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Miguel Belmonte: Guardian of a Galaxy

By JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ Â At the young age of 30, Miguel Belmonte was raising a family of 500 â€” his own children and the 500 employees of the The Philippine STAR Group of Companies. His beloved mother Betty Go-Belmonte had passed away, and the baton was handed on to…

Closet Special: Winter, Spring, Runways and Fall

There may be no winter in the tropics, but we're definitely cool enough to try on these designer outfits. Whether you're spending the 'cooler' -ber months in Manila, or traveling to cooler climes in the last quarter, make sure to check out these looks for Fall-Winter 2016. Flower power…

Modern day heroes

Where do you look for heroes these days? Today, they are no longerÂ dressed inÂ katipunero red and brandishing weapons of war as they charge through enemy lines. Modern day heroes fight modern day evils and adversaries with kindness, understanding, and forgiveness. Look closely: the hero you are looking for might simply…

Neil Perez: My Cop Runneth Over

Neil Perez â€” Â Mister International 2015 â€” redefines what it is to be both a pageant hunkÂ and a policeman. PeopleAsia's Greggy Vera Cruz talks to the handsome cop in this special feature. Proudly Philippine-made If the names usually associated with pageant crownsÂ are those of women, it was about time…

Vice President Leni Robredo: Destined

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ She was a wife with no plans of being widowed; a widow with no plans of running for Congress; a congresswoman with no plans of running for vice president. But like many reluctant heroes, Maria Leonor Gerona Robredo would soon learn, that life isnâ€™t…

MaArte: The all-Filipino crafts fair returns for its eighth run

With "ber" months just around the corner, bazaar season is going to be in full swing sooner or later!Â To ease you into the season of shopping Olympics, step intoÂ 8 Rockwell Penthouse on Aug.26 to 28 and find yourself waist-deep in awesome finds in this crafts fairÂ that featuresÂ all-Filipino artisans. TheÂ name says…

Aileen Clemente: Journey to Success

Bright, dynamic and charismatic, Aileen Clemente has taken Rajah Travel Corp. to new heights. Could she be the tourism industryâ€™s golden ticket to success? When Aileen Clementeâ€™s mother first started Rajah Tours in 1972, it was comprised of only five employees in a small office under the Ambassador Hotelâ€™s stairs.…

Curatorial Intensive comes to Manila

Responsible for managing exhibits and interpreting contemporary art, curators are key players in the development of artistic and cultural heritage. But art is dynamic, and as such, curators need to continually learn new skills to keep up with the demands of this ever-changing discipline. Knowing this, the Independent Curators International…

Seven jewelry inspirations to help you accessorize like a pro

We know the rule: invest in classic yet versatile wardrobe pieces then accessorize to your heartâ€™s content to spruce up the look. For a woman in this day and age, itâ€™s essential to learn to accessorize like a pro! Whether it's necklaces, bangles, earrings or bracelets we're talking about, getting…

Dr. Pinky Valdes: From girl power to brain power

Today, more than ever, our society finds itself of dire need of educators who will inspire not only the minds of our world's future leaders, influencers, movers and shakers, but also mold their hearts and guide their spirits. See how Dr. Pinky Valdes, president of the Assumption College, intends on contributing to…