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Beauty and anti-aging confab advances latest developments in selfcare

DMark Beauty Corp., one of the country’s leading purveyors of beauty, skincare and self-love, recently concluded the second installment of its “Beauty & Beyond Anti-Aging and Aesthetics” series. Organized by “beauty-prenuer” and DMark Corp. CEO, Nikki Tang, the recent conference at Seda BGC brought together doctors, medical experts, and enthusiasts…

Tea’s a crowd favorite with Rajo Laurel and Casa Juan’s latest set

Black and white and beautiful, the iconic fashion designer’s limited edition tea set — made in collaboration with fine homeware brand Casa Juan — is, simply put, fashion on fine bone china. Casa Juan by Rajo Laurel tea set Renowned fashion designer Rajo Laurel and Casa Juan founder Michelle Fontelera…

Pinky Tobiano shares tips on her journey to become leading social media influencer

You need to be authentic, share your passion, boost your content, find your niche and give back, she told country’s PR practioners. Chemist, philanthropist and tablescape artist Pinky Tobiano was the featured speaker in the recent 30th National Public Relations Congress, an annual event organized by members of the Public…

“Weddings by Crimson” reaffirms Chroma Hospitality’s commitment in making your dream wedding a reality

The recent opening event at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City was capped off by a sumptuous dinner at the grand ballroom featuring dishes from the group’s three executive chefs. In between each course, models wearing bridal creations and men’s formal wear by leading designers Hanz Coquilla, Pablo Mendez III and Renee…

Railroads as political borders in the former Soviet Union tackled in new documentary

Produced by artist, filmmaker and essayist Tekla Aslanishvili, A State in a State is an experimental documentary tackling the railroads in the South Caucasus and Caspian regions as political borders. It will be screened for free in Bacolod’s Art District beginning September 23. The 2022 single-channel film traces the construction,…

Pag-IBIG sets new record as home loans reach nearly P77 B in eight months

The amount of home loans released by the agency during the period is P4.23 billion or six percent higher compared to the P72.71 billion released during the same period in 2022. Pag-IBIG Fund has released P76.94 billion in home loans in the last eight months, breaking its record on the…

Caritas Manila appeals to its 1,589 graduating scholars to pay it forward

Under the leadership of Fr. Anton Pascual, the social services arm of the Archdiocese of Manila, which has helped 12,538 disadvantaged youth to graduate and fulfill their dreams since the inception of its Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program in 1953, is also appealing to the faithful to keep the…

Hamilton keeps Manila audience in rapt attention

The latest Broadway musical to hit Manila, Hamilton, which also marks its premiere in Asia, is now running at The Theatre at Solaire until Nov. 26. PeopleAsia caught its staging last night, Sept. 19, a day before the musical’s media night. By Alex Y. Vergara Like a huge package tied…

Sharon and Gabby set to reignite their on-screen chemistry at “Dear Heart” reunion concert

Megastar Sharon Cuneta and veteran actor Gabby Concepcion are set to hold their much-awaited reunion concert on October 27 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The live performance will be the erstwhile loveteam’s first grand show together in decades. Will a big on-screen reunion follow? Here’s what the former…

Young “cancer warriors” melt hearts at I Want to Share Foundation’s charity ball

Wearing designer finery from the likes of Rajo Laurel, Mark Bumgarner and Avel Bacudio, among others, children afflicted with the big C betrayed none of the hardships they have suffered. Instead of pain and despair, they strutted the runway armed with pure joy and innocence. And guests responded, donating a…