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On Display: The Pearl of the Orient by Clifford Espinosa

Start with this thought: The task of leading a diverse people, scattered over 7,000 more than islands, now rests on the shoulders of our newly sworn-in officials. The burden of nation-building, however, rests on all Filipinos. This is why now more than ever, unity and love for country is paramount.…

Things worth doing and places worth visiting this weekend â€” even though the holiday was moved

We were just as excited as you were about the long weekend until the holiday was moved to today, Wednesday, i.e.: a randomly placed rest day in the middle of the workweek. Donâ€™t let the change of pace (and weather) get you down â€” Saturday and Sunday arenâ€™t going anywhere,…

What makes you Filipino?

awOr perhaps a better question to ask is, what makes you proud to be Filipino? The question and others like it that prompt us to reflect on our culture, heritage and national identity resurface in the days surrounding Independence Day and upcoming Buwan ng Wika celebrations in August. Our welcoming…

National Treasures: Actors (and an actress) who played Filipino heroes on PeopleAsia

This Independence Day, PeopleAsia invites you to celebrateÂ one of the most historically significant days of the calendar with these talented thespians who brought some of our beloved Filipino heroes to life on the screen. Alden Richards: Jose Rizal in Ilustrado â€œI was ready to quit and just focus on my…

Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2016 at LeÃ³n Gallery

LeÃ³n Galleryâ€™s Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2016Â this June selects significant works that emphasize extremely sought-after art and artists, as well as noteworthy pieces that have added in vital Filipino identity. A number of prized pieces by renowned masters Fernando Amorsolo, Jose Joya and Ang Kiukok, as well as modern pieces by…

Touched by a Hero

By JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ We live in a world molded by our forebears. That we pledge allegiance to a Filipino flag, and are subjects of no foreign country, is a legacy bequeathed by those who lived and died so that we may be free men â€” albeit too free, sometimes.…

STYLE STAR: Jessica Chastain, Gong Li and Melissa George bring The Sunny Side of Life to Cannes 2016

The Cannes Film Festival is a festival of greats; iconic silver screen stars walk down the fiery red aisle with filmmakers alongside them, the unabashed crimson an apt representation of the uncontainable talent within them. This year, watchmaker Piaget shared the spotlight and was the perfect accessory for the festivalâ€™s…

Coco Martin: The Prince Who Would Be King

What do Coco Martin andÂ Rita Gabriola, better known asÂ Badjao Girl,Â have in common? They were both discovered at random. AndÂ while it may be too early to tellÂ what Rita's stars have in store for her, Rita can draw inspiration from Coco (and others like him) who hasÂ gone leagues from waiting tables at…

The ABCs with PeopleAsia Pt. 3

We're at it again, and this time it's time for midterms. Closed notes and no cheating! Here's the third batch ofÂ PeopleAsia'sÂ most talented and beautiful faces and personalities for every letter. Kenneth Cobonpue: Built to Last Without any braggadocio, he extended his hand and introduced himself with an amiable tone and…

Brillante Mendoza: Dark and Brilliant Truths

This May, two sure-t0-be blockbuster superhero movies power throughÂ ourÂ cinemas, quickly bumping off the little known or heard ofÂ Sinag Maynila with a big "Kapow!"Â Sinag Maynila isÂ an independent film festival that features prolific and up and comingÂ directors and casts whoÂ useÂ the medium to depictÂ relevant nationalÂ issues How many cinema goers will be transfixedÂ by in-your-face…