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When Isko bared himself

Fully dressed and armed with vision, hard work and determination, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, whose office has just confirmed Sunday, August 15, that he tested positive for COVID-19, showed PeopleAsia his "dirty" past and why he was proud of it — in a number of PeopleAsia exclusives. Isko Moreno. Photo…

The importance of an “anti-inflammatory” diet in achieving overall wellness

“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” Imagine if only a substantial number of the world's population heed Hippocrates' age-old advice. Hospital admissions would have gone down, lifestyle-related diseases and premature deaths avoided. But it's never too late to turn a new leaf when it comes…

Philippine Airlines launches first-ever “Forever Flyer Promo”

There is forever not only in love, but also when it comes to flying. The country's first Olympic Gold champion Hidilyn Diaz is Philippine Airlines' first “Forever Flyer”-- with 80,000 PAL miles per year for life--for bringing honor to the country. You can be, too, and for free! Philippine Airlines…

Lazada and DTI join forces in five-day 8.8 Love Local Sale

ECQ or no ECQ, convenience shopping continues in the country, as Lazada Philippines and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) strengthen their partnership to fuel the resilience and growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by showcasing even more brands and products during Lazada’s 8.8 Love Local Sale…

ECQ-proof grocery shopping with just a few taps

With more community restrictions back in place, including the start of tomorrow's Metro Manila-wide two-week Enhanced Community Quarantine, going out to purchase your groceries and other essentials can become quite a hassle, if not fraught with risks. You can now skip long lines, stay safe and shop at home while still…

Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio punches her way to silver, makes history in Tokyo

Nesthy Petecio made history by bagging a silver medal on Tuesday, Aug. 3. She is the first Filipina to win an Olympic medal in boxing. Petecio with her Olympic silver medal The 29 year-old fighter from Davao del Sur reportedly dedicated her win in the inaugural featherweight division to her…

Hidilyn’s post-Olympic wish is granted, but it’s not what you think

The country’s first Olympic gold medalist ends her quarantine on August 6, the first day Metro Manila goes under ECQ. She wants to go home to Zamboanga, but the coming lockdown would have made it impossible. And then fate, in the person of one of the country’s most generous businessmen,…

PeopleAsia’s “Men Who Matter” 2021 share awards with frontliners & countrymen

From soldiers on the frontlines to masons and carpenters who laid down the foundations of the country’s infrastructure projects, PeopleAsia’s “Men Who Matter” 2021 awardees shared their recognition with the men and women who make them matter during the magazine’s recently concluded virtual awards night. PeopleAsia's "Men Who Matter" 2021…

Forward, always forward for this erstwhile reluctant artist

In less than a decade since actively taking up the brush, Kenneth John Montegrande has already staged 10 solo exhibits. Now, pandemic and all, he’s staging his 11th at the Podium. And to think he’s self-taught and only started painting regularly after stints in media, PR and the government. Talent…

Country’s leading real estate developer rolls out vaccination program

No one is safe until everyone is safe. We are only as strong as our weakest link. The race to stop the spread of Covid-19 and the further mutation of the virus, which causes it, through vaccination continues, and SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is stopping at nothing to protect its…