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Capt. Ri, ‘Men Who Matter’ land in PeopleAsia

PeopleAsia lands a coup with Korean superstar Hyun Bin of Crash Landing on You fame on its cover, and presents its highly anticipated annual roster of “Men Who Matter.” Now on its second print run due to popular demand, PeopleAsia’s latest issue features not just “Capt. Ri,” but also captains…

In Memoriam: Eduardo ‘Danding’ Cojuangco Jr.

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz “I love this country. I could have gone to Australia or any other country in the world after my exile, but I chose to return to the Philippines because I want to be part of its legacy and history.” -- Danding Cojuangco Jr. Businessman,…

Len Cabili: Amongst real ‘Filipinas’

By Alex Y. Vergara/ Photography by Jar Concengco / Hair and makeup by Eddie Mar Cabiltes The creative director of Filip+Inna ventured into fashion design because of her love for Philippine culture. But when she saw her collaborators, a group of indigenous women, crying out of gratitude for the recognition…

First & exclusive: Hyun Bin lands on PeopleAsia’s cover

By Jose Paolo S. Dela Cruz With more rare photos of the Korean superstar inside After sending the Internet on a frenzy with the recent release of his television commercial and its accompanying behind-the-scenes videos for telco giant Smart Communications, Asian superstar Hyun Bin lands the cover of PeopleAsia magazine’s…

Nudgestock 2020: An annual festival of behavioral science and marketing goes digital this year for free

Learning from home continues! Pandemic or no pandemic, Nudgestock will be bringing it again to you this year, as the annual “think fest” on such timely disciplines such as behavioral science, marketing and various ways of creative thinking goes online this year on Friday, June 12. For the past eight…

Chroma Hospitality introduces “Culture of Clean” for Crimson and Quest hotels

Chroma Hospitality Inc., the management company of Crimson Hotels and Resorts and Quest Hotels and Resorts in the Philippines, introduces "Culture of Clean," its intensified cleaning guidelines to ensure guest safety amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. James Montenegro, country manager of Chroma Hospitality Inc., shared that “as we gear up our…

Smart execs Ri-veal why Hyun Bin is the smart choice

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz "Bringing Hyun Bin was something that is natural for us. It would’ve been crazy for us not to do it!” -- Jane Basas “Down to earth, simple, diligent” – Smart Communications’ top executives sang praises for Korean superstar Hyun Bin as they launched their…

New work order: How working in an office setting is made safe and sustainable for many companies

The COVID-19 pandemic may have upended and even decimated the operations of not a few companies the world over. But while others have thrown in the towel, many are trying to regain their footing and adapt to the new realities of doing business. Among them are those who have embraced…

COD Manila implements stringent safety measures as it awaits to reopen

These include COVID-19 testing for returning employees, safety protocols, retraining programs and even reconfiguring the layout of public spaces, including restaurant offerings, to help ensure a safe and worry-free stay for guests and proper work environment for employees in the midst of a global health crisis. One of the country's…

‘Game-changing’ Captain Ri lands ahead of time for Smart

"Simple. Smart ako." --- Hyun Bin Screencap from Smart Communication's Facebook Page After days of setting the web ablaze, Smart Communications has finally dropped a 46-second commercial featuring Korean superstar Hyun Bin. The video, which debuted at around eight in the evening on the Smart Facebook page, is an instant…