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Grace Vera Cruz: Will & Grace

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ While her indomitable will and business acumen have surely helped the country’s leading super app reach new heights, it is her compassion, dedication and, well, grace, that make Grab Philippines country head Grace Vera Cruz a cut above the rest. People of the Year…

Various facets of an artist revealed in latest show

As an architect turned artist, Corda's creations reflect his architectural roots while offering his audience with a contemporary artistic perspective. His meticulous attention to structure, nature, and order shines through in his compositions. Witness them up close and personal at Galerie Francesca until March 19. "Geometry in Motion," 36" x…

Rep. Camille Villar: Stop, look & lead the way

BY IVY LISA F. MENDOZA The 38-year-old lawmaker and mother of two need not reinvent the wheel to come up with the most complicated or the most impactful of laws. She says she simply has to look around, interact with people on a more personal level and understand the unique…

The obedient Albert Arcilla

BY BÜM D. TENORIO JR. If lawyer and businessman Albert Arcilla’s life were a ride, it would be a chill drive — a journey on a road paved with obedience, faith and the pursuit of happiness. People of the Year 2024 awardee Atty. Albert Arcilla Obedience opens opportunities. The present…

Company launches business expansion and financial literacy academy

Through its Ka-partner Academy, Global Dominion Financing’s program extends its reach beyond agents to include partner dealers and customer, offering important insights on such topics as business registration and expansion. Global Dominion Financing has recently announced the launch of Ka-partner Academy, an educational platform designed to equip professionals with a…

Consul General Fortune Ledesma: Fortune Favors the Bold

BY ALEX Y. VERGARA Ever pleasant and lovely, this leading society figure and philanthropist has a rare ability to draw people in and make them feel at ease. She boldly parlays this gift in almost everything she does, including her work as a diplomat, civic leader and event organizer. On…

Puey Quiñones: Soaring on his second wind

BY ALEX Y. VERGARA His was a classic story of redemption. Viewed another way, it also calls to mind the old saw that you can never put a good, talented man down — at least not forever. PeopleAsia People of the Year 2024 awardee Puey Quiñones Seeing Puey Quiñones basking…

Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman: Honestly speaking

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ According to various sources, the name Amenah means “faithful, truthful or honest.” In the case of the Philippines’ Budget and Management chief, the name could also mean hard-working, sincere and determined — not to mention, fun. People of the Year 2024 awardee Secretary Amenah…

Alfred Ty: Ty’s the season

BY IRIS GONZALES Whether in retail or real estate, cars or banking, insurance and more, Alfred Ty continues to show why he’s one of the country’s most respected business figures. Business mogul Alfred Ty Pundits in the business community know that when it comes to the Tys, there’s always some…

Remembering Jaclyn Jose, the first Filipino actress to win at Cannes

Name it, and chances are she had won it. Over a 40-year acting career, which began when she was barely 21 in 1984 with the release of a smorgasbord chick flick titled, well, Chicas, the late Jaclyn Jose had won almost every available accolade there was, from FAMAS to Urian,…