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Finding space for the baro’t saya in the modern Filipino woman’s wardrobe

By Alex Y. Vergara We know it today as the Maria Clara, the three-piece Filipino attire for women consisting of a loose skirt and diaphanous top usually made of cotton or piña with matching embroidered accessory known as the panuelo, but it was simply called baro’t saya by our ancestors…

Princess Charlotte: Big sister and royal charmer!

It may be Prince William and Kate Middleton's third baby who's recently making the headlines but it's their second daughter Charlotte who seems to be working the crowd. The precocious two-year old was all smiles as she walked with dad and older brother George on the way to St. Mary's…

What Cole Sprouse finds romantic

One of the stars of the hit TV series Riverdale visits Manila as Bench’s newest global endorser. Articulate and self-effacing, Cole is into food, photography and archeology, and doesn’t mind wearing a white tank top, especially when temperatures sizzle in the Metro while riding a jeepney. By Alex Y. Vergara…

Megan’s bid to stay forever young

The former beauty queen attributes her natural glow to healthy living and a holistic approach to beauty and wellness. By Alex Y. Vergara Miss World 2013 Megan Young has a new role, and it could be one of her most important roles yet as she nears her 30s. In keeping…

Filipino brides now more open to off-the-rack wedding dresses

The Philippine representative of Rosa Clara, the Barcelona-based Spanish brand, cites a number of reasons why today’s brides and even debutantes are favoring ready-to-wear over made-to-order gowns and dresses. Text and photos by Alex Y. Vergara In a country where weddings are a big thing, it would seem unthinkable for…

KC in the sky with diamonds

KC Concepcion points women to “what’s next,” as she unveils her debut precious jewelry collection dubbed as Avec Moi. By Alex Y. Vergara KC Concepcion’s love affair with fine jewelry didn’t happen overnight. In fact, her late grandmother Elaine Cuneta, a big fan of precious, but quirky-looking jewelry pieces, used…

‘Rising Powers’ in PeopleAsia

The new kids in town are off to make their mark. PeopleAsia trains the spotlight on new names to watch out for—icons in the making from the fields of business, fashion, arts and more! Gracing the magazine’s April-May 2018 issue are businessman Dennis Uy and his stunning wife Cherylyn. This…

L’Oréal’s Alexandra Palt is giving the beauty industry a makeover

Interview by ISABELLA OLIVARES In the past couple of years, the beauty industry has been identified as one of the world's major polluters, contributing to large-scale water pollution, improper waste disposal, mass energy consumption and plastic waste build up. While small steps have been taken by individual companies to…

DOT Secretary Wanda Teo speaks up on Boracay

By Alex Y. Vergara If it were up to her, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo would want to close Boracay for a much-needed general cleanup and rehabilitation for no more than two months. But the decision isn’t hers alone to make. Yes, it’s definite. Boracay will…

Escape to Winter Wonderland

(In a state of near paralysis due to the sweltering Philippine summer? Perhaps it's time for you to take a short break by hieing off to colder, more remote places. The author travels to the Arctic Circle and finds a snow-white playground that unleashes the child in her. Except that…