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Solenn Heussaff: Girl (Un)Interrupted

Solenn (or Sos) strikes us as someone who despises being labeled and boxed in (not that sheâ€™d care, though). "In the beginning, I was like, â€˜Ew!â€™â€ she exclaims, face wrinkled in feigned disgust. â€œWhy am I an â€˜It Girl? â€œFirst of all, I donâ€™t even like the term,â€ Solenn Marie…

Watch out for Tastebud Traffic! Food Galore at Shangri-La Plaza’s Gourmet Strip

The first thunderstorms of the year are signaling summerâ€™s end, and soon enough, it will be time to trade in wide-brimmed straw hats for durable rubber boots but these people arenâ€™t letting a bit of drizzle drown the fun. Take your picnic basket and blanket indoors with Shangri-La Plazaâ€™s Gourmet…

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 theÂ Best Import trophy this week. It has been 31 years since Norman Black received the award himself. WhatÂ does Norman have that other coaches don't? PeopleAsiaÂ provide the answers.…

The Art of Being Mark Villar

From beingÂ named one ofÂ PeopleAsia'sÂ 8 Most Eligible Bachelors in 2008 to marryingÂ Emmeline â€œEmâ€ Y. Aglipay two years ago, much has happened inÂ Mark Villar's life since we last sat down with him. His latest milestone is easily beingÂ chosen by presumptive President Duterte to be the new DPWH chief just a day ago.…

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

Another superhero blockbuster in the form of X-Men: ApocalypseÂ begins screeningÂ 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…

When theÂ 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 heâ€™s also a model and a wakeboarder.…

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 beingÂ elected congressman,Â PeopleAsiaÂ takes you back toÂ when the tandem was still just preparing for a bright future ahead. Itâ€™s been a little more than five years since…

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 beÂ in a whirlwind of emotions. With her story showing the undeniableÂ strength ofÂ a multi-faceted woman, she truly is deserving to be aÂ PeopleAsiaÂ People of the Year…

Juan Miguel Zubiri: Evergreen

Juan Miguel Zubiri, or simply Migz Zubiri, seems headedÂ back in the Senate. It has been five years since his controversial resignation from the Senate, but the people have spoken. As of this writing, MigzÂ is at number six on the senatorial poll, proving that nothing can ever eclipseÂ staunchnessÂ and sincerity in fighting…

Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez: The Leading Lady

A true power couple: Lucy Torres andÂ husband Richard Gomez both won the positions they were vying for, with Lucy reelected as theÂ Representative for the 4th District of Leyte and Richard becoming the new mayor of Ormoc City. With timeless looksÂ and growing influence, theyÂ could just be unstoppable. By KRISTEL DACUMOS-LAGORZA Photography…