She was the child star who grew up; the leading lady who, along with real-life partner Daniel Padilla, sent millions of hearts aflutter with her romantic turns in a handful of bankable films. And in 2019, Kathryn Bernardo, armed with a record-breaking P881-million in box office receipts for the top-grossing Hello, Love, Goodbye, became the…
It’s past midnight and Sheila Romero is still going through a report, a colored marker in one hand, a glass of water in another. The silence in her well-appointed home in Makati City relaxes her, as she runs her fingers through her cellphone. She’s sending a long “Thank you” group chat message to the…
By BÜM TENORIO JR. / Photography by MARK CHESTER ANG In the department of honesty, Kris Aquino is number one on the list. She puts premium in paying her right taxes because ‘It’s the right thing to do.’ Her life is an open book. She’ll tell you she almost got married…
Four stars and counting — Philippine Airlines was recently named as the country’s first and only four-star airline by Skytrax, the global authority on “on the ground and inflight service quality standards” for airlines around the globe. The award brings PAL closer to its five-star goal, which it promised to…
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…
by JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ As the famous Kris Aquino line-turned-meme-turned-everyday-expression says, “Love, love, love!” (Kris at the New World Makati Hotel / Photo by Mark Chester Ang) True enough, the conversation quickly turned to love when Kris was interviewed by PeopleAsia, during which she candidly confirmed that she…
Text by MARICHU A. VILLANUEVA Photos courtesy of THE PHILIPPINE STAR 2017 was history in the making for the Philippines. THE PHILIPPINE STAR's Marichu A. Villanueva lists down the year's most significant news stories: (For the first part of the list, click here) 6. EJKs, Kian, Kulot, Carl The word nanlaban…
To the man who swept mom off her feet, the hero sons (and daughters) want to live up to, and the overall protector of the brood - a Happy Father's Day to you! These PeopleAsia dads show us what it's all about with their deep devotion to family, soaring careers…
It's never too late — or too early — to live out your dream of changing the world and leaving behind a living legacy. A great read for the year's holiest of weeks, this story of forgiveness, kindness and unconditional love is sure to reawaken your faith. By KRISTEL DACUMOS-LAGORZA …
It's easy to feel discouraged by the many forms of negativity our world seems to have a surplus of these days. This week (and for all the weeks to follow), rid yourself of gloomy thoughts and see life in a new light. Know that good still exists and hope is very…