December 2022 - PeopleAsia

Recharge after the mad Yuletide dash at any of these two Ortigas hotels

Beyond Christmas, Holiday Inn Manila Galleria and Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria unveil surprises for the last days of 2022 and the start of 2023 The holiday season, soon after the Christmas rush, is usually the best time for an urban staycation when the roads unclog and most people travel out.…

Brand specializing in effortless, trend-proof clothing opens first mall store

First launched as an e-commerce brand in 2021, BOCU Lifestyle launches its first ever brick-and-mortar outlet at SM MOA. Style and comfort are not mutually exclusive. You don’t need to leave style by the door should you opt for a relaxed, laidback apparel. First launched as an e-commerce brand in…

Son Ye-jin shares first pic of baby with Hyun Bin

Superstar couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin's son finally made his social media debut today, as mom Ye-jin posted an image of his feet on Instagram, alongside a sentimental caption. The Crash Landing on You love-team-turned-real-life couple welcomed their first baby last month. On your feet! Meet Hyun Bin and…

Eraserheads reunion concert serves more than nostalgia

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz / Photos from Ant Savvy Creatives and Entertainment The much-awaited return of Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro at last night’s “Huling El Bimbo” reunion concert at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque City may have been quite different from your…

A “shero” rises to the top

Nina Aguas, the executive chairperson of The Insular Life Assurance Company, Ltd. and head of its women empowerment program — aptly dubbed as the InLife Sheroes Advocacy and Movement — shares with PeopleAsia some valuable lessons she has learned along the way. By Alex Y. Vergara Behind that warm, welcoming…

Albert Andrada is set to conquer Paris Fashion Week

The fashion event, happening from January 25 to 26, at the Westin Paris Vendome, will see Andrada collaborating with BaroQco, a jewelry-maker known for creating crowns for other beauty queens. From Manila to Dubai, Las Vegas to Paris, Albert Andrada is set to make fashion history for the Philippines as…

Cartier creates ripples that stand the test of time with its Pebble-shaped watch

Cartier’s limited-edition pebble-shaped watch recaptures the vintage aesthetic of its 1972 predecessor with its newly redesigned 18-carat gold casing, eggshell-colored dial and Manufacture 430 MC movement. The Cartier Pebble-shaped watch has been reissued at 150 limited edition pieces From its earliest timepieces to its most recent releases, Cartier has been…

Maria Ressa shows us how to stand up to a dictator

The Rappler CEO, PeopleAsia People of the Year 2022 awardee and Nobel Peace Prize winner released her new book, How to Stand Up to a Dictator, which chronicles her life and career as a journalist and what she has learned so far in her fight to uphold the truth against…

Max Mara opens its first store in the Philippines

The Italian luxury fashion brand worn by celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Gigi Hadid and Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, recently launched its first store in the Philippines at Greenbelt 3 in Makati. Marilou Koa (fourth from left) and Johnlu Koa (far right) with…

Four designers in one store

As if Rhett Eala’s chic but classic ready-to-wear pieces are not enough, fashionistas now also have the works of three other designers such as Ivar Aseron, Twettie de Leon and Jo Ann Bitagcol to choose and draw inspiration from. By Alex Y. Vergara Fashionistas doing some last-minute Christmas shopping for…