Jose Paolo Dela Cruz, Author at PeopleAsia

Lavender Ring launches beautiful tribute for Cancer survivors in the Philippines

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ It was a beautiful day for dozens of cancer survivors from all walks of life as they were glammed up for “Lavender Ring: Makeup & Photos with Smiles,” Shiseido's regional initiative that aims to capture stories of hope, courage and healing. The photos were…

Wander into the ‘Paracosm’ of Ivan Co

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ In his search for ‘self-reconciliation’ through meditation, artist Ivan Co ended up building his own ‘Paracosm’ – a world of pendulums, semi-precious stones and metals, and other meticulously crafted pieces – that inspires viewers to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life…

How Bingo Flores found his “Sweet Comfort”

Personal experiences led to professional success for this event organizer who eventually found “Sweet Comfort” in his second career. In 2013, long before he started unfurling red carpets left and right for some of the metro’s most stylish events, Bingo Flores was busy helping his wife’s best friend get married.…

Jo Koy gets mixed reviews at Golden Globes

The 52 year-old comedian quickly learned that Barbie’s “big boobies” and throwing his writers under the bus were probably not the best ways to do one’s opening monologue at the Golden Globes — even if he got the gig “just 10 days ago.” Jo Koy at the Golden Globes /…

Counting to ‘Tree’ with US Ambassador MaryKay L. Carlson this Christmas

By JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ and JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ/ Photography by MARK CHESTER ANG Good things definitely come in ‘trees’ for US Ambassador MaryKay L. Carlson, who has nurtured and spruced up not one but seven dazzling Christmas trees in her residence in Makati City. And each tree…

PeopleAsia at Malacañang tree-lighting ceremony

Photos and text by JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos hosted a reception after the lighting of the giant Christmas tree on Malacañang’s grounds over the weekend. The tree-lighting ceremony was followed by a fireworks show over the Pasig River, behind Malacañang. Malacañang lights up…

Ayala Malls celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary with “Wish” premiere

Ayala Malls and Disney recently teamed up for the Philippine premiere of Wish at Glorietta Cinemas, where they delighted guests with exciting pre-show games and activities at the Glorietta Activity Center. The movie, which debuts worldwide on Nov. 22, marks the 100th anniversary of Disney Animation Studios. Disney's 100th anniversary…

Bond No.9 is now in Manila

Move over 007, there’s a new Bond in town. And she smells — and looks — just as ravishing. Looking stylish in its intricately shaped bottles inspired by the female form, Bond No. 9 has made a scent-sational entry to Manila with its recent debut in Rustan's. Created under the…

Tessera introduces fool-proof way of certifying its diamonds

A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but at Tessera, an IGI certificate is still a diamond owner’s best friend. Tessera's pieces come with an IGI certificate Tessera Jewelry recently launched its holiday pop-up store at Greenbelt 5, Makati City to showcase its latest diamond collection. Moreover, each…

Freedom, finally!: Sen. Risa Hontiveros and Leila De Lima reunite

When Sen. Risa Hontiveros received PeopleAsia’s Women of Style & Substance award in Okada Manila last year, she dedicated the award to another woman: detained former senator Leila de Lima, who she said "“pays the cost for speaking up for justice and righteousness… who even at knife’s point stands her…