Features Archives - Page 33 of 77

Starting over in the time of corona

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz At 39, Jasper Munji saw life as a series of ladders to climb. From being a bright-eyed graduate who got employed by a large company, he worked his way up the commodities trading division, before finally becoming an executive for a startup. And then…

Retired nurse continues to serve fellow Pinoys in the US

By Darell Artates Even before COVID-19 struck, Filipino and Filipino-American nurses have been partners of the Philippine Embassy in delivering services to kababayans in Washington, D.C. and the southeastern states of the United States. Virginia “Ghie” Alagano, a retired infection control nurse, is one of them. Based in Orlando, Florida,…

Travel agent ‘hives n’ thrives’ in the midst of pandemic

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz For this hard working lady, the slow down in the tourism sector paved the way to a healthy and thriving food business. And so began her trips to the kitchen. In a report published earlier this year, the United Nations Conference on Trade and…

My Grandfather Enrique: The pioneer diplomat

A third-generation Filipino diplomat talks about growing up under the shadows of his illustrious grandfather and father. Their influence has left an indelible impression on him, making him choose a life in the foreign service over writing and music. By Hendrik Garcia “Life is a struggle from the cradle to…

Unmasking PeopleAsia’s ‘Women of Style & Substance’

by JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ PeopleAsia trains the spotlight on 12 “Women of Style & Substance” awardees in its latest issue. Leading this year’s list is actress Marian Rivera-Dantes, the primetime queen who has since taken on a real-life leading role in supporting healthcare workers and frontliners. Photo by…

Time to say goodbye

by HERMES JOY TUNAC The well-loved diplomat and former Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo Roscigno has recently succumbed to cancer according to a Facebook post by his daughter Ursula. Former Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo Roscigno/ Photo by Jar Concengco "It is with a heavy heart that we…

Where the good guys are

After spending years working in an industry that was unrelated to his training, this nurse decided that now is the best time to return to his passion. Rence Urian Rence is a 29-year-old nursing graduate. 2020 was supposed to be the year when he would finally answer his heart’s true…

Autokid goes off the beaten track to pave future of trucking in the Philippines

Less than a decade ago, 2011 to be exact, Kevin McHale Yao decided to embark on a new endeavor: selling second-hand cars online. The venture became such a resounding success that his home garage was always full of pre-owned vehicles. In due time, Kevin ran out of space to park…

Keep your sanity in check with these scented candles

By Hermes Joy Tunac Lighting up a scented candle is one of the go-to ways of relaxing in any space—may it be at the comforts of your own homes, in a hotel, or even in a restaurant. The dim light brings out a sense of coziness coupled with its relaxing…

When women unite for Hyun Bin et al.

Five accomplished ladies from different backgrounds, who now call themselves Seoul Sisters, have struck up a friendship, thanks to their shared bond over K-dramas. They were, in fact, all set to fly to Korea last May until COVID-19 got in the way. By Alex Y. Vergara What was supposed to…