People of the Year Archives

Carlos Yulo: Golden Boy

The world-class Filipino gymnast and double gold medalist gives us a glimpse of what his life is like post-Paris Olympics, including how he deals with fame and competition, as well as his plans to get married and his decision to again go for gold in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.…

Building a ‘Megaworld’

Whether through sustaining Megaworld Corp.’s success in building game-changing townships or leading the successful rebrand of Newport World Resorts, all the way down to ensuring that every company within his family’s sprawling business empire is living up to its full potential, scion and businessman Kevin Tan is making the world…

Bruce Winton: Passion beyond hospitality

As multi-property vice president at Marriott International Philippines and general manager of Marriott Manila, Bruce Winton is undoubtedly a driving force in ushering the global hotel chain’s “golden era of expansion” in the Philippines. By FRANCINE Y. MEDINA Marriott Manila Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott in Iloilo and the Sheraton Manila…

Ronnie Ong: The shape & state of water

As chairman of the Local Water Utilities Administration, this dedicated public servant is on a mission to ensure that Filipinos, whether now or in the future, will always have access to one of the most important natural resources on the planet — water. By FRANCHESCA L. TUAZON It takes more…

Dr. Steve Mark Gan: Your smile, his statement

More than simply being the “Dentist to the Stars,” the chairman and CEO of Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC) and Novodental clinic chains is also an advocate of general health and medical tourism , having extended his topnotch services to Filipinos from all walks of life. Because, in his book,…

Michael Leyva: Threads of glory

Through his work, Michael Leyva is not just influencing the local fashion scene. He’s also steadily gaining recognition internationally. His collections have graced global runways in cities like Dubai and Los Angeles, where his modern take on Filipino fashion has captivated international audiences. By FRANCHESCA L. TUAZON When Michael Leyva…

Ret. Col. Ariel Querubin: Brave Heart

Away from the frontlines, the Medal of Valor recipient is taking up another fight. His new mission: to promote health and financial preparedness among members of every generation — all as he inspires his fellow senior citizens to turn their sunset years into the most fulfilling chapter of their lives.…

Ramon Orlina: Splendor in the glass

When it comes to revealing hidden forms and shapes within his chosen medium, no artist comes close to this trained architect and devoted family man in bringing out the unique optical and transparent qualities of glass. By ALEX Y. VERGARA To a seasoned glass sculptor like Ramon Orlina, who broke…

Sen. Risa Hontiveros: Minority report

From her tireless crusade against illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) to pushing for meaningful and relevant legislative measures for the benefit of women, the poor and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, among others, the lone opposition senator to break into the magic 12 in the 2022 elections is putting…

Sen. Loren Legarda: Woman of advocacy & action

A staunch advocate of climate change awareness and mitigation, as well as the promotion and preservation of the country’s rich arts and culture, the Philippines’ longest-serving senator today has proven herself unrelenting in pushing for laws that benefit the Filipino people, the country and the planet. By JOANNE RAE M.…