Faces in the crowd Archives - Page 9 of 17

The frontliners: Above and beyond the call of duty

By Joanne Rae Ramirez In his book The Greatest Generation, Tom Brokaw, referring to those born approximately between 1901 and 1927, wrote: “It is, I believe, the greatest generation any society has ever produced. At a time in their lives when their days and nights should have been filled with…

Making a difference through social media amidst COVID-19 threat

By Hermes Joy Tunac While certain famous people have faltered during these trying times with their misguided and inappropriate tweets, posts and Instagram stories, these local celebrity influencers have not only lent their star power to shine a spotlight on what could be the biggest threat the world now faces…

Sun Life Philippines celebrates its 125th year

Insurance is not something that most Filipinos openly talk about, or are interested in. Reasons could either be, lack of knowledge, or illiteracy about the matter. Due to the inevitable cases of poverty in the country, some people would rather pay their bills than entrust it to an insurance company. …

Building a dream

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Makeup by FLOE TAPAYAN / Hair by HYATT LAUREL As she shuffles in between bridge inspections, groundbreaking ceremonies, inter-agency meetings and Law classes, the 28-year-old chairman of the “Build, Build, Build” Committee proves that there’s no such thing as a man’s world—when you’re the right woman for the…

Kathryn Bernardo on being named as one of PeopleAsia’s “People of The Year” 2020 awardees

Soon after PeopleAsia revealed it latest list of "People of The Year" awardees, Kathryn Bernardo immediately expressed her gratitude for being named as one, along with 15 other movers and shakers in Philippine society. "Somebody pinch me... Is this even for real?!," Kathryn says in an Instagram post. Why did she…

A #MoetMoment with the new Moët Nectar Impérial

Moët & Chandon launches Nectar Impérial, touted by its makers as an “unexpected and original creation” that brings to life daring and completely spontaneous expressions. The iconic champagne brand recently gathered the Metro’s vibrant and party-savvy personalities at Xylo at the Palace in Bonifacio Global City for an exclusive tasting…

Manila’s finest

In the latest issue of PeopleAsia ENCLAVES with Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on the cover, the mayor talks to PeopleAsia’s managing editor Jose Paolo dela Cruz about his 10-year plan for the city, his hopes, dreams, visions and the history of Manila through his own memories while growing up as…

A new age in beauty

Spectrumed Inc., the leading provider of Aesthetic Devices in the Philippines, recently hosted a beautiful luncheon at The Apartment of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Bonifacio Global City. For 25 years, Spectrumed has been at the forefront of bringing in the best machines and products for the aesthetic industry. Significant…

Sari Yap: Remembering a publishing Mega star

The late Sari Yap was a pioneer and trailblazer whose name will always be associated with the early days of glossies in the Philippines. In this article previously published in PeopleAsia's August-September 2009 issue, we remember the former "Women of Style & Substance" awardee and how she founded and built her…

Girl power: Inside PeopleAsia X Charriol’s “Women of Style & Substance” Power Lunch

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ From public servants to business leaders, to doctors, philanthropists and entertainers – PeopleAsia’s “Women of Style & Substance” awardees for 2019 most certainly arrived in style during a power lunch held recently in their honor by Swiss luxury brand Charriol and its Philippine partner, Store…