Jose Paolo Dela Cruz, Author at PeopleAsia

Stay (fit) at home with these “work-ins”

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Now more than ever, health is wealth. And while social distancing, washing your hands and respecting the community lockdown are great ways to avoid the dreaded COVID-19, one must not ignore the value of exercise. Unfortunately gyms are closed and jogging around most communities…

Home, but not alone

BY JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ / Illustration by Jamie Amores The word quarantine comes from a 17th-century Venetian version of the Italian quaranta giorni, meaning “40 days.” According to historical accounts, this was the period when all ships were required to be isolated before passengers and crew could go ashore during…

SM waives rental for tenants around the country

SM Supermalls, the largest mall operator in the Philippines, has announced that rentals from the period of March 16 to April 14, 2020 will be waived to help its tenants cope with the slowdown of business brought about by COVID-19. What's more, the announcement doesn't just cover tenants who cannot operate in…

Dr. Andrew Tan donates one million liters of alcohol

If you've been to the supermarkets and drugstores recently, then you've probably discovered that alcohol is the new gold. Another revelation: stocks have been virtually depleted. Fortunately, some individuals and companies have taken notice and have stepped up to find a solution to the problem. One company that's helping to alleviate the…

Regine ‘REIGNEs’ supreme with new makeup line

Regine’s BYS collection is Asia’s Songbird on a palette, judging from the wide range of red lipsticks in various shades – brown, orange, violet, pink – that can easily be equated to her iconic looks. The duo powder palette, on the other hand, easily delivers the sheen and smoothness of…

Mark your calendars: A ‘Very Important’ art sale is happening on March 14!

From H.R Ocampo to Arturo Luz, to Justin Nuyda and Roberto Chabet – among many other art legends– Salcedo Auctions brings the big names and the most fascinating artworks as part of the premier auction house’s 10th anniversary celebrations this March. The best part? These works can very well be yours, too...…

The Leon Gallery and Asian Cultural Council Philippines team up for ACC Auction on Feb. 22

For its 20th anniversary, the Asian Cultural Council Philippines (ACCP) Foundation has teamed up with the Leon Gallery for its upcoming ACC Art Auction on Feb. 22, 2020 at the Leon Gallery. An important endeavor that solidly bonds ACCP and Jaime De Leon of the premier auction house Leon Gallery, the…

Ferry, very good: Time to Cruise to Old Manila via Pasig River

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz After languishing for decades due to unsustainable practices and pollution, the Pasig River and Escolta are on the rise as a potential “coosome twosome” for tourists and everyday travelers alike. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat recently invited members of the media and some VIP…

Quezon City Judge Jocelyn Solis Reyes makes history with guilty verdict for the Ampatuans

Almost 10 years after the gruesome Maguindanao Massacre, which saw the deaths of 58 victims including 32 media workers, the trial ended at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 221, under the watch of Judge Jocelyn Solis Reyes, who handed down a guilty verdict for 57 counts of murder…

No tough luck on your next pot luck, thanks to these dishes

This Christmas, you won't have to cook up a storm to serve the feast of a lifetime. If you're short on time (or skill, or patience), then perhaps a good old caterer will do the trick. Below are some ideas that will make you the star of any pot luck!…