June 2021 - PeopleAsia

How ‘the Siege’ in Baler eventually fostered Filipino-Spanish friendship

As the Philippines and Spain celebrate Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day today, June 30, a Spanish journalist and frequent visitor to the Philippines before the pandemic tries to put into context the long shared history between the two nations. By Jesus Valbuena On March 2021, 500 years had gone by since the…

Café lifestyle à la Paris in idyllic Alabang

The feel of having coffee and pastries along Avenue des Champs-Élysées without the need to leave the country and go through the hassles of being swabbed repeatedly and quarantined? That can be arranged! If you’re missing traveling and the joys of exploring and experiencing the finest culinary offerings abroad, look…

Swiss artist pays homage to country’s fishermen with art pieces made of driftwood

Art can spring forth from the most unlikely objects. Yes, even from items many of us already deem as useless. Ongoing until June 30, mixed media artist Jürg Casserini is showcasing his bangka (boat) art assemblage and driftwood art pieces at The Artologist Gallery at the Art Plaza Level 4,…

In memoriam: President Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III (1960-2021)

Former president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III passed away at 6.30 am today (June 24), his family has confirmed. He was 61 years old. The 15th president of the Republic of the Philippines, PNoy, as he was fondly called during his presidency, was also the only son of the late democracy…

Real estate developer launches two new leisure tourism estates in Batangas

The same pioneer real estate developer responsible for Punta Fuego, the premiere weekend development in Nasugbu, Batangas, has launched another upscale lifestyle development designed to appeal to much younger but equally demanding Filipinos. Landco raises the benchmark in resort living with the introduction of Club Laiya and CaSoBē in Batangas…

A Look Back: President Benigno S. Aquino III

Rest in peace, Mr. President! Here is former President Benigno S. Aquino III, 15th President of the Philippines in pictures: PeopleAsia publisher and president Babe Romualdez raises then Sen. Aquino's hand in a congratulatory gesture after being awarded as one of the People of the Year in 2009 Aquino with PeopleAsia…

An architectural gem’s METamorphosis

After years of delays and mishaps, the Metropolitan Theater of Manila, dubbed during its heyday as the “Grand Dame of Manila,” is opening its doors again to the public. By Bryle B. Suralta Photos courtesy of NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS There is a lost generation of Filipinos…

Grab gives out “anything and everything” as it turns nine

Grab, one of Southeast Asia’s leading "superapp," is turning nine in the Philippines. To celebrates its 9th anniversary in the country, it recently launched its two-week “Manyversary: The Anything and Everything Sale”, running until July 4. The sale offers consumers amazing discounts of up to 70 percent across Grab’s wide…

Tagumpay succeeds in giving Filipino rondalla music a boost in the US

Because of his decision to migrate to America as a young man, Tagumpay de Leon’s name may not ring a bell to many Filipinos, but the US transplant, who comes from an illustrious family of musicians, has done more than his fair share to promote Filipino culture and identity abroad…

Mike Toledo’s ‘gallery of love’

For someone who claims to be a casual art collector, this high profile lawyer and father of three has the works of such National Artists as Joya, Alcuaz, Imao, Luz and H.R. Ocampo. The masters’ works speak well of his taste in art–his expressionist nature, impressionist passion and sometimes abstract…