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Kris, twice an ex-future bride

by JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ As the famous Kris Aquino line-turned-meme-turned-everyday-expression says, “Love, love, love!” (Kris at the New World Makati Hotel / Photo by Mark Chester Ang) True enough, the conversation quickly turned to love when Kris was interviewed by PeopleAsia, during which she candidly confirmed that she…

Rachel Louise Peters : One with the universe

Rachel Louise Peters does not simply walk into a room…she glides into one. By VIC S. SEVILLA | Photography by DIX PEREZ When the elevator doors open and she steps out in a pair of jeans and shirt into the corridor of the fourth floor of Shangri-La at the…

Washington Sycip: Wash of the TITANS

Business icon and PeopleAsia lifetime achievement awardee Washington Sycip passed away last Oct. 7, 2017 during a flight from Manila to Vancouver. In honor of the esteemed founder of SGV & Co., we're revisiting an article about him that was published in December 2015. By KAP MACEDA AGUILA Photos by MAU MAURICIO Sifting through a…

Charriol and the 2017 “Women of Style & Substance”

It was a feast of beauty and achievement as PeopleAsia gathered its “Women of Style & Substance” awardees for a sumptuous power lunch at the Pavilion of the Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila. Hosted by famed Swiss watch and jewelry brand, Charriol, the affair was a gathering of the country’s…

Making money matter with AXA Philippines

As the spending power of Filipinos continues to grow, so does their need to be more financially discerning. While it's easy — and enjoyable! — to tell yourself that a shopping spree, gadget splurge or even a car purchase was well-deserved, there are smarter and more meaningful ways to make…

Where to dine this weekend: The Asian Street Food Festival at Novotel Manila Araneta Center

Good food doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. Sometimes, the simplest recipes are those that hit just the right spot, satisfying both our hunger and desire for the most comforting tastes. This and more you'll find at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center in August and September at their all-day dining destination,…

A portrait of the artist: CNN Presents: Malang

In the Philippines, the name Malang has now become synonymous to excellence in modern art. But who is the artist known as Malang? On Aug. 19, 8:00 p.m., CNN Philippines will explore the life and work of Mauro “Malang” Santos, the prolific cartoonist, illustrator and painter who passed away last…

Music from around the ‘Globe’ comes to Manila!

What if we told you that P5 could earn you front row seats to a crazily energetic Chainsmokers concert, or that enviable tickets to adored musical West Side Story are up for grabs? Leading mobile brand Globe Telecom is giving their loyal patrons the chance of a lifetime to experience the best of the…

Review: Repertory Philippines’ Beauty and the Beast

By ISABELLA OLIVARES With Disney releasing live action adaptations of their own animated films and Broadway producing its own princess-centric musicals (zdrastvuite, Anastasia!), fairy tales are all the rage now. How does Repertory Philippines’ own fairy tale production, Rep Theater for Young Audiences’ Beauty and the Beast, stack up against the…

Golden age: Our Lady of Fatima University and The Fatima University Medical Center celebrate 50 years

This year, the proud pioneers, alumni, employees and students of Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) and The Fatima University Medical Center (FUMC) celebrate 50 years of excellent education and compassionate value formation. The golden milestone is honored with the release of a special edition coffee table book entitled “50 Years: A Glorious Journey…