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Grammy-nominated BTS debuts as Smart’s latest endorsers

BY JOSE PAOLO DELA CRUZ Following months of speculation among its “ARMY” of fans in the Philippines, BTS was unveiled earlier today as the stars of Smart Prepaid’s “Live Your Passion with Purpose” campaign. The big reveal came with the debut of a new music video, featuring the world's leading pop…

Whisky’s Best Kept Secret, Now in Manila

Recognized as the “Beast of Dufftown,” Mortlach 12, Mortlach 16 and Mortlach 20 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies boast of full-bodied flavors, characterized by their bold taste and rich notes that embody the brand’s equally bold and rich heritage. Hailing from Scotland’s Speyside region, which is known to produce whiskies with…

Hybrid fitness is here to stay

The current pandemic continues to pose numerous challenges and restrictions on society, and governments worldwide have taken various steps to mitigate the risks of the virus spreading within the community. Nonetheless, a survey of almost 4,000 fitness-loving respondents1 across Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand say that Covid-19…

Bayside property offers best of city living

Despite the hardships and limitations brought about by the pandemic, a good number of people have managed to find opportunities in 2021 that could help them prosper in life once this major disruption is behind us. Enterprising individuals know that assets like real estate investments are the way to go.…

The perfect picnic starts with this scooter

With quarantine restrictions eased (yet again) in the Greater Manila Area, those who are feeling cooped up at home can finally dine out – literally, as in al fresco. Or, as this Italian scooter brand would suggest, why not go catch a breath of fresh air with a good old…

Spark hope at the “People of the Year” Virtual Awards Night on April 12

PeopleAsia magazine aims to not just “spread,” but also to “spark,” hope this Monday, April 12, when it honors extraordinary people in extraordinary times at the "People of the Year" 2021 Virtual Awards Night. Spark hope with this years awardees: Cick on the image or this link, to watch the show…

Designer and furniture expert picks favorites from Leon Exchange XIX

Trained by two of the most respected names in Philippine antiques, furniture and decorative items, Murvyn Callo came prepared for the job. As a student and collaborator with the eminent art historian Martin Tinio and renowned antique dealer Ramon Villegas, he learned and worked with the best. Currently, Murvyn administers…

Metro Pacific Tollways ‘Urban Ring Road’ to link north, east, south and west

The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) is building a network of urban expressways to link up the west, east, north, and south sides of the entire Metro Manila area through an interconnected tollway network which will comprise a “ring around the metropolis” for seamless urban travel. “That’s why we call…

Meet the women behind this thriving “City”

Shopping for stuff other than what is deemed these days as essential may have taken the backseat for now. But Quezon City’s famed Araneta City looks forward to the immediate future with hope, while taking pride in its history and legacy of giving countless generations of Filipinos memorable lifestyle and…

Fearless women share their success stories

Although March is National Women's Month here in the Philippines, the message that women can do anything and everything they set their mind to should be a point of emphasis in media, especially literature. Filipino women need more heroes to see and realize that there are no limits to what…