July 2022 - PeopleAsia

Fidel V. Ramos, 94: “I lived and have lived a good and healthy life.”

Photography by MARK CHESTER ANG Former President Fidel V. Ramos passed away today, July 31, his family announced in a statement. “The Ramos family is profoundly saddened to announce the passing of former President Fidel Valdez Ramos,” the family’s statement read. They asked for privacy “as the family takes time…

Leading telco offers fans the chance to meet and greet Cha Eun-Woo

Smart Prepaid subscribers can get to join the live event by using their points on the GigaLife App and subscribing to Smart Prepaid promos. The Korean fever has yet to subside. And one of the country’s leading telcos is more than happy to give what its customers want. Smart Prepaid,…

‘Total body remodeling’ made faster, easier and safer

Country’s leading slimming center chain introduces the EvolveX, its newest machine that could effectively zap stubborn fat and cellulite in the tummy, trunk, thighs and upper arms. Marie France recently unveiled its newest machine, an exclusive to the fitness and slimming center chain, dubbed as EvolveX. Harnessing radio frequency and…

Sen. Legarda launches docu-series to highlight country’s native languages

Set to coincide with the upcoming celebration of Buwan ng Wikang Filipino this August, the Filipino culture and arts advocate, in partnership with NCCA, is set to launch and host a ten-part documentary series titled Usapang Wika to highlight the country’s main languages and keep them as well as other…

Artist Kristine Lim and musician Jonathan Manalo paint ‘Waves of Art’ with music

BY REGGIE ABANG In celebration of his 20th year as a composer, Jonathan Manalo collaborates with visual artist Kristine Lim for “Kwento ng Alon” — an art exhibit inspired by songs he has created through the years. Composer Jonathan Manalo and visual artist Kristine Lim Music and art meld into…

Kiefer Ravena returns as Cocolife brand ambassador

The basketball pro will again be on board, inspiring countless Filipinos to work hard, focus on their goals and dream big for their future. The "Phenom" is back under the Cocolife fold, as the company renews its exclusive with basketball star Kiefer Ravena as its brand ambassador for two more…

From gold to forever; from the barbell to the chapel

Dressed in an off-shoulder Francis Libiran creation, Hidilyn Diaz, the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist, weds coach Julius Naranjo in Catholic rites in the “City of Pines.” By Alex Y. Vergara Photos from Nice Photography & Exige Weddings, Francis Libiran and Arsi Baltazar Exactly one year after winning for the…

Taxation reforms, economic recovery measures and a flexible COVID-19 response top President Marcos’ first SONA

In front of lawmakers, local officials, businessmen and foreign dignitaries at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City, BBM made his case for the nation on a number of areas, including the implementation of taxation reforms and adjustments, an end to pandemic-related lockdowns, heightened vaccination and booster measures, and securing the…

The SONA red carpet is so back!

After the COVID-19 pandemic denied some of the country's most visible fashionistas from strutting their stuff two years in a row on the Batasang Pambansa red carpet, they're now back in style, acting as a prelude to the newly elected president's highly anticipated State of the Nation Address. Dressed in…

“Woman of Steel” inaugurates The Alice G. Eduardo Tennis and Aquatic Center in NU

Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corp. president and CEO Alice Eduardo led the ribbon-cutting ceremony of an eponymous, brand new and world-class tennis and aquatic sports facility at National University Laguna. Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corp. president and CEO Alice G. Eduardo is joined by her parents Dr. Andres…