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Jojie Dingcong: Starry, starry life

Some people dream of meeting stars. Others dream of being stars. Jojie Dingcong makes both dreams come true, having spent the past few decades making stars out of people and bringing them closer to their adoring fans. By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Who am I? This is a question…

EastWest Bank tees off at Clark with business owners, entrepreneurs

More than 170 clients joined the recent event, which marked the rollout of Business Class, one of the bank’s newest services that aims to provide these rising group of people with relevant financial solutions. Business owners and entrepreneurs show their awards at the EastWest Golf Invitational 2024 held at Mimosa…

Joey Alvero: “Fried” & Tested

The chief operating officer of one of the country’s leading food franchise businesses continues to push the envelope in a bid to attract more investors, create jobs and prove that when it comes to food and business, Filipinos are, indeed, no small fry. By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ In…

Dingdong Dantes: For real this time

He’s one of local showbiz’s most sought-after actors, enjoying both critical and box-office success. But to Dingdong, his dual role as father and husband will always trump any role he’s played for reel. As long as what he does matters to his wife and children, everything else will follow. By…

Two-time Wimbledon champ Carlos Alcaraz and his Rolex Daytona

Rolex has supported tennis excellence since it partnered with Wimbledon in 1978 and, for almost half a century, the Swiss watchmaker has witnessed the making of legends such as Rod Laver, Björn Borg, Chris Evert, Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz, among others, at this temple of tennis. Alcaraz, a Rolex…

Sweet Dreams at the Auro World Chocolate Fair in S Maison

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Roses are red, violets are blue, dragon eggs — or duck eggs — can be sweet, too. Well, they most certainly are at the Auro World Chocolate Fair at S Maison in Pasay City, where the award-winning Filipino chocolate company and its partner merchants…

The importance of self-care in one’s quest to be “strong for life”

Maintaining your entire well-being is crucial for leading a purposeful life. Here’s a guide from Kinetix+, one of the country’s foremost luxury boutique gyms, on how you can take care of yourself better. With so many things we have to attend to daily, we often forget to take good care…

Education Secretary Sonny Angara: In the footsteps of the wise

Get to know more about the country’s new education chief, one of PeopleAsia’s “People of the Year” 2020 awardees, in this article written by PeopleAsia managing editor Jose Paolo S. Dela Cruz, which came out in the magazine’s December 2019-January 2020 issue. Then Sen. Sonny Angara, one of PeopleAsia's "People…

Watsons champions sustainable retailing with opening of its first “Greener Store”

Watsons, the leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer, welcomed the opening of its first Greener Store in San Pedro, Laguna. The development is a testament to Watsons' commitment to sustainability, setting a new standard for a more eco-friendly retail in the Philippines. Watson's officials led by Alisandrea Coloma, senior manager…

Lakeside living at its best from the Active Group

One of the country’s leading community developers offers harried Metro Manilans a number of reasons why they should invest in Mozzafiato, its latest premier real estate development along the shores of Taal Lake. If you crave a temporary escape from Metro Manila, then perhaps it’s time you invest in lakeside…