January 2024 - PeopleAsia

French ambassador fetes PeopleAsia awardees

French Ambassador Marie Fontanel hosted last week a reception for PeopleAsia’s “People of the Year” awardees for 2024 in her official residence in Makati, with members of the diplomatic corps and top businessmen in attendance. Present were British Ambassador Laure Beaufils and Italian Ambassador Marco Clemente. By JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ…

Start a ‘healthy’ shopping habit at Watsons Health Expo 2024

Mark your calendars as Watsons holds the biggest Watsons Health Expo 2024 from Feb. 1 to 4 at the SM Megatrade Hall. Staged by Watsons Club, the brand’s customer loyalty program, shoppers will enjoy exclusive benefits, promos and more from a plethora of brands during the four-day event. Shoppers will…

French Impressionism takes centerstage with ‘Monet & Friends Alive’

After bringing to life the world of Van Gogh, BGC Arts Center turns the spotlight on French Impressionism with its immersive "Monet & Friends Alive" exhibit, which opens Jan. 31. Created and produced by Grande Experiences, Monet & Friends Alive is a multi-sensory experience designed to entertain the whole family.…

Korean film set in the Philippines to hit global cinemas this year

A joint production between Parallax Studio, Robosheep Studios, GV Labs, Will Studios, Viva Films and Ovation Productions, The Guardian, which stars Nam Woo Hyun, Park Eun Hye and Han Jae Seok, also features Filipino talents Yassi Pressman and Eric Ejercito. The cast and producers of The Guardian For the first time…

The world’s nurturers-in-chief get to express themselves through art

Sining Filipina, a groundbreaking competition aims to provide a platform for Filipino women to express their artistic talents, promoting them as originators of art and empowering them in the creative realm. Cash prize of P25,000 awaits grand prize winner. Deadline for submission of entries is January 31, 2024. SM Supermalls’…

Meralco partners with McDonald’s in pursuit of sustainability efforts

Meralco, the country's largest power distributor equipped with expertise in green initiatives, joined forces with McDonald's to power eco-friendly practices in the fast-food giant's operations. Kenneth S. Yang shares the full scale of McDonald’s successful partnership with Meralco in this video. This collaboration between One Meralco and Golden Arches Development…

Shiseido promises ‘rise to radiance’ with revamped Vital Perfection line

Shiseido recently launched its Vital Perfection Advanced Cream, which promises to show visible results in as little as one week. The cream also registered high efficacy for Asian skin, which is a plus for Filipinos. Shiseido's Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream Powered by the remarkable combination of Shiseido's…

Rolex & Tennis: Australian Open kicks off exciting 2024 season

With legends of the sport making their emotional return and talented future stars eager to make their mark against established champions, the 2024 tennis season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions of the tournament. Coco Gauff (USA) in action for her 1st round women's singles…

The privilege of her smile

PeopleAsia's editor-in-chief JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ remembers former President Cory Aquino in this heartfelt tribute from one of PeopleAsia's special issues. President Cory Aquino with the author I remember the day she first called me by my first name. I had worked in her media bureau when she was a presidential…

Wander into the ‘Paracosm’ of Ivan Co

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ In his search for ‘self-reconciliation’ through meditation, artist Ivan Co ended up building his own ‘Paracosm’ – a world of pendulums, semi-precious stones and metals, and other meticulously crafted pieces – that inspires viewers to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life…