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Love Triangles and Love Songs: Sa Wakas Review

By ISABELLA OLIVARES When Filipino jukebox musical Sa Wakas announced its return to the stage four years after its debut run, many theater fans cried out in joy. But is the new production worth a trip to the theater? (Love triangle: Lexi, Topper and Gabbi find themselves trapped in their…

The Year of the Fire Rooster: Your luck and fortune in 2017

Every new year signals a change in luck and energy, according to the ancient Chinese tradition of Feng Shui. With the Chinese New Year approaching to usher in the Year of the Fire Rooster, what do the next 12 months have in store for you? A small gathering of excited…

A look back: Wurtzbach and the Waldorf

The Waldorf Astoria — one of New York City’s, and possibly the world’s, most iconic hotels — is set to close indefinitely this year. It has housed celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor and Frank Sinatra, royalty, and of course, our favorite 'queen.' In 2016, almost exactly a year ago to this date, PeopleAsia…

Pru Life UK Relationship Index: Insights on the highs and lows of Filipino relationships

As Filipinos start life afresh in 2017, leading life insurance provider Pru Life UK invites them to look at the highlights of the company's Relationship Index that details what matters most to Filipinos when it comes to relationships, as well as the areas of their relationships they can improve on. In a…

Nora, Rhian and Jericho: The ‘indie-pendent’ faces of the MMFF 2016

2016 was a year worthy of a standing ovation for Manila's cinematic talents. And better yet, this memorable year for Philippine film looks like it's maintaining steam with the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) that's chosen indie creations over mainstream features. PeopleAsia is proud to say that it's featured a number of…

The year in stories: 2016’s top ten news stories

Before we welcome a fresh new year, let’s take a look back at the year's most talked about news stories. By MARICHU A. VILLANUEVA The year 2016 was the year of dramatic, if not historic, change. From the array of such drastic changes, we picked the top 10 stories that hogged…

3, 2, 1… Happy New Year!

Only two days remain in the year! To help you end your 2016 in style — and start your 2017 with a bang — here are four hotels you can visit that have New Year's Eve celebrations spectacularly planned out just for you. Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila: Midnight in Paris …

17 Things you didn’t know about PeopleAsia

As PeopleAsia celebrates its 17th anniversary this December, we'd like to take you on a short journey of some of the magazine's most memorable moments. From historical covers to the beginning of traditions, here are 17 things about PeopleAsia you should know. 1. PeopleAsia Magazine was launched at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in November 1999 with…

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: ‘I am Nothing’

It's easy for our minds, hearts, souls and bodies to be overwhelmed by the whirlwind of happenings brought about by the holidays. So as the New Year approaches, it's good to take time and enjoy a moment or two of quiet, making sure we have a positive and calm state of mind…

Season’s Cheers and Discounts with Volvo!

‘Tis the season to be jolly with Volvo’s Christmas treat: the Easy Ownership offer! Buyers can now avail of a brand new Volvo S60 R-Design or a Volvo V60 Cross Country for as low as a 30 percent down payment. They can also enjoy a zero percent interest-financing plan at…