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PeopleAsia celebrates its biggest “Men Who Matter” Awards

PeopleAsia publisher, president and CEO on leave, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez, also graced the occasion, and delivered his speech as the magazine’s special guest of honor. Joining Ambassador Romualdez to present the awards to this year's 17 awardees were PeopleAsia editor-in-chief Joanne Rae Ramirez,…

Louie Ablaza, a “cool, dependable classic,” turns 81

His passion for iconic cars is readily seen in his newly opened “Garage,” a two-story building at Amelia, the family’s sprawling weekend estate in Alfonso, Cavite, which showcases 40 of his favorite vintage cars, including a number of Volkswagen Beetles, Porsches, Mercedes Benzes and Bugattis. By Alex Y. Vergara To…

The Nissan Patrol takes on Taal’s unique terrain

Whether you’re driving in the metro or you’re driving in the rough terrain of Taal, Batangas, you're in for a treat with the Nissan Patrol. The Patrol shows us that an off-road vehicle can be luxurious, as well. To launch the “GoAnywhere” campaign for the Nissan Patrol, Nissan hosted media…

Filipino-American Friendship Day: Ties that bind

July 4 is best known as the Independence Day of the United States. But here in the Philippines, the day is known for another celebration: Filipino-American Friendship Day. “Today, we also honor Philippine-American Friendship Day, a unique and symbolic expression of the strong and historic bonds between us,” said US Ambassador…

You can now plant trees using this app!

Filipinos who want to contribute to environmental preservation can now conveniently use an innovative mobile phone app to help plant trees and increase the Philippines’ forest cover. One of the country's leading mobile wallet, GCash is introducing an exciting “green” feature on the app dubbed as GCash Forest, which lets subscribers…

Shiela Valderrama-Martinez reprises role in “Binondo: A Tsinoy Musical”

The stage actress marks her 25th year in musical theater with a slew of projects ranging from a disco-inspired concert to a poignant retelling of a young cancer victim’s battle with the Big C in “Dani Girl.” Shiela Valderrama-Martinez, considered by many as the toast of Philippine musical theater, marks…

Roberto Chabet: More than just a memory

By David Belmonte One can say that art immortalizes the artist, but Roberto Chabet believed that art is something that is only appreciated for a fleeting moment. Afterwards, it becomes nothing more than a memory. A curious box came into the possession of Salcedo Auctions – one which contained a…

Finding Common Ground in Rockwell

The ambitious millennials of today aren't just looking for cafés anymore; they're looking for a workspace that is versatile and stylish. And they can find one at Common Ground, said to be one of the leading co-working spaces in Southeast Asia, as it opens its third hub in the neighborhood of Rockwell,…

Inside Bianca Valerio’s 360-degree transformation

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ For most of her life, professional host and model Bianca Valerio has enjoyed having a skinny figure. Still, a bout with depression and the grief brought about by her brother’s demise led her to gain weight a couple of years ago. Within a year,…

Men Who Matter 2019: Dr. Eugene Ramos

The young boy who dreamt of becoming a doctor grew up, not just into a man in white, but as a well-respected cardiologist, and president and CEO of reportedly the country’s largest health network. Still, The Medical City’s Dr. Eugenio Jose Ramos keeps his feet firmly on the ground; and his…