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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…

In Memoriam: Eduardo ‘Danding’ Cojuangco Jr.

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz “I love this country. I could have gone to Australia or any other country in the world after my exile, but I chose to return to the Philippines because I want to be part of its legacy and history.” -- Danding Cojuangco Jr. Businessman,…

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…

Sen. Sonny Angara: In the footsteps of the wise

From education to healthcare to local industries, this hardworking legislator most certainly has a track record for gettting things done. And in doing so, this People of the Year 2020 awardee shines, not just as his father’s son, but as his own man. By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Art…

Gary Valenciano: Music & Energy

How does one remain among the stars in the Philippine music industry for nearly four decades? It’s definitely tough, but doubly so when asking someone with the title “Mr. Pure Energy,” which becomes both a shiny medal and quite a cross to carry. But this music legend fears not of…

Betty Go-Belmonte: A guiding star, always

Heroes and saints we read only about, but she was a heroine and a saint we knew, and loved, and touched, as we were touched by Betty Go-Belmonte’s selflessness. As this year's Max Soliven Lifetime Achievement Awardee, her greatest gift to the Filipino people was more than just the newspaper…

Myrna Yao: Toy Story

Just like the iconic Barbie doll who recently celebrated her 60th birthday, Myrna Tang Yao, Richprime Global Inc. president and CEO as well as one of this year's People of the Year awardees, is dressed for success. She, too, has been busy breaking barriers in the name of equality and…

Michael Cinco: To dream the impalpable dream

The boy from Samar, who was initially drawn to fashion design after seeing Audrey Hepburn in a beautiful white dress in My Fair Lady, has come a long way to become owner and CEO of his own brand in Dubai. He has reached the top, but not after experiencing his…

Lea Salonga: The Voice of Excellence

At nine, she played the title role in Annie. At 18, she was the face of Miss Saigon as the original Kim. In between her portrayal of Annie and Kim, she searched for perfection. Later on, she would score a Lawrence Olivier award (1990) and a Tony award (1991) for…

Chef Jessie Sincioco: Fork on the plate, fork in the road

She’s perhaps one of the few renowned chefs today who’s equally at home with pastries and hot dishes. Having fed Pope Francis and an ASEAN delegation consisting of 1,500 people, including several heads of state, she has nothing more to prove. But none of these would have been possible had…