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Consul General Fortune Ledesma: Fortune Favors the Bold

BY ALEX Y. VERGARA Ever pleasant and lovely, this leading society figure and philanthropist has a rare ability to draw people in and make them feel at ease. She boldly parlays this gift in almost everything she does, including her work as a diplomat, civic leader and event organizer. On…

Puey Quiñones: Soaring on his second wind

BY ALEX Y. VERGARA His was a classic story of redemption. Viewed another way, it also calls to mind the old saw that you can never put a good, talented man down — at least not forever. PeopleAsia People of the Year 2024 awardee Puey Quiñones Seeing Puey Quiñones basking…

Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey: Queen of the Multiverse

BY ALEX Y. VERGARA Her reign may long be over, but the country’s third Miss Universe keeps on surprising her fans and compatriots, and even sometimes herself. Her career as a global influencer and celebrity endorser has taken several twists and turns, including her decision to take a stab at…

Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman: Honestly speaking

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ According to various sources, the name Amenah means “faithful, truthful or honest.” In the case of the Philippines’ Budget and Management chief, the name could also mean hard-working, sincere and determined — not to mention, fun. People of the Year 2024 awardee Secretary Amenah…

Alfred Ty: Ty’s the season

BY IRIS GONZALES Whether in retail or real estate, cars or banking, insurance and more, Alfred Ty continues to show why he’s one of the country’s most respected business figures. Business mogul Alfred Ty Pundits in the business community know that when it comes to the Tys, there’s always some…

Alice G. Eduardo: ‘Steel’ the best

BY JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ Without trumpeting her accomplishments, the soft-spoken Alice G. Eduardo, construction magnate and philanthropist, has built a reputation as solid as steel. Her work is the Alice Eduardo narrative, as told by highways and skyways, ports and power plants, bridges and buildings, churches and charity wards.…

PeopleAsia soars on the wings of music and memories on its 20th year

The evening’s highlight was easily Gary V’s two-song number. By the time the two-time “People of the Year” awardee segued into his second number, members of the well-heeled crowd were already up on their feet either dancing or capturing “Mr. Pure Energy’s” every move on stage with their smartphones. With…

Sen. Sonny Angara: In the footsteps of the wise

From education to healthcare to local industries, this hardworking legislator most certainly has a track record for gettting things done. And in doing so, this People of the Year 2020 awardee shines, not just as his father’s son, but as his own man. By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Art…

Gary Valenciano: Music & Energy

How does one remain among the stars in the Philippine music industry for nearly four decades? It’s definitely tough, but doubly so when asking someone with the title “Mr. Pure Energy,” which becomes both a shiny medal and quite a cross to carry. But this music legend fears not of…

Betty Go-Belmonte: A guiding star, always

Heroes and saints we read only about, but she was a heroine and a saint we knew, and loved, and touched, as we were touched by Betty Go-Belmonte’s selflessness. As this year's Max Soliven Lifetime Achievement Awardee, her greatest gift to the Filipino people was more than just the newspaper…