Foundation. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto /Photography by Mark Chester Ang Sotto, son of Vic Sotto…

“Democracy has prevailed!”

And the true unifier and transformational leader that he is, President Joe Biden rallied fellow Americans behind him in writing the next great chapter of the American story—a story steeped in hope not fear, unity not division, light not darkness. By Alex Y. Vergara It has been said often enough…