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In Remembrance of Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago (June 15,1945 to Sept.29,2016)

If Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago could offer a commentary on her own passing, it would probably be as witty as ever;Â nothing less from a woman known for herÂ sterling record as a public servant,Â fiery personality, and lengthy list of quotable quotes. Sen. Miriam, who succumbed to cancer Thursday morning at the age…

Leni Robredo: ‘The Good Vice’ on PeopleAsia

The 'Good Vice' is on PeopleAsia: First featured in the magazine as a widow in 2012, Leni Robredo returns on the cover of PeopleAsia's October-November 2016 issue as she rises as the duly elected Vice President of the Philippines. Grab your copies from your favorite bookstores and newsstands starting this…

PeopleAsia’s Women of Style and Substance 2016 Awards Night

"A news item caught my eye; it said that a storm was going to hit Luzon tonight, and I immediately texted our managing editor Paolo Dela Cruz. And I told Paolo, please pray for good weather tonight. And in a heartbeat, he texted back, 'Don't worry, Joanne â€” we will…

What’s up, Doc? Five exceptional doctors that are making a difference

You can eat an apple, an orange and even a pear a day to keep the doctor away, but sometimes late nights, long commutes and everydayÂ stressors can eventuallyÂ take their toll on us. Doctors â€” what would we do without them? As a bonus, these days, doctors don't only restore our…

Drink meets art in the 2016 Don Papa rum Art Canister Series

Sharing a drink has always had a special place in the lives of Filipinos. Itâ€™s made even better when itâ€™s brewed and distilled right here on Philippine soil and uses locally sourced ingredients â€” exactly the way locally made premium rum label Don Papa concocts their sugar cane rum.Â Whether their…

That’s my girl! A tribute to the beautiful wives of PeopleAsia

September 18 is officially designated as World Wife Appreciation Day, so husbands, read up! It takes a lot for a modern woman like the lady you lovingly call your wife to shuffle between work and home, family and friends, business and pleasure. But as these lovely wives and mothers will…

Cecile Licad: Keys to the Sublime

In September, music aficionados all over the world celebrate National Piano Month. This time, we give tribute to the ladies and gentlemen whose nimble fingers, sharp ears for rhythm and melody and hearts ablaze with passion bring to life beautiful musical maestros â€” one of whom is internationally recognized Filipino…

Panuelo: Lisa de Leon – Zayco unveils new mosaic exhibit

For the empowered woman like homegrown artist Lisa de Leon - Zayco, nothing is impossible. For this artist who waited a full 27 years before finally embracing the artistry in her that could no longer be ignored, this empowerment is made whole and shared with every piece, tile and color…

Five F&W tips and inspirations for Filipina fashionistas

Ladies residing in the tropics know the feeling all too well.Â When the cooler months start rolling in, they often find themselves in sheer envy of their temperate-weather counterpartsÂ who enjoy the full range of fall and winter fashion. While fashionistas in this part of the world might feel a little left…

Family matters: Manila’s most successful scions

Running aÂ family business is complicated. For parents, it's a challengeÂ to straddle the fine line between parenthood and mentorship, andÂ for children â€” the heirs and heiresses of the family empire â€” they'll find that growing up and coming of age go way beyond the typical range of adolescent and young adult…