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Charriol on women empowerment

Charriol on women empowerment

A woman's confidence and trust in herself is enhanced by knowing she is beautiful. But the true foundation of her self-assurance and the secret to what keeps her standing tall is what lies underneath the surface. (Students of The Foundation for Professional Training, Inc.) Luxury accessory maker Charriol knows this…
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Call Boracay home with Vista Land’s newest development

Call Boracay home with Vista Land’s newest development

Sometimes they start off with a candy pink that gives way to galaxy violets, and on other times, they’re  citrus orange until they burst with striking reds on the horizon. No two Boracay sunsets are ever the same, but all are gorgeous and picture-perfect. Now, imagine witnessing day turn into…
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Ūgen: Italian Tropics

Ūgen: Italian Tropics

The best of the Philippines and the best of Italy meet at the crossroads of sun and sea, paradise and luxury. Spearheaded by BLUE Development, owned by Enveron Realty, Inc. and done in collaboration with EcoPlan, Ūgen is set to become one of the most private and masterfully planned boutique…
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Celebrate World Smile Day with PeopleAsia’s gallery of smiles

Celebrate World Smile Day with PeopleAsia’s gallery of smiles

October marks the celebration of World Smile Day — a lighthearted holiday that commemorates the invention of the ubiquitous, friendly, yellow smiley face invented by artist Harvey Ball in 1963. It's been celebrated around the world since 1999 with the whole day dedicated to "good cheer and good works" paired with a simple…
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How Andrew Tan conquered the world: Emperador of the sun

How Andrew Tan conquered the world: Emperador of the sun

By JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ Like a tenacious vine deeply rooted in rich soil, Andrew Tan’s dream was to yield a harvest of brandy so rich and plentiful it would conquer the Philippines, and eventually, the world. (Tycoon Andrew Tan on the day his Grupo Emperador acquired Spain's iconic Fundador…
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Dr. CRB: Embrace yourself and love natural beauty

Dr. CRB: Embrace yourself and love natural beauty

Silky smooth faces and sculpted god and goddess-like bodies in the media may be the stuff of fantasies. Still, more than just giving both women and men beauty ideals to strive towards, these images can become a source of insecurity and dissatisfaction. We make constant comparisons with what we see online, in magazines…
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The Winning Chot: Vincent “Chot” Reyes

The Winning Chot: Vincent “Chot” Reyes

He made his name on the hardcourt by successfully coaching both collegiate and national basketball teams, but this PeopleAsia People of the Year 2013 awardee just brought home another title of a different sort. Former basketball coach Vincent "Chot" Reyes has been named the new president and CEO of TV5, replacing Emmanuel Lorenzana who retired…
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