February 2021 - PeopleAsia

Who’s ready for KUWTK’s final season?

Get ready for some emotional, surprising and iconic moments in the much-anticipated final season of the crowd's favorite Kardashian-Jenner show. It’s your last chance to keep up with Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kris, Kylie, Kendall for the ultimate fam finale of Keeping Up With the Kardashians Season 20 premiere on March 19…

Coffee shop celebrating pride of place morphs into a “special events” restaurant

As long-time advocates of the buy local campaign, its owners view this development as a “natural progression” from their previous efforts. After all, it is what the pandemic calls for: local sourcing of products. By Alex Y. Vergara Kapetolyo, the landmark coffee place within a stone’s throw from Manila City…

Say goodbye to ‘maskne’

A year has passed since quarantine began. Since then, many Filipinos have experienced mask-ne, pimple marks, and blemishes on the skin due to the constant use of a facemask. This poses a challenge towards achieving clear and blemish-free skin. Because of this, Kiehl’s wants to help every Filipino achieve their…

#EDSA35

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in the Philippine STAR's Feb 25, 2021 issue and on Philstarlife.com. If the 1986 EDSA people power revolution — the three-day people power revolt that put an end to a 20-year totalitarian regime — were a human being, he/she, at 35, would have settled…

Biden admin names Vico Sotto as one of the world’s 12 “anti-corruption champions”

Pasig City Mayor Victor Ma. Regis “Vico” Sotto, one of PeopleAsia’s People of the Year 2021 awardees, continues to reap honors for the country and his constituents, as he has been named by US President Joe Biden’s administration as one its 12 global "anti-corruption champions.” Sotto, son of local celebrities…

Which type of shopper are you?

This is what grocery shopping looked like during pre-covid days: long lines at the cash register, bumping into different people, looking for specific items in other parts of the store, and lastly, carrying lots of items in your basket. Today, grocery shopping has taken a high-tech turn. More shoppers are…

BREAKING: Sequel to HB, SYJ Smart ad ‘inevitable’

BY JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ Smart Philippines announced today that a sequel to the “K-lig” commercial featuring Korean superstars and real-life couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin is forthcoming. Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin in the recently released BTS of their Smart commercial/ Screengrab from Smart's YouTube Channel Last Feb.…

Get that post-Valentine’s glow in four easy steps

This beauty clinic’s “glow-from-home” kit is perhaps one of the best skin-care regimens the beauty doctor ordered, as a good number of people still prefer to stay safe at home these days. Valentine’s Day may be over, but who says looking radiantly beautiful for yourself and for that special someone…

Bank shares with priority clients more ways to prosper in the Year of the Ox

Zodiac readings and traditional misua do mix, and they mix rather perfectly as must-haves for any celebration to usher in the Chinese New Year. And despite abnormal times, EastWest Priority clients got the full experience in the latest leg of the EastWest Priority lifestyle series. The special Chinese New Year…

High-end Boracay resort-hotel welcomes new GM

Crimson Resort and Spa in Boracay recently announced the appointment of Patrick Manthe as its new general manager. Located on Station Zero, the world-class establishment is a 192-key resort with 3,000 sq m of powdery white sand beach. Manthe’s addition to the resort-hotel brings fresh inspiration to its team members.…