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Celebrating 20 years of Marco Polo Davao

Celebrating 20 years of Marco Polo Davao

    Marco Polo Davao marked its 20th anniversary last December 7, and such a milestone wouldn't have been complete without a grand celebration. To celebrate, VIP guests from the business sector, diplomatic corps, government, media and society graced the event, including President Rodrigo Duterte himself. The hotel, which is…
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Here are some facts about the newly-crowned Miss Universe 2018

For the second time in three years, the Philippines is again the home of Miss Universe—and we have Catriona Gray to thank for that! Her impeccable performance in Bangkok, Thailand this year earned for her the adoration of Filipinos as well as other nationalities, including former beauty queens and seasoned…
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A night of #CrazyRichPeopleAsians

A night of #CrazyRichPeopleAsians

By Alex Y. Vergara From the venue’s styling by leading event stylist Dave Sandoval to many of the guests and awardees’ chosen designer ensembles, PeopleAsia’s recent Women of Style and Substance (WSS) 2018 awards night at the Grand Hyatt Manila’s grand ballroom teemed with references from the hit Hollywood romcom…
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Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat: integrity is her last name

Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat: integrity is her last name

By Bryle B. Suralta “Binibiro mo ako (you’re joking),” she remembers telling the country’s Chief Executive, President Rodrigo Duterte, when he told her. At that time, Berna was the undersecretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA) for 12 years. “Do you want the DOT (Department of Tourism) position, Berna?” she…
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Chris Hemsworth goes loco over coco

Chris Hemsworth goes loco over coco

The Thor star and Hugo Boss endorser reveals his simple, but effective skin-care routine--using coconut oil, lots of it. While most film stars follow a strict skincare routine of ten or more products to maintain their youthful glowing skin, Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, who's best known for his portrayal of…
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Beyond blessed

Beyond blessed

When it comes to business, Jessie Maloles , CEO of Bless Amare Group of Companies, follows the simple philosophy of gratitude: “Share the blessings.” By Kristel Dacumus-Lagorza “Mahilig talaga akong kumain. Wala akong ibang bisyo kundi kumain lang. (I have no other vice, except for eating),” laughs Jessie Maloles, explaining the…
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Golden Grace

Golden Grace

By Joanne Rae Ramirez The daughter of two superstars. Wife, mother, friend, senator, presidential candidate, showbiz realty. From the moment she came into the lives of “Da King” Fernando Poe Jr. and his queen Susan, Mary Grace Poe lived a life fiction writers could only envy. It had plots and…
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