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Love and joy, scents and flavors, colors and textures, all in one table

For those Yuletide gatherings, make sure to set your tables and welcome your guests. Tell them some stories they’ll never forget. As for the food? Let this mother-and-daughter tandem from Nic’s do what they do best. By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz Photography by Jar Concengco The doom and gloom…

Out with the old, in with the new

The nourishment that we're craving right now is all about healthy, affordable, and easy to create home-cooked meals. And why not? In this period of the new normal, most people will agree that cooking is a way we can bring some order and a sense of pleasure in our lives…

A “toy kitchen” that’s into real food

When a good meal hits the spot, it’s like hitting the jackpot. That, exactly, is the feeling you get when you indulge in the delicious offerings of Real Girl Toy Kitchen (RGTK), a brainchild of former banker Johanna Garcia. By Büm D. Tenorio Jr. Photography by Jar Concengco Agood meal provides comfort…

Sweet escapes

Customers are assured that the made-to-order cakes they’re getting from her are as good as the ones she serves her family. For nothing comes out of Valerie’s home kitchen without having passed her loved ones’ discriminating standards. By ALEX Y. VERGARA Photography by Miguel Sotto Sweets will always be part of the Filipino…

Belo Medical Group provides clean water, hot meals to typhoon victims

In response to the recent spate of devastating typhoons to hit the country, Dr. Vicki Belo, founder and CEO of the Belo Medical Group (BMG), has mobilized her team to assist families in dire need of assistance. When super typhoon Rolly hit Catanduanes, for instance, BMG sent water filtration systems…

People of the Year 2021: ‘An extraordinary list in an extraordinary time’

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ PeopleAsia trains the spotlight on a league of extraordinary gentlemen and women who make up this year’s “People of the Year” 2021 list. Aside from their personal success in their respective fields, this year’s awardees are also being recognized for spreading hope, taking action…

Online payment processor thrives as more credit card-less consumers embrace e-commerce

From two million monthly online transactions, pre-pandemic, this company has seen the volume of its monthly transactions grow almost three fold to nearly six million by September. And they're likely to increase as we approach the holidays. By Alex Y. Vergara It was true then. It remains true now. Historic…

Shows must go on, as regional channel launches several series amidst global crisis

Known as “the home of the best original productions in Asia” and the “leading English general entertainment channel,” AXN continues to live up to its reputation by not slowing down despite the challenging times. While most of the industry has understandably been forced into a standstill, AXN launched three original…

The Wish List

Are you already buying gifts to fill the space under your Christmas tree? Avoid the rush and let this PeopleAsia Gift Guide 2020 be your cheat sheet. FOR HER Natural Element Inspired by the forces that supposedly empower individuals worldwide, each piece from Swarovski's Throughout The Elements Collection is designed to give an…

Seasoned insurance man Benedict Sison reelected as industry association president

Benedict Sison, Sun Life Philippines CEO and country head, gets reelected to a second term as president of the Philippine Life Assurance, Inc. (PLIA). His reelection coincided with PLIA's recent annual meeting held virtually. Sison expressed gratitude for the opportunity to once again serve the association as well as colleagues…