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Princess Anne: Anne Curtis

Anne Curtis' romantic comedyÂ Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend?Â (which loosely translates to "Why do all good-looking men have boyfriends?") continues to make her legions of fans laugh with the movie's portrayal of relatable â€” and hilariously awkward â€” situations. The fun-lovingÂ actress was once recognizedÂ aÂ PeopleAsiaÂ Women of Style and Substance awardee in…

In Remembrance of Max Soliven (September 4, 1929 – November 24, 2006)

In November,Â we remember our friends, loved ones and people we admired and respected thatÂ have passed on to the next life.Â PeopleAsiaÂ pays tribute to Max Soliven â€”Â one of the founders of The Philippine STAR, and certainlyÂ a realÂ blessing to the world of Philippine journalism who will never be forgotten. By KAP MACEDA AGUILAÂ …

The Crowd Favorite: Kylie Versoza

PeopleAsia congraulates Miss International 2016 andÂ PeopleAsiaÂ Women of Style and Substance 2016 awardee Kylie Verzosa who won the crown just minutes ago in Tokyo, Japan! The beauty bested other outstanding women from all over the world, once again proving that the Filipina is right at home â€” and shines the brightest…

Ann-embellished: Ann Ong

Manila FAME has just completedÂ its most recent exhibitionÂ this month. ConsideredÂ the country's premier design and lifestyle event, Manila FAME showcases the best of the best in expertly crafted furniture, home decor, jewelry and fashion, to say the least. OftenÂ featured in the event is three-time Katha awardee jewelry designer Ann Ong whoÂ PeopleAsia…

VegFest Pilipinas: A celebration of veganism and compassionate living

In Manila, thereâ€™s always room for firsts and one-of-a-kind get togethers. Put those two together and you get VegFest Pilipinas â€” Manilaâ€™a first ever celebration of all things vegan! As VegFest Pilipinas organizers would like all Filipinos â€” herbivorous or otherwise â€” to know, veganism is much more than just…

The Gold(berg) Standard: US Ambassador Philip Goldberg

Outgoing US Ambassador Philip Goldberg may soon be leavingÂ Philippine shores to set sail forÂ his next assignment, but this widely respected diplomat is to thank for the strengthened â€” and enduring â€” ties between this country and the United States of America. By KAP MACEDA AGUILA Whether itâ€™s the 50 stars…

An Inward Journey: Urban Ashram yoga studio

By DENISE ROCOÂ There is a way to undo the many tangles of the mind, body and spirit through one practice. At Urban Ashram Manila, let the practice of yoga on your mat be your magic carpet ride to a whole new world of living. Not a day goes by…

ANNIE: An inspiring family musical for the times

By GREGGY V. VERA CRUZ After the first successful staging in the country last 1980, Annie rekindles its love affair with Filipino audiences while charming new generations with its inspirational story about a charismatic orphanâ€™s optimistic outlook in life against all odds. The classic Strouse-Charnin musical Annie recently closed its…

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…

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, theyâ€™re Â 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…