January 2025 - PeopleAsia

Alice Eduardo and Small Laude’s ‘Daddeh’ Andres Antonino Eduardo passes away

By Franchesca L. Tuazon All our hugs were not enough,” Alice Eduardo told her father on his deathbed. “You were always, always there for me.” The father of "Woman of Steel" Alice Eduardo and social media superstar Small Laude passed away today, Jan. 31 at the age of 90. Best…

Artist Katrina Cuenca turns another year older, another hue bolder in latest show

The visual artist presents "Tetrachromacy," the continuous evolution in her artistic development, in her annual birthday show with Galerie Joaquin. The exhibition, which ends today, Jan. 31, includes her most recent paintings and sculptures. The title of this exhibition was inspired by Cuenca’s recent discovery of her unique ability to…

Beauty and pampering beyond the basics at Ensorcell Beauty

The newest beauty destination in Greenhills is also the first and so far only beauty establishment in the Philippines to carry Highs Canada coffee spa products, including Highs spa chairs with its built-in comfort recliners, foot-and-hand spa basins and built-in water heating. How one looks, whether we care to admit…

Shiela Valderrama essays highs and lows of bipolar sufferers in new musical

The seasoned singer-actress stars in a “role of a lifetime” as Diana Goodman in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical Next to Normal, a Sandbox Collective production, opening on February 2 at Ayala Circuit’s Powermac Center Blackbox Theater. By Alex Y. Vergara Shiela Valderrama opens the new year on a high…

The terno as an art form inspired by another art form

For its fourth edition, TernoCon 2025 asked this year’s finalists to draw inspirations from the artworks of some of the best and most celebrated Filipino artists in fashioning their respective three-piece collections. Capiz's Peach Garde, who channelled National Artist Leandro Locsin's iconic buildings, wins top prize. By Alex Y. Vergara…

London School of Economics launches 23rd chapter in the Philippines

The recent development, which was graced by Sen. Mark Villar and UK Deputy Ambassador Alistair White, also establishes LSE’s foothold in the region with its first international cluster in Southeast Asia. One of its aims is to develop an entrepreneurial mindset among the youth as they compete and adapt to…

NUSTAR’s “Taste Cebu 2025” celebrates province’s rich culinary “heart and soul”

"Taste Cebu 2025" recently concluded a gastronomic celebration of Cebu’s rich heritage and vibrant future as far as cuisine goes. A signature event by NUSTAR Resort Cebu, this year’s event was set in January in time for the Sinulog festivities, and was a unique collaboration between local artisan chefs, top…

Take your palates on a trip to “Paradise” this Lunar New Year

Paradise Dynasty, which recently opened its fourth branch at Greenbelt 5, is globally recognized for its "World's First 8 Flavored Xiao Long Bao." The restaurant’s other must-try dishes are the Stir-Fried Shredded Pork in Black Bean Sauce served with Chinese Crepes, La Mian with Braised Pork Belly in Signature Pork Bone Soup,…

Ponce Veridiano’s “Breath Upon Nature”

The landscape artist celebrated for his ability to merge art, nature and emotion, is set to unveil his latest exhibit, his second since taking a leap from the garden to the canvas, at W/17 in Makati. By Franchesca L. Tuazon Hosted at W/17 showroom in Makati, the exhibit runs from…

Gordon Ramsay likens Filipino food to the “Sleeping Beauty of Asia”

The celebrity chef and person behind Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, among other restaurants and reality TV shows, regaled foodies, culinary students, restaurateurs and fellow chefs at the Newport Performing Arts Theater with stories and words of wisdom while revealing his personal Pinoy culinary favorites, including sisig, spring rolls a…