Jose Paolo Dela Cruz, Author at PeopleAsia

InLife ambassadors Sharon Cuneta & Miel Pangilinan encourage Filipinos to dream big

Megastar Sharon Cuneta may have lost 100 lbs. over the course of seven years, but that doesn't stop her — and daughter Miel Pangilinan — from dreaming big, especially now that they are brand ambassadors of the largest Filipino life insurance company. InLife president and CEO Raoul Littaua and executive…

Bangkok’s Chef Mink is Conrad Manila’s first ‘Legendary Chef’ in three-part dining series

Diners at Conrad Manila’s award-winning buffet restaurant Brasserie on 3 will get to experience the acclaimed guest chef’s culinary Thai masterpieces until end of June. 'Legendary Chef' Juthakorn Suraraksa Popularly known as Chef Mink, Waldorf Astoria Bangkok’s assistant executive sous chef Juthakorn Suraraksa adds yet another dash of excitement to…

Pageant for married women aims to fight abuse, bullying and depression

A mother of three, entrepreneur and singer, Maria Charo Calalo leads the local search for an international beauty pageant as its national director — ensuring that the competition becomes an avenue where married women, divorcees and widows can celebrate their many achievements as they use their collective voices to battle…

Elle Fanning is Cartier’s new global ambassador

Aside from being the French luxury Maison's latest global ambassador, the actress will also be the new face of Cartier's Grain de Café collection. Elle Fanning wears Cartier's Grain de Café To mark the beginning of her partnership with the Cartier, Fanning wore the Grain de Café collection at the…

Westin returns to Manila with ‘heavenly’ offerings in tow

From its trademark Heavenly beds to sumptuous culinary offerings in its signature restaurants and bars, Westin Manila proves that it has not just returned to Philippine shores — it’s made a comeback! BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Westin Manila is now in Ortigas Now nestled in the heart of…

Biggest meets oldest in Macao Imperial’s collab with Twinings

The milk tea chain continues to excite its customers with its recent collaboration with the powerhouse tea brand. Fredley Group of Companies founder, chairman and CEO Avin Ong, SM Supermalls president Steven Tan and Twinings’ brand manager Jeanne Harn welcome a 'refreshing' summer Macao Imperial Tea, the biggest milk tea…

“Right is might:” Remembering former Foreign Secretary Albert F. del Rosario

Former Foreign Secretary and Philippine Ambassador to the United States Albert F. del Rosario has passed away at the age of 83. The former diplomat and businessman, who told PeopleAsia that he believes “right is might” when it comes to foreign policy, is best remembered for his key role in…

Swatch masters the art of telling time in latest collection

Through the Swatch Art Journey Collection, the Swiss watch brand takes iconic artworks from artists’ studios and museum walls and delivers them straight into its customers' daily lives — one wrist at a time. People never forget the first time they ever stood in front of one of the world’s…

“Sweet revenge” in PeopleAsia’s “People of the Year” 2023 Awards Night

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ/ Photos by RENJIE TOLENTINO From game-changing awardees who pair passion with purpose, to diplomats, business leaders, society figures and VIP guests who were present to celebrate their achievements, the well-heeled audience pivoted to brighter days ahead as they trooped to PeopleAsia’s “People of the…

Landco launches luxury beachfront condominium in Batangas

Dubbed as The Spinnaker, the 22-story premium condominium by Landco Pacific Corp. promises to offer unparalleled luxury resort living in Club Laiya, San Juan, Batangas. Landco Pacific Corp. AVP Maurel Luzano, president and CEO Erickson Y. Manzano, design and planning officer architect Maeri Jeesas Villanueva, Visionary Architecture president Daniel Terence…