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Fil-Am doctor and frontliner honored with her own Barbie doll

Mattel honors Dr. Audrey Sue Cruz, a 29 year-old Filipino-American frontline worker from Las Vegas, Nevada, by making a special edition Barbie doll in her likeness. Cruz, who also joined forces with other Asian-American physicians to fight racial bias and discrimination, is one of six female frontliners from around the…

BPI makes safe and secure payments more rewarding

As more people embrace contactless payment options amid the ongoing pandemic, BPI has launched a new rewards promo for customers who regularly use their BPI Mastercard Credit Card for their shopping needs. “We are happy to give our customers a safe and secure way to pay for their online and…

Celia Diaz Laurel: A Colorful Life

By PATRICIA ROMUALDEZ Renowned theater icon Celia Diaz Laurel has passed away last July 12 at the age of 93, according to a tribute released on her official Facebook page. The artist and philanthropist, who was recognized as PeopleAsia's Max Soliven Lifetime Achievement Awardee in 2016, shared an intimate glimpse…

Rustan’s patriarch Benny Tantoco, 100, passes away

Bienvenido R. Tantoco Sr., the man behind luxury giant Rustan's Group of Companies, has passed away at 1:06 in the morning, July 6. The news was confirmed by Susan Joven, a long-time public relations consultant for Rustan's. The former ambassador to the Vatican and PeopleAsia Lifetime Achievement Awardee for 2015…

Budget Chief Amenah F. Pangandaman aims to uplift the lives of ordinary Filipinos

Tapped to lead the Department of Budget and Management at a critical time, Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman is on a mission to regain lost ground in the aftermath of a harrowing pandemic — all as she endeavors to uplift the lives of the ordinary Filipino. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman…

In memoriam: President Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III (1960-2021)

Former president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III passed away at 6.30 am today (June 24), his family has confirmed. He was 61 years old. The 15th president of the Republic of the Philippines, PNoy, as he was fondly called during his presidency, was also the only son of the late democracy…

A Look Back: President Benigno S. Aquino III

Rest in peace, Mr. President! Here is former President Benigno S. Aquino III, 15th President of the Philippines in pictures: PeopleAsia publisher and president Babe Romualdez raises then Sen. Aquino's hand in a congratulatory gesture after being awarded as one of the People of the Year in 2009 Aquino with PeopleAsia…

Mike Toledo’s ‘gallery of love’

For someone who claims to be a casual art collector, this high profile lawyer and father of three has the works of such National Artists as Joya, Alcuaz, Imao, Luz and H.R. Ocampo. The masters’ works speak well of his taste in art–his expressionist nature, impressionist passion and sometimes abstract…

Fatherhood by design

Now that their son is growing up fast, are they ready to answer his questions about his origin? Since they’re both dads, Noel Crisostomo and Roland Alzate can’t even resort to the usual story countless foster parents resort to. Sooner or later, almost any child is bound to ask about…

Okada & Grab surprise riders with some Father’s Day grub

The Forbes five-star integrated resort and food service app joined forces to share sweetness and joy with their delivery partners in time for Father’s Day. Sweet treats for Grab riders and sweet fathers from The Lobby Lounge of Okada Manila Dubbed as “Okada for You: Food for essential workers,” these…