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Secure your future with your allies at Allianz PNB Life

Secure your future with your allies at Allianz PNB Life

Insurance penetration may have dipped in Asia (excluding Japan) by 5.4%, but that hasn’t stopped the Philippines, along with countries such as Vietnam, Laos, Sir Lanka and India, to register double-digit growths, according to the Allianz Global Insurance Report prepared by Allianz Research. “Allianz’ strong performance in the Philippines reflects…
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PeopleAsia celebrates its biggest “Men Who Matter” Awards

PeopleAsia celebrates its biggest “Men Who Matter” Awards

PeopleAsia publisher, president and CEO on leave, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez, also graced the occasion, and delivered his speech as the magazine’s special guest of honor. Joining Ambassador Romualdez to present the awards to this year's 17 awardees were PeopleAsia editor-in-chief Joanne Rae Ramirez,…
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Filipino-American Friendship Day: Ties that bind

Filipino-American Friendship Day: Ties that bind

July 4 is best known as the Independence Day of the United States. But here in the Philippines, the day is known for another celebration: Filipino-American Friendship Day. “Today, we also honor Philippine-American Friendship Day, a unique and symbolic expression of the strong and historic bonds between us,” said US Ambassador…
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Expo 2020 Dubai’s PH pavilion draws inspiration from coral reef

Expo 2020 Dubai’s PH pavilion draws inspiration from coral reef

The theme highlights not only the country’s natural resources, but the similarities between the coral reef and Filipinos, as both grow into colonies that thrive throughout the world. By Alex Y. Vergara Are you ready for Dubai 2020? Twenty years into the new millennium, how has the country progressed as…
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Vivienne Tan takes the helm in PAL

Vivienne Tan takes the helm in PAL

 The new lady boss of flag carrier Philippine Airlines once described herself as "reflective + fun + funny.” Vivienne, who also established a business school with campuses in the Philippines and in China, also hopes to be a "beacon" to people who look up to her.   Dr. Lucio Tan’s daughter…
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Smart’s #ReimaginedLife offers users the new Smart Signature plans

Smart’s #ReimaginedLife offers users the new Smart Signature plans

Smart Communications recently launched its new Smart Signature plans, which is comprised of generous open data allocations, unlimited calls and texts, data rollover and other revamped features, with help from Smart Signature endorser Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray at The Fifth Rockwell in Makati City. “As our customers ramp-up their fast-paced lifestyle,…
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The very first Negroni Week in PH: Drinking responsibly for a cause

The very first Negroni Week in PH: Drinking responsibly for a cause

  Campari, Italy’s iconic red aperitif, is celebrating Negroni Week for the first time in the Philippines. Set to start on June 24, Negroni Week is poised to take over several partner establishments in Metro Manila for a weeklong celebration aimed at commemorating Negroni’s 100th anniversary as a globally celebrated…
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Resorts World Manila scoops up six Stevies

Resorts World Manila scoops up six Stevies

Resorts World Manila (RWM) continues its streak of garnering international recognition for its innovative work by earning a fresh crop of six trophies from the 2018 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards is one of the world’s premier award-giving bodies for business innovation. This is the third year in a…
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Find art and healing in the heart of Makati

Find art and healing in the heart of Makati

In a study conducted to analyze 500 locations worldwide, Manila ranked more stressful than war-torn Damascus in Syria. Pollution, traffic levels, public transport, percentage of green spaces, the financial status of citizens, including debt levels, and physical and mental health were the basis of the research. This study shows how…
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