August 2023 - PeopleAsia

Visual artist Marivic Rufino’s dreamscapes take form in “Scintilla”

Maria Victoria “Marivic” Rufino recently wowed guests at the Conrad Manila as she debuted her latest artworks with “Scintilla: Dreamscapes” for the 25th edition of the hotel’s “Of Art and Wine (OAAW)” exhibit at Gallery C. Visual artist Marivic Rufino (CENTER), with SMHCC executive vice president Peggy Angeles, renowned art…

Salcedo Auctions highlights private collection of UnionBank’s Edwin Bautista and wife Aileen

To mark the debut of the auction house’s Private Art, Public Lives series, the president and CEO of UnionBank and his educator-wife showcase their collection of rare objects from pre-colonial and Spanish colonial Philippines in a three-day exhibit. That they're priceless is a given. What motivates them primarily to collect…

Veteran newscaster Mike Enriquez passes away at 71

Considered by many as a trailblazer in broadcast journalism, Enriquez was best known as one of the anchors of GMA Network’s Saksi, primetime TV newscast 24 Oras and as host of public affairs program Imbestigador. Photography by SARA BLACK Veteran TV and radio newscaster Mike Enriquez passed away on Tuesday,…

Jo-An Darlene Chua-Yu: Passion, purpose and profession

Twenty-three years into her journey with Pru Life UK, multi award-winning financial advisor Jo-An Darlene Chua-Yu has grown to become the president and CEO of her own insurance agency — a full-time job that enables her to serve her clients, mentor a new generation of industry professionals and, at the…

Pinky Tobiano wears humanitarian hat for typhoon victims

Weaving her unique brand of magic on the table, the chemist and tablescape diva teamed up with West Elm and Pottery Barn in a one-night only buying event to help displaced families in Bustos, Bulacan, where she is also part of the community. West Elm and Pottery Barn recently lent…

Digital marketer Billy dela Fuente shares his secrets to success

After proving his mettle in the world of professional direct marketing, this fast-food-crew-member-turned-entrepreneur is now sharing his secrets to inspire others. Billy dela Fuente An entrepreneur and salesman at heart, Billy dela Fuente – who was USANA Health Sciences’ top income earner in the Philippines from 2013 to 2019 and…

Art you can carry

For the first time since its inception 30 years ago, Fino Leatherware launches an art-led collaborative project featuring the works of artist Kara Pangilinan. The limited-edition collection will be available at the brand's flagship store at Power Plant Mall by the end of September. Since its founding in 1992, Fino…

Airline offers budget-friendly Manila-Tokyo flights

Japan’s low-cost airline ZIPAIR expanded its network to include the Manila-Tokyo route, with daily direct flights between the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Narita Airport, giving Filipinos more options to visit and explore Japan. ZIPAIR, which operates under Japan Airlines, offers attractive ticket prices while making sure that every passenger…

Dreams for a more livable city is underlying theme in this year’s Ilagan festival

Ilagan’s annual Mammangi Festival honors the city’s corn farmers and its main cash crop, while inspiring its citizens to look forward to better days ahead, as Mayor Josemarie Diaz exhorted everyone to work on attaining the “five pillars” of a livable city by 2030: survivability, sustainability, innovations, mobility and development.…

A different form of inclusion for the differently abled

“And why do we have to be concerned with PWDs? Simply because they are our brothers and sisters, our family members, our friends and citizens of our country who, given the right opportunities, will be able to not only help themselves, but also help their own families, communities and our…