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Japan on Ice: A Breathtaking Winter

Japan on Ice: A Breathtaking Winter

A couple of months back, we couldn’t have been hungrier for sashimi and matcha-flavored treats when news broke out that Filipinos would no longer need visas for traveling to the Land of the Rising beginning mid-2016. Although the announcement was never confirmed by the Japanese Embassy in Manila, it is true that Japan…
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Solenn Heussaff: Girl (Un)Interrupted

Solenn Heussaff: Girl (Un)Interrupted

Solenn (or Sos) strikes us as someone who despises being labeled and boxed in (not that she’d care, though). "In the beginning, I was like, ‘Ew!’” she exclaims, face wrinkled in feigned disgust. “Why am I an ‘It Girl? “First of all, I don’t even like the term,” Solenn Marie…
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The Black Label: Norman Black

The Black Label: Norman Black

As this writer puts it, "everything Norman Black touches turns into gold," and Meralco import Arinze Onuaku sure proved this as he bagged the Best Import trophy this week. It has been 31 years since Norman Black received the award himself. What does Norman have that other coaches don't? PeopleAsia provide the answers.…
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The Art of Being Mark Villar

The Art of Being Mark Villar

From being named one of PeopleAsia's 8 Most Eligible Bachelors in 2008 to marrying Emmeline “Em” Y. Aglipay two years ago, much has happened in Mark Villar's life since we last sat down with him. His latest milestone is easily being chosen by presumptive President Duterte to be the new DPWH chief just a day ago.…
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Heroes Among Us: 9 Actors and Actresses That Have Played Superhero Roles

Heroes Among Us: 9 Actors and Actresses That Have Played Superhero Roles

Another superhero blockbuster in the form of X-Men: Apocalypse begins screening in Manila today. There must be something about superheroes Filipinos can't get enough of. Is it the awesome latex outfits, the superhuman strengths and abilities, or is it the fantasy that maybe, just maybe, superheroes really do walk amongst us in…
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When the Son Shines Anew: Migz Villafuerte

When the Son Shines Anew: Migz Villafuerte

The youth are taking over: before we had 21-year-old Josh Edward Cobangbang as the youngest municipal mayor in the Ilocos region, there was Migz Villafuerte. Migz is an odd combination. Not only is he on his second term as Camarines Sur governor, but he’s also a model and a wakeboarder.…
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CamSur-Footed: Lray and Migz Villafuerte

CamSur-Footed: Lray and Migz Villafuerte

This father-son duo has accomplished much since the last time we spoke to them. With Migz now on his second term as governor, and Lray being elected congressman, PeopleAsia takes you back to when the tandem was still just preparing for a bright future ahead. It’s been a little more than five years since…
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Dr. Vicki Belo: BELOved

Dr. Vicki Belo: BELOved

She's gone full circle; from the passing of her mother just last wee to introducing daughter Scarlet Snow to the world today, Dr. Vicki Belo must be in a whirlwind of emotions. With her story showing the undeniable strength of a multi-faceted woman, she truly is deserving to be a PeopleAsia People of the Year…
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