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First GrabKitchen opens in the Philippines

GrabFood, the leading online food delivery platform in the Philippines, unveils its first ever GrabKitchen in the country, as well as its exclusive food bundles in partnership with 150 merchants. “Sharing meals is a big part of Filipino culture, which is why GrabFood, with the launch of GrabKitchen and…

PeopleAsia soars on the wings of music and memories on its 20th year

The evening’s highlight was easily Gary V’s two-song number. By the time the two-time “People of the Year” awardee segued into his second number, members of the well-heeled crowd were already up on their feet either dancing or capturing “Mr. Pure Energy’s” every move on stage with their smartphones. With…

Sen. Sonny Angara: In the footsteps of the wise

From education to healthcare to local industries, this hardworking legislator most certainly has a track record for gettting things done. And in doing so, this People of the Year 2020 awardee shines, not just as his father’s son, but as his own man. By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Art…

Gary Valenciano: Music & Energy

How does one remain among the stars in the Philippine music industry for nearly four decades? It’s definitely tough, but doubly so when asking someone with the title “Mr. Pure Energy,” which becomes both a shiny medal and quite a cross to carry. But this music legend fears not of…

Betty Go-Belmonte: A guiding star, always

Heroes and saints we read only about, but she was a heroine and a saint we knew, and loved, and touched, as we were touched by Betty Go-Belmonte’s selflessness. As this year's Max Soliven Lifetime Achievement Awardee, her greatest gift to the Filipino people was more than just the newspaper…

Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat: Journey of a lifetime

The hardworking Tourism Secretary knows that while tourists may come and go, the destinations will always be there to stay—if we take good care of them, at least. And it is for this reason that this People of the Year 2020 awardee spares no effort to make sure that it’s not just…

Mayor Isko Moreno: Cinderella Man

He is his own fairy tale. The Prince Charming of his own story. No fairy godmother intervened. No deus ex machina. He made his own powder dust. Even his own magic wand. With no sleight of hand but with his own grit, he created Cinderella Man out of him. And…

Myrna Yao: Toy Story

Just like the iconic Barbie doll who recently celebrated her 60th birthday, Myrna Tang Yao, Richprime Global Inc. president and CEO as well as one of this year's People of the Year awardees, is dressed for success. She, too, has been busy breaking barriers in the name of equality and…

Michael Cinco: To dream the impalpable dream

The boy from Samar, who was initially drawn to fashion design after seeing Audrey Hepburn in a beautiful white dress in My Fair Lady, has come a long way to become owner and CEO of his own brand in Dubai. He has reached the top, but not after experiencing his…

Lea Salonga: The Voice of Excellence

At nine, she played the title role in Annie. At 18, she was the face of Miss Saigon as the original Kim. In between her portrayal of Annie and Kim, she searched for perfection. Later on, she would score a Lawrence Olivier award (1990) and a Tony award (1991) for…