February 2024 - PeopleAsia

Newest collab keeps shoe wearers in step with art

A first in Philippine fashion, the collaboration between local shoe brand Lakat Sustainables and Filipino artists Doktor Karayom, Garapata and Lilianna Manahan to create contemporary yet statement sneakers aims to promote wearable art while advancing the ingenuity of the country’s young creatives. Dex Fernandez (Garapata), Lilianna Manahan and Russell Trinidad…

Anna Winstel Chow Antonio weaves dreams into life

Couples dream about their dream weddings. Event stylist and floral designer Anna Winstel Chow Antonio brings such dreams to life. Long before she became a fairy godmother of sorts for soon- to-wed couples in search of that dreamlike setting, Anna was a fresh graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial…

Goal-oriented strength & conditioning training through proper coaching

Given their expertise and emphasis on strength and conditioning training, Kinetix + will help assist you in how to best achieve your objectives and see results. Health is wealth! It may sound like a cliche, but there is no other way to put it. The degree of healthy living you…

A new generation of Filipino designers set to conquer New York with ‘Filipinxt’

Led by Filipinos for Filipinos and the world, the grand fashion presentation brings Manila to Manhattan as it celebrates Pinoy style and culture. Being one of the major fashion capitals in the world, New York has been a dream destination for many Filipino designers. Creativity thrives everywhere in the Big…

RJ & Vanessa Ledesma: Works of love

By GRACE C. DIEZ It may not have been love at first sight, but multi-hyphenate couple RJ Ledesma and Vanessa Pastor-Ledesma somehow found the way, not just into an epic romance, but to a happy and productive married life — and they have three children and four startups to show…

Bohol gathering showcases country’s growing farm tourism potential

By Alex Y. Vergara Led by former tourism chief Mina Gabor, the annual Philippine Farm Tourism Conference, which is open to farmers, farm owners and farming enthusiasts, marries best practices in farming and tourism as it explores sustainable growth through the cultivation of fruit and vegetable farms, aquaculture and artisanal…

Jon De Guzman & Sara Soliven-De Guzman: What matters most

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ When Jon De Guzman and Sara Soliven-De Guzman tied the knot at the Archbishop’s Palace in Mandaluyong City on Jan. 5, 1999, the priest who officiated in the wedding played “What Matters Most ” during the ceremony. Now, 25 years into their marriage, these…

Heart believes in finance app’s vision to provide financial inclusion

GCash recently kicked off its partnership with Heart, as it reaffirmed its commitment of guiding Filipinos on their financial journey. Heart's experiences illustrate how the app empowers the A-list celebrity in her own financial journey, as she shared with people insights and tips on how to sustain it. Behind the…

Victor & Linda Ley: Take two!

BY ALEX Y. VERGARA After losing a spouse to cancer and emerging from a failed marriage, respectively, Victor and Linda Ley have learned for themselves that “love’s more comfortable the second time you fall.” “In everything you do as a couple, be it big or small, always be appreciative. I…

Chet & Margie Espino: Love, hope, faith & acceptance

BY ALEX Y. VERGARA Aneurysm, cancer, going blind, witnessing the family home razed to the ground. Name it, Margie has experienced it. Yet, instead of losing their faith in God, she and husband, Chet, have completely surrendered themselves to Him. Come what may. Thy will be done. “My intense longing…