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Luminaries shine as PeopleAsia’s “People of the Year 2022” returns to the red carpet

PeopleAsia made its triumphant return to the red carpet as it staged its "People of the Year 2022" Awards Night last Monday at the Taft Ballroom of Conrad Manila. Attended by some of the country's most inspiring luminaries, the ceremony is the magazine's first in-person event since the pandemic began.…

PeopleAsia honors uplifting ‘Women of Style & Substance’

From an Olympian who made 'HERstory' — and wears bright lipstick — to uplifting women who redefined gender roles in the home, kitchen, business and public service, PeopleAsia's "Women of Style & Substance" challenged stereotypes during the magazine’s recently concluded virtual awards night. PeopleAsia's "Women of Style and Substance" 2021.…

PeopleAsia’s “Men Who Matter” 2021 share awards with frontliners & countrymen

From soldiers on the frontlines to masons and carpenters who laid down the foundations of the country’s infrastructure projects, PeopleAsia’s “Men Who Matter” 2021 awardees shared their recognition with the men and women who make them matter during the magazine’s recently concluded virtual awards night. PeopleAsia's "Men Who Matter" 2021…

#EDSA35

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in the Philippine STAR's Feb 25, 2021 issue and on Philstarlife.com. If the 1986 EDSA people power revolution — the three-day people power revolt that put an end to a 20-year totalitarian regime — were a human being, he/she, at 35, would have settled…

For now, happy celebrations come in a box!

by JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ I recently marked a milestone even if it was somebody else’s birthday — the exquisite Che Uy’s! Che Uy celebrates her birthday with a Zoom party. Che’s party was a milestone for me as it was the first social event I attended under the “new normal.”…

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…

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,…

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…

Look, SkyWalker!

By JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ | It was the height of daring. Literally. In college, whenever there were sports fests, I’d only sign up for the Scrabble competition. But on our first day in Auckland, New Zealand on a media familiarization tour organized by Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Tourism New Zealand…

Power & purpose: Inside PeopleAsia’s 14th “People of the Year” Awards Night

It was a grand celebration for 'people celebrating people' at the "People of the Year" 2018 Awards Night, held at the Grand Plaza Ballroom of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City. The ceremony was attended by a number of high-profile individuals, which included diplomats, government officials, business leaders, celebrities…