April 2022 - PeopleAsia

Smart to back up Kai Sotto in NBA bid

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is rallying behind long-time Smart ambassador Kai Sotto’s bid to become the first homegrown Filipino to be drafted in the NBA this June 23. Kai Sotto The pledge of support comes after the 19-year-old former “Batang Gilas’ and member of the training pool of the Men’s…

Nikulas Lebajo explores new genres without abandoning his signature style

This year is a significant one for the artist who not only turns 50, but is also celebrating his 34th year in the local art scene. His decision to work in Laguna is mirrored in his more recent artworks, including portraitures and more figurative renditions of various subjects. The year…

Frederique Constant teams up with Filipino artist Dex Fernandez for its Passion Collection

Swiss watchmaker Frederique Constant has partnered with Filipino artist Dex Fernandez for a mono-edition release of five remarkable timepieces with unique hand-painted dials. A collaboration of monumental firsts, these pieces will be sold at the “Wear Your HeART” private online auction. "Solidarity" In the past years, we have seen watchmaking…

Caritas Manila donates $20,000 to war-torn Ukraine

The Catholic Church’s charity arm has also contributed over P2B to address COVID-19 and P47M for the victims of typhoon Odette. Charity transcends faith, borders and even distances. War is evil and a big chunk of its victims are not those who wage it, but ordinary people often caught in…

Expect more than 126 million jobs from the tourism sector in the next decade

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals that the travel and tourism sector is expected to create nearly 126 million new jobs within the next decade. The bullish forecast from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) also shows that the sector will be a…

Enjoy a whole new world of flavors at the Café 1228 buffet

Whether it's off-the-grill meats and seafood, Asian and local selections, handmade pasta and pizza, decadent desserts, as well as breads, charcuterie, or cheeses, New World Makati Hotel’s Café 1228 turns any weekend into a feast with its latest offerings. Cafe 1228 at New World Makati Hotel The carving station features…

Curated European designer brands all under one roof

From cocktail dresses to men’s sneakers, leather accessories to scented candles, sunglasses to handmade Italian jewelry, Moressi, which recently opened its newest store at Okada Manila, offers shoppers with a range of hard-to-resist options to help boost their mood and update their wardrobes. As sure as night turns to day,…

Jing Monis’ urban beauty oasis and café await

Envisioned by one of the country’s leading hair and beauty authorities as a semi-outdoor haven for clients and their companions to de-stress, pamper themselves and enjoy a good meal, Jing Monis Salon Al Fresco and Café in Pasay City is so far the first and only one of its kind…

Clarity and scope of ambition in abstractions

Art Lounge Manila presents “Monumental Abstracts,” an ongoing exhibit of literally huge and eye-catching works of art by several artists, who derive their respective inspirations from such sources as textiles, sunsets and classical music. Does size really matter? Is bigger necessarily better? Again, it depends on the eye of the…

Five star-quality Cantonese cuisine at to-go prices in BGC

Through Lam’s Kitchen, Chef Lam Ling Kui, also known as Chef Ben, brings with him years of experience in cooking authentic Cantonese dishes in some of Hong Kong’s most popular teahouses and hotels. Lam’s Kitchen, which prides itself in serving “rich, diverse and authentic” Cantonese flavors, recently opened in Bonifacio…