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From Chef to Premier Hotelier: David Pardo de Ayala

From Chef to Premier Hotelier: David Pardo de Ayala

Text by MAAN D'ASIS PAMARAN | Photography by RENJIE TOLENTINO | Grooming by FLOE TAPAYAN for NARS COSMETICS | Primea Discovery general manager David Pardo de Ayala talks about crossing over from kitchen to corporate — and why it’s more fun in the Philippines. He was a gutsy Colombian 20-something…
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And the Award Goes To…

And the Award Goes To…

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was first published in The Philippine STAR, for Grace Glory Go's column, Cassandra, on Feb. 21, 2016 MANILA, Philippines - Stargate Media Corp. president and CEO Babe Romualdez and chairman Ray Espinosa with ‘People of the Year’ 2016 awardees (from left) CATS Motors Inc. president Felix Ang,…
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Dawn of a New Day

Dawn of a New Day

By KRISTEL DACUMOS-LAGORZA | There are stars who fade under the light of newer talents. And there are those whose sheer brilliance simply outshines the rest. Award-winning actress Dawn Zulueta is of the latter kind. She is a star, in every sense of the word, and one who has finally…
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It’s Now or Never!

It’s Now or Never!

By DIGO BENGZON | Closeup held a media launch to kick off their third and final Closeup Forever Summer at the Belle and Dragon Restaurant in Makati City. Wanting this year’s music festival to be its biggest yet, Closeup announced this year’s headliners, Mega-DJs Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, making their first…
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Much Ado About Natori

Much Ado About Natori

Text by KRISTEL DACUMOS-LAGORZA | Photography by FILBERT KUNG |   Josie Cruz Natori is a visionary, one of the very first to have paved the way for Filipino designers. She is the reason why many Filipinos can now confidently shine in the global arena. She made us proud every…
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Tamara Comolli: Color Me Bright

Tamara Comolli: Color Me Bright

By GIANCARLO LUIGI ROJAS | Dressed simply yet elegantly, Tamara Comolli smiles with radiance as she enters the room for my one-on-one interview with her. She greets me with a warm kiss on the cheek. Starting the conversation, she talks to me about her jewelry line that is carried by Rustan’s…
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Coosome Twosomes on PeopleAsia

Coosome Twosomes on PeopleAsia

All the days you spend with your significant other should be special, but Valentine's Day is that one day in the year ultimately devoted just for them. PeopleAsia celebrates this year's season of love by putting together a list of couples who know how to make everyday feel like Valentine's Day. Here are…
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León Gallery: Alfonso Ossorio’s 100th Birthyear Exhibit

León Gallery: Alfonso Ossorio’s 100th Birthyear Exhibit

By GIAN CARLO LUIGI ROJAS | On his 100th birthday, artist Alfonso Ossorio is remembered through his art, thanks to León Gallery’s Afflictions of Glory. Curated by Liliane Rejante Manahan and Lisa Guerrero Nakpil, the exhibit includes paintings, sketches and mixed medium pieces from the famed artist. Alfonso Ossorio is…
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Jayson Castro: Clear as the Blur

Jayson Castro: Clear as the Blur

By Joyce Reyes-Aguilla | Who would not cheer for a six-time Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) titlist, two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) and three-time Best PBA Player of the Conference awardee? Even in Asia, where Jayson Castro battles alongside his Gilas brethren against more highly fancied powerhouse teams, his game has earned awe and…
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PeopleAsia Feb-March 2016: Behind the Scenes

PeopleAsia Feb-March 2016: Behind the Scenes

In the midst of Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach's excitement, thoughts of wanting to share her journey to the crown never left the newly, and rightfully, crowned Miss Universe 2015.    While many others were still focused on the coronation night's events, PeopleAsia was two steps, or should we say strides, ahead and immediately contacted…
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