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Magnum introduces its newest indulgent flavor

Ask any ice cream lovers anywhere in the world on the most in-demand and classic flavor of the well-loved dessert, and they will not miss mentioning cookies & cream. Luckily, in the Philippines, the Magnum Cookies & Cream is now available! Mangnum Cookies & Cream As a brand that stands…

Loving yourself harder means also taking care of that “canvas”

BYS, the Australian makeup brand, launches its first skincare line in the Philippines, a largely homegrown effort that's cruelty-free, vegan-friendly and non-carcinogenic, and uses only the best Aussie and Korean technology. By Alex Y. Vergara You have a wonderful canvas and the materials and tools to enhance it with, but…

A mother’s healing touch

As her only child waged battle against the Big C, she remained a pillar of strength, as she tried to reassure everyone in her family, especially her daughter, that everything would be all right. And what she said and didn’t say—including certain thoughts she kept to herself—all came to pass.…

A Mother’s Day gift-slash-ayuda like no other

Make your own mother happy by giving that special woman in your life one-of-a-kind artisanal gifts lovingly made by countless mothers themselves from all over the country. What kind of gift to give her? Is your mother the greatest cook in the world? Is she passionate about coffee? Does she…

McDo’s latest ad pays tribute to all the hardworking Moms

This Mother's Day, McDonald's celebrates the moms who tirelessly give their all just so their children have a happy life and a happy home. Through the launch of its new online video dubbed as "Himbing," McDonald's makes us realize that celebrating moms doesn't always have to come in grand gestures…

A five-star treat for Mom

Just in time for Mother's Day, New World Makati Hotel reopens its Jasmine restaurant this weekend for a special gastronomical feast for Moms. The venue will be accepting guests for lunch and dinner on May 8 and 9. Takeout, pick-up and delivery services continue to be available daily for those…

A labor of love

It was in 2020 when Conti’s discovered an influx of people buying cakes. Despite the pandemic, cake has proved to be essential in celebrating big or small wins. The quarantine restrictions made the production of cakes a challenge, and the stores had to put in measures to make sure everyone…

Beauty clinic chain to provide free vaccines to employees

Belo Medical Group (BMG) CEO and medical director Dr. Vicki Belo has confirmed ordering Moderna vaccines to be given to all BMG and Belo Essentials employees for free. She is also allocating a similar number of doses to be given to people who have no access. Dr. Vicki Belo This…

PeopleAsia’s picks: A Mother’s Day gift guide

By Hermes Joy S. Tunac Illustrations by Elizabeth Rachel Laus In case you've forgotten, Mother’s Day is again upon us this May 9. Now that you know, you can save yourself from scrambling with the rest of humanity to find the perfect gift for that special woman in your life.…

Ricky Lo: From FunFare to Farewell

Best known for his “Funfare” column in The Philippine STAR, veteran entertainment journalist Ricky Lo recently wrote 30 at the age of 75. He was also once a columnist of PeopleAsia and was recognized as one of the magazine’s “Men Who Matter” awardees in 2014. By Alex Y. Vergara To…