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Dr. Andrew Tan: Empire of the Tan

From his innovative real estate projects to his successful acquisition of world-famous brands, Dr. Andrew L. Tan, is, without a doubt, one of the country’s most successful taipans. But even after 45 years, the hardworking chairman of Alliance Global Group, Inc., whose companies have become household names, continues to reach…

Dr. Henry Chusuey: Boracay, Bohol & Beyond

Love at first sight—that is how Dr. Henry O. Chusuey describes the first time he set eyes on the island of Boracay a few decades back. And 1,789 rooms and nine hotels and resorts later, the love he felt for his muse is as strong as ever. “Its beautiful white-sand beach—I have not…

Kathryn Bernardo: Long may she reign!

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…

Sheila Romero: Flying high with the Lady Boss

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…

KRIS AQUINO: Authentic & Unsinkable

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…

Philippine Airlines shining through with four-star rating

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…

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…

Kris, twice an ex-future bride

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…

Happy Father’s Day! A tribute to the dads of PeopleAsia

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…