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Foundation for adult leukemia patients marks 20 years with benefit dinner show

Established in 2005 after the death of lawyer Erwin Piedad Cabanag from acute myelogenous leukemia, EPCALM aims to provide those afflicted with adult leukemia with hope and healing through its spiritual, medical and financial ministries. Its benefit dinner show on May 2 at Solaire Resort North, featuring Martin Nievera, Regine…

Chill this summer with Kuya J’s “espesyal” halo-halo flavors

Summer’s in full swing, and that can only mean one thing — it’s halo-halo season! Beat the heat and treat yourself to the creamy, icy goodness of Kuya J’s new signature halo-halo creations that are perfect for sunny days and sweet cravings. Kuya J Restaurant is known and well-loved for…

RCBC executive clinches “Asia Trailblazer Award,” leads bank’s digitalization

RCBC executive vice president and chief innovations and inclusion officer Lito Villanueva recently received the “Asia Trailblazer of the Year” award from the Retail Banker International held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. A leader in the nation's efforts in financial technology, Villanueva edged out nearly 40 nominees from over…

Filipino Jesuit remembers Pope Francis

Proving that a Jesuit remains a Jesuit to the end, Pope Francis’ coat of arms prominently features the seal of the Society of Jesus. In an exclusive interview with PeopleAsia, former Ateneo de Manila University president, physicist and People of the Year 2017 awardee Fr. Jose Ramon “Jett” Villarin SJ,…

Shiela Valderrama on her stage debut, dream roles and secrets to a long, fruitful career

Groomed by her parents to one day take an active role in the family business, this theater stalwart followed her heart instead, essaying roles from Shrek to Passion, Rama Harih to Once on this Island, without totally turning her back on her kin’s main source of bread and butter. By…

Pope Francis, “a pope of mercy and compassion”

With so many global issues begging for his attention, the 266th successor to the throne of St. Peter focused on what heals the soul and what unites people as Christ would have done. As he once said, “A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.”…

International Day of Dance Fest opens in Circuit Makati

As Circuit Makati by Ayala Land hosts the second International Day of Dance Festival, which runs from April 23 to 27, witness how various troupes — including London-based Wayne McGregor Dance Company — twist, twirl and transform the country's premier business district into a vibrant arts and culture hub that…

Pope Francis dies at 88

Jorge Mario Bergoglio — better known to the world as Pope Francis and dubbed "Lolo Kiko" by millions of Filipinos who saw in the Pontiff a beloved grandfatherly figure — has passed away at age 88. Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the sad news from Casa Santa Marta, stating that…

Demi Padua: Art is life, life is art

Come hell or high water — even back when he was a child, a struggling student, or a family man with a day job to keep — artist Demi Padua would always start or end his day with art. And with a million sketches and brushstrokes, he forged the life…

Sari Lazaro launches new pop-up store at Rockwell

Celebrated Filipino designer Sari Lazaro returns to Rockwell as she opens a pop-up store at Power Plant Mall this month. Sari, who first had a pop-up at the same mall in 2024, recently launched her new ready-to-wear collection in time for the summer season, which takes inspiration from the vibrant…