Jose Paolo Dela Cruz, Author at PeopleAsia

A ‘magnifique’ day for moms

Because moms deserve nothing less than ‘magnifique,’ Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila honors the light of the home in a heartwarming gastronomic presentation of beloved household dishes from May 11 to 13, 2018 – as well as some relaxing treats in this pristine hotel by the bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed4domPWpIs 1. Celebrate…

Look, SkyWalker!

By JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ | It was the height of daring. Literally. In college, whenever there were sports fests, I’d only sign up for the Scrabble competition. But on our first day in Auckland, New Zealand on a media familiarization tour organized by Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Tourism New Zealand…

MET Gala: Sins and indulgences

The divine (and the dividing) colored the red carpet of the Met Gala, the annual fundraiser that marks the grand opening of the yearly fashion exhibit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. As one of New York City's most anticipated fashion events, the Met Gala is for A-list stars…

‘Keto’ a sexy body

by JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ | photography by DIX PEREZ Bacon, butter and meat, meat, meat. And when done right, not much calorie counting, too! These are the things people hear about the ketogenic diet, also known as “keto,” to the common dieter. But is it all there is…

Fly and shop with your SIA boarding pass

So much shopping, so little time – not to mention limited baggage space! It's a common dilemma when you want to shop till you drop while abroad. We hear you! And it looks like one of the world’s five-star airlines, and the Philippines’ top luxury retailers did, too. Luckily, Singapore Airlines…

The fine things you can accomplish with the gavel&block ‘benefit’ auction

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz The pieces are displayed, the initial bidding prices are set, and the bidders battle it out until one emerges as the victorious owner of a coveted piece – such is the story of an auction. And while auctions are definitely fun to watch, they…

Princess Charlotte: Big sister and royal charmer!

It may be Prince William and Kate Middleton's third baby who's recently making the headlines but it's their second daughter Charlotte who seems to be working the crowd. The precocious two-year old was all smiles as she walked with dad and older brother George on the way to St. Mary's…

‘Rising Powers’ in PeopleAsia

The new kids in town are off to make their mark. PeopleAsia trains the spotlight on new names to watch out for—icons in the making from the fields of business, fashion, arts and more! Gracing the magazine’s April-May 2018 issue are businessman Dennis Uy and his stunning wife Cherylyn. This…

There’s a new chef in town at the Mireio

BY JOSE PAOLO DELA CRUZ A weekend feast in Provence through good food, good wine, and a new man who can take you there! No need for a visa either. All these await gourmands in the metro as Raffles Makati’s signature, elegant brasserie-style restaurant Mireio introduces its new master chef,…

Israel’s magnificent treasures

By Pinky Icamen Photography by Ramon Joseph J. Ruiz As one sets foot in Israel, a country overflowing with culture, history and diversity, one can hear its heartbeat like a hypnotic incantation that seeps into the soul and lingers in the mind. Embraced by a unique energy, Israel is so…