June 2024 - PeopleAsia

Watsons champions sustainable retailing with opening of its first “Greener Store”

Watsons, the leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer, welcomed the opening of its first Greener Store in San Pedro, Laguna. The development is a testament to Watsons' commitment to sustainability, setting a new standard for a more eco-friendly retail in the Philippines. Watson's officials led by Alisandrea Coloma, senior manager…

Lakeside living at its best from the Active Group

One of the country’s leading community developers offers harried Metro Manilans a number of reasons why they should invest in Mozzafiato, its latest premier real estate development along the shores of Taal Lake. If you crave a temporary escape from Metro Manila, then perhaps it’s time you invest in lakeside…

Divisoria, Manila & Rampa Manila 2

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Neric Beltran, Anthony Ramirez, Val Taguba, Jhobes Estrella and Mark Rancy paid tribute to a sprawling city and its equally iconic shopping district at Rampa Manila 2. Neric Beltran Who hasn't been to — or at least heard of — Divisoria? Well, the land…

Bond No. 9: A New York-inspired collection of scents combining East and West

What makes Bond No. 9 perfume unique? For one, it is a study in contrasts, a mingling of East and West, Dubai and New York, ancient and modern, that captures the emerging international mood of 21s- century Big Apple. Since 2003, Bond No. 9, which is exclusively carried in the…

MoCAF pushes boundaries of art on its third year

Established in 2022, the annual event aims to showcase the country’s evolving art scene while amplifying art inclusivity and appreciation. With a bigger venue this year, MoCAF is set to feature 47 galleries, MoCAF Dialogues and MoCAF XTN. Kenneth Garcia, Beauty Behind Now on its third year, MoCAF, the Modern…

Puey Quiñones Holiday 2024: “Waisted,” not “wasted,” ’50s glam

“Glam. Opulence. Old Hollywood.” That, in a nutshell, was how internationally renowned Filipino fashion designer Puey Quiñones described the stunning 12-piece collection embodying his Holiday 2024 aesthetic. Held at Quiñones’ eponymous Atelier in Makati, the event was a spectacular yet intimate showcase of the designer’s vibrant and inventive creations for the…

Kim Chiu shares her season-proof skincare secrets

As the newest face behind Gluta-C, the country’s “Chinita Princess” has found an effective, affordable and doable beauty routine regardless of the season. As summer gives way to rains, Kum Chiu, the newest face behind Gluta-C, remains as fresh and as radiant as ever. It’s as if the heat and…

A taste of authentic Kapampangan cuisine in Tagaytay

It is a “north-meets-south situation" at Binulo, says its owner. While she and her collaborators “copy-pasted” the original menu from the Pampanga-based restaurant, they added, for instance, Tagaytay-style Bulalo as one of their offerings. Batute or fried frogs By Maan D’Asis Pamaran Travelers from Metro Manila often plan a trip…

RCBC’s Lito Villanueva is now a ‘global fintech elite’

There's a new global fintech elite in town — and he comes from one of the country's leading homegrown banks. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) executive vice president and chief innovation and inclusion officer Lito Villanueva has been honored as one of the elite few on The Asian Banker (TAB)…

Ginebra San Miguel Archangel Reserve: A ‘must-dry’ premium gin

The producer of the world’s largest-selling gin introduces its latest 'gin-novation' — the Ginebra San Miguel Archangel Reserve, a super-premium dry gin that embodies 190 years of gin-making experience. During the toast, celebrating the new Ginebra San Miguel Archangel Reserve led by GSMI General Manager Noli Macalalag and GSMI officers…