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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.…

French ambassador fetes PeopleAsia awardees

French Ambassador Marie Fontanel hosted last week a reception for PeopleAsia’s “People of the Year” awardees for 2024 in her official residence in Makati, with members of the diplomatic corps and top businessmen in attendance. Present were British Ambassador Laure Beaufils and Italian Ambassador Marco Clemente. By JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ…

“Sweet revenge” in PeopleAsia’s “People of the Year” 2023 Awards Night

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ/ Photos by RENJIE TOLENTINO From game-changing awardees who pair passion with purpose, to diplomats, business leaders, society figures and VIP guests who were present to celebrate their achievements, the well-heeled audience pivoted to brighter days ahead as they trooped to PeopleAsia’s “People of the…

Maria Ressa shows us how to stand up to a dictator

The Rappler CEO, PeopleAsia People of the Year 2022 awardee and Nobel Peace Prize winner released her new book, How to Stand Up to a Dictator, which chronicles her life and career as a journalist and what she has learned so far in her fight to uphold the truth against…

Nora Aunor: From Superstar to National Artist

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has named eight new National Artists of the Philippines, including “Superstar” Nora Aunor. The National Artist award is considered the highest honor given to Filipinos who have contributed to the Philippine arts. National Artist Nora Aunor Joining the "Superstar" as recently minted National Artists are National…

When Isko bared himself

Fully dressed and armed with vision, hard work and determination, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, whose office has just confirmed Sunday, August 15, that he tested positive for COVID-19, showed PeopleAsia his "dirty" past and why he was proud of it — in a number of PeopleAsia exclusives. Isko Moreno. Photo…

Spark hope at the “People of the Year” Virtual Awards Night on April 12

PeopleAsia magazine aims to not just “spread,” but also to “spark,” hope this Monday, April 12, when it honors extraordinary people in extraordinary times at the "People of the Year" 2021 Virtual Awards Night. Spark hope with this years awardees: Cick on the image or this link, to watch the show…

People of the Year 2021: ‘An extraordinary list in an extraordinary time’

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ PeopleAsia trains the spotlight on a league of extraordinary gentlemen and women who make up this year’s “People of the Year” 2021 list. Aside from their personal success in their respective fields, this year’s awardees are also being recognized for spreading hope, taking action…