Alex Vergara, Author at PeopleAsia

Cuban nights (and days) at Villar Sipag complex

Havana Club, a Cuban-inspired bar and restaurant offering an extensive range of distilled liquors and spirits, luscious food and upscale experience, recently opened to cater to a growing clientele in the booming Las Piñas, Parañaque and Bacoor areas. Located within the three-hectare Villar Sipag complex along C5 Extension in Las…

Cool down this summer with Novotel’s staycation treats

As temperatures continue to sizzle, Novotel has lined up more reasons for friends and families to go on a much-needed staycation. If you can't beat the heat, you can certainly manage it, even revel in it within the cool comforts of one of Quezon City's leading business and family hotels. …

Megan’s bid to stay forever young

The former beauty queen attributes her natural glow to healthy living and a holistic approach to beauty and wellness. By Alex Y. Vergara Miss World 2013 Megan Young has a new role, and it could be one of her most important roles yet as she nears her 30s. In keeping…

A refreshing summer soirée with TWG Tea

With the sun ablazing, TWG Tea inspires tea lovers to a chic summertime soirée decked out in the most refreshing iced teas, tea accessories and decadent patisseries for the tea table. Inspired by the fashion trends of the season, the luxurious TWG Tea Iced Teabag Collection comes in 15 invigorating…

Rolex China Sea Race 2018 wraps up in Subic Bay

The final yachts arrived in Subic Bay last April 2, wrapping up the 2018 Rolex China Sea Race. A total of 29 boats took part in the 2018 edition with 265 competitors hailing from 22 territories. The 18-year-old multihull record was broken by Karl Kwok’s MOD 70 Beau Geste with…

Rustan’s summer travel fair sizzles with prizes and surprises

Rustan’s makes your summer adventures more memorable this 2018, as it kicks off the hottest season with a travel fair. Give in to you wanderlust and find all you’ll ever need to plan your most exciting summer escape yet with Rustan’s. Whether you’re a jet-setting traveler who’s smitten with the…

What the fashion plates wore during the summer break

What do these high-profile women have in common? Apart from being passionate and accomplished in their chosen fields, they’re also known for their innate sense of style to thousands if not millions of their followers who are glued to their every move. And just as their unique fashion sense reveals…

Top fashion designers join The Peninsula Manila’s June wedding event

This year marks 42 years since The Peninsula Manila hosted its first wedding reception. To celebrate this milestone event, the hotel is partnering with industry leader Rita Neri Event Planners, in addition to other leaders of the Philippine wedding industry, for a special event dubbed “Weddings at The Peninsula 2018,” June…

Filipino brides now more open to off-the-rack wedding dresses

The Philippine representative of Rosa Clara, the Barcelona-based Spanish brand, cites a number of reasons why today’s brides and even debutantes are favoring ready-to-wear over made-to-order gowns and dresses. Text and photos by Alex Y. Vergara In a country where weddings are a big thing, it would seem unthinkable for…

KC in the sky with diamonds

KC Concepcion points women to “what’s next,” as she unveils her debut precious jewelry collection dubbed as Avec Moi. By Alex Y. Vergara KC Concepcion’s love affair with fine jewelry didn’t happen overnight. In fact, her late grandmother Elaine Cuneta, a big fan of precious, but quirky-looking jewelry pieces, used…