What do Coco Martin and Rita Gabriola, better known as Badjao Girl, have in common? They were both discovered at random. And while it may be too early to tell what Rita's stars have in store for her, Rita can draw inspiration from Coco (and others like him) who has gone leagues from waiting tables at…
May 25 five years ago marked the end of an era. From September 1985 to May 2011, The Oprah Winfrey Show paved the way for the talk shows genre's most memorable moments (think: Tom Cruise’s ecstatic couch jumping moment). The Philippines has also witnessed the same in its own way similar. For 16…
She's gone full circle; from the passing of her mother just last wee to introducing daughter Scarlet Snow to the world today, Dr. Vicki Belo must be in a whirlwind of emotions. With her story showing the undeniable strength of a multi-faceted woman, she truly is deserving to be a PeopleAsia People of the Year…
It's a two tiered victory for Manny Pacquiao this 2016. Not only did he reign as champion in the fight tagged as the last fight of his life, Manny is also sitting comfortably at the seventh spot in the senatorial polls as of this writing. The people’s champ has made a…
We're at it again, and this time it's time for midterms. Closed notes and no cheating! Here's the third batch of PeopleAsia's most talented and beautiful faces and personalities for every letter. Kenneth Cobonpue: Built to Last Without any braggadocio, he extended his hand and introduced himself with an amiable tone and…
This May, two sure-t0-be blockbuster superhero movies power through our cinemas, quickly bumping off the little known or heard of Sinag Maynila with a big "Kapow!" Sinag Maynila is an independent film festival that features prolific and up and coming directors and casts who use the medium to depict relevant national issues How many cinema goers will be transfixed by in-your-face…
A chapter of the romantic saga Zsa Zsa is writing for herself may have to come to a close this week, but that only means she's another step closer to that fairytale ending. But there is something that will never change about Zsa Zsa, single or otherwise; she will always be a…
Pencils down, hands up and pass your papers forward! Here's the second half of your ABC lessons with PeopleAsia. Need to backtrack and review? Check out The ABCs with PeopleAsia Pt. 1 here. F - Pope Francis After a few millennia of both shining and appalling moments, one would think one…
Training has started for Dingdong Dantes who plays Prince Raquim in the remake of fantasy series Encantadia. It’s an extra exciting time for fans of the show and the man himself as he’s not only coming back a second time (he was part of the original show, but was cast in a different…
Thirty-two years ago today, Pope John Paul II led the inauguration of World Youth Day at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. Although the event is predominantly attended by Catholic delegates, it is very much open to those from other creeds; the themes of gratefulness, acceptance and peace transcend all differences, after…