Berna Romulo Puyat Archives

PeopleAsia bags Quill Excellence Award for “People of the Year” 2020

PeopleAsia's milestone 20th Anniversary Awards Night & Musicale continues to soar at the The 18th Philippine Quill Virtual Awards. For the sixth year in a row, PeopleAsia bagged yet another Excellence Award from the International Association of Business Communicators Philippines (IABC Philippines) at the recently concluded ARISE: The 18th Philippine…

Here’s what to expect when traveling in the new normal

Text and photos by Hermes Joy Tunac After seven months since my last pre-COVID-19 travel, visiting Boracay recently has given me a broad idea on how future domestic trips to vacation destinations would be like in the coming months. Given how fluid the situation still is, protocols might change without…

Tourism department releases video honoring country’s selfless front liners

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Filipino can still manage to smile. Despite the many upheavals and disruptions life throws at us, the Philippines is still fortunate enough to have been witness to many acts of kindness, especially at the frontlines, where the valiant and selfless efforts and…

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…

Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat: Journey of a lifetime

The hardworking Tourism Secretary knows that while tourists may come and go, the destinations will always be there to stay—if we take good care of them, at least. And it is for this reason that this People of the Year 2020 awardee spares no effort to make sure that it’s not just…

Ferry, very good: Time to Cruise to Old Manila via Pasig River

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz After languishing for decades due to unsustainable practices and pollution, the Pasig River and Escolta are on the rise as a potential “coosome twosome” for tourists and everyday travelers alike. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat recently invited members of the media and some VIP…

In her own words: The power of women

They walk the talk and put their hearts where their mouth is. As we celebrate International women's Day, we bring you some of the women we admire -- and the words of wisdom they have shared on the pages of PeopleAsia and on the world stage. Maine Mendoza on being beautiful:“I am grateful…

Is it still ‘more fun in the Philippines?’

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ For the Department of Tourism, it still is. The government agency projects a rosy outlook, as Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat vows to put every effort into meeting its target of welcoming 8.2 million foreign tourists to the country this year. The DOT’s weapon of…

Welcome to the new Boracay!

“Welcome back to Boracay! Or would it be better to say, Welcome back, Boracay,” these were the first words of Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat as she graced the reopening of the well-loved white sand paradise, together with other Cabinet secretaries and local officials. In her speech, she proudly shared that during the…

A night of #CrazyRichPeopleAsians

By Alex Y. Vergara From the venue’s styling by leading event stylist Dave Sandoval to many of the guests and awardees’ chosen designer ensembles, PeopleAsia’s recent Women of Style and Substance (WSS) 2018 awards night at the Grand Hyatt Manila’s grand ballroom teemed with references from the hit Hollywood romcom…