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Liza Soberano marks major milestone with ‘Lisa Frankenstein’

Filipino actress Liza Soberano makes her Hollywood debut in the upcoming horror-comedy film "Lisa Frankenstein" from Focus Features and Universal Pictures International. The cast of Lisa Frankenstein at the Hollywood premiere night From the inventive, delightfully twisted minds of Academy Award-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody and first-time feature director Zelda Williams…

French ambassador fetes PeopleAsia awardees

French Ambassador Marie Fontanel hosted last week a reception for PeopleAsia’s “People of the Year” awardees for 2024 in her official residence in Makati, with members of the diplomatic corps and top businessmen in attendance. Present were British Ambassador Laure Beaufils and Italian Ambassador Marco Clemente. By JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ…

Marian Rivera and Tessera team up for a ‘blooming’ special collection

Marian Rivera and Tessera reinvent the classic bouquet with a floral diamond collection that will make the ladies — and even some gents — swoon! Marian Rivera wearing Tessera Jewelry The Marian x Tessera Collection, a harmonious blend of femininity, sophistication and Tessera's unparalleled artistry, is inspired by the timeless…

Joy~Nostalg sparks hope with ‘Liter of Light’

Bringing new meaning to tree-lighting ceremonies and the Yuletide season, Joy~Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila partnered with the 'Liter of Light' project to kick off its meaningful celebrations. The Joy~Nostalg staff hold the solar lamps from the Liter of Light movement The premier serviced residences recently shared a jubilant message…

PeopleAsia at Malacañang tree-lighting ceremony

Photos and text by JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos hosted a reception after the lighting of the giant Christmas tree on Malacañang’s grounds over the weekend. The tree-lighting ceremony was followed by a fireworks show over the Pasig River, behind Malacañang. Malacañang lights up…

Admiral Hotel Manila celebrates Filipino traditions for Christmas

Admiral Hotel Manila–MGallery marked the start of the holiday season with a fun-filled tree lighting ceremony at its sophisticated Filipino-Spanish lobby restaurant, El Atrio Lounge. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna also graced the event, which promised to bring the luxury boutique hotel's guests closer to experiencing a truly "Pinoy" Christmas. Admiral…

Ayala Malls turn into enchanting wonderlands for the holidays

Led by executive director Mariana Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Malls transforms into enchanting wonderlands in time for the holiday season. But more than the giant-sized Christmas trees and sparkling edifices, this year's celebrations are made more special with the return of a number of well-loved traditions and, of course, the…

SM Supermalls ushers in the holidays with a Filipino-themed Christmas

The retail giant kicks off the holiday season with a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at SM Aura where a 33-foot tree adorned with locally crafted and eco-friendly ornaments takes centerstage. Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano (center), SM Supermalls President Steven Tan (right) and SM Engineering Design and Development President Hans…

Asics Asia Regional Women’s Retreat aims to bridge gender exercise gap

In an effort to address an evident gender exercise gap between women and men, Asics Asia recently organized its first-ever Regional Women's Retreat where participants took part in a four-day program that aimed to promote the positive impact of movement to achieve a healthy mind and body. Asics Asia recently…

The Philippine STAR is MOPC’s first “Newspaper of the Year”

The Philippine STAR, led by president and CEO Miguel Belmonte, was named as The Manila Overseas Press Club's "Newspaper of the Year," while editor-in-chief Ana Marie Pamintuan was named "Journalist of the Year" during a recent ceremony held at Fairmont Makati. By Jose Paolo dela Cruz / Photos by Ernie…