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Alice G. Eduardo: ‘Steel’ the best

BY JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ Without trumpeting her accomplishments, the soft-spoken Alice G. Eduardo, construction magnate and philanthropist, has built a reputation as solid as steel. Her work is the Alice Eduardo narrative, as told by highways and skyways, ports and power plants, bridges and buildings, churches and charity wards.…

Patrick Esmao’s new threads

We are definitely not just talking about Esmao shedding off his “struggling artist look.” Clean-cut, bespectacled and low-key, but charming, Patrick Esmao welcomed members of the press to an exclusive preview of his “Threads of Time” exhibit, which is now ongoing until March 11 at Galerie Joaquin Rockwell. And there,…

Jaclyn Jose dies at 60

BY ALEX Y. VERGARA The multi-awarded Jaclyn Jose, so far the only Filipino actor, male or female, to win a Cannes Best Actress award for her star turn in Brillante Mendoza’s Ma’ Rosa, leaves behind daughter Andi Eigenmann and son Gwen Garimond Ilagan Guck. Jaclyn Jose as one of PeopleAsia's…

Cutting-edge health and wellness center is just a short drive away

Nestled within Ortigas Center, Travertine Longevity & Wellness is set to redefine standards in the luxury spa industry, providing a sanctuary for those seeking a transformative and enduring experience when it comes to well-being. (FROM LEFT) Hannah Arnold, Rolando Avante, Faye Ramirez, Mnadaluyong Mayor Benjamin Abalos Sr., Sarah Labahti, Myze…

A new generation of Filipino designers set to conquer New York with ‘Filipinxt’

Led by Filipinos for Filipinos and the world, the grand fashion presentation brings Manila to Manhattan as it celebrates Pinoy style and culture. Being one of the major fashion capitals in the world, New York has been a dream destination for many Filipino designers. Creativity thrives everywhere in the Big…

RJ & Vanessa Ledesma: Works of love

By GRACE C. DIEZ It may not have been love at first sight, but multi-hyphenate couple RJ Ledesma and Vanessa Pastor-Ledesma somehow found the way, not just into an epic romance, but to a happy and productive married life — and they have three children and four startups to show…

Bohol gathering showcases country’s growing farm tourism potential

By Alex Y. Vergara Led by former tourism chief Mina Gabor, the annual Philippine Farm Tourism Conference, which is open to farmers, farm owners and farming enthusiasts, marries best practices in farming and tourism as it explores sustainable growth through the cultivation of fruit and vegetable farms, aquaculture and artisanal…

Jon De Guzman & Sara Soliven-De Guzman: What matters most

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ When Jon De Guzman and Sara Soliven-De Guzman tied the knot at the Archbishop’s Palace in Mandaluyong City on Jan. 5, 1999, the priest who officiated in the wedding played “What Matters Most ” during the ceremony. Now, 25 years into their marriage, these…

Heart believes in finance app’s vision to provide financial inclusion

GCash recently kicked off its partnership with Heart, as it reaffirmed its commitment of guiding Filipinos on their financial journey. Heart's experiences illustrate how the app empowers the A-list celebrity in her own financial journey, as she shared with people insights and tips on how to sustain it. Behind the…

Victor & Linda Ley: Take two!

BY ALEX Y. VERGARA After losing a spouse to cancer and emerging from a failed marriage, respectively, Victor and Linda Ley have learned for themselves that “love’s more comfortable the second time you fall.” “In everything you do as a couple, be it big or small, always be appreciative. I…