Also chosen by People Asia magazine as the “Women of Style and Substance” for this year are Rhoda Campos-Aldanese, Mons T. Romulo, Cristalle Belo Henares, Annette Wasmer-tirol, Ann Puno, Reese Fernandez-Ruiz and Charina Sarte.

Other topics inside the said issue include “A Walking Tour of Delft,” “Glow in the Glamor of Singapore,” “Oprah Winfrey’s event stylist Preston Bailey in Manila,” “The Psyche of the Philandering Male,” and more!

People Asia August-September 2011 is now available nationwide wherever magazines are sold.

Anne Curtis Leads People Asia’s ‘Women of Style and Substance’ 2011 List originally appeared on Starmometer on August 12, 2011.

Venus has the modern Cinderella story which has been a talk of the town for this year. From being dethroned in Bb. Pilipinas to being the first Filipina to place in the prestigious Miss Universe pageant since Miriam Quiambao in 1999, Venus definitely deserves a slot in People Asia’s Magazine’s “People of the Year.”

Here are the other celebrities who made it in the annual list:

Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile
Josie Natori
Kenneth Cobonpue
Fr. Rocky Evangelista
Rhett Eala
Ryan Cayabyab
Mike Enriquez
Felino Palafox Jr.
Rachy Cuna
Dingdong Dantes
Jaime Bautista

The December 2010-January 2011 “11th Anniversary” issue of People Asia Magazine is now available in bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

Venus Raj is on the Cover of People Asia Magazine originally appeared on Starmometer on December 26, 2010.

The 16 Men in the list are (coming from various fields):

John Lloyd Cruz – Actor, Film and TV
Derek Ramsay – Actor, Film and TV
James Yap – Basketball player, Sports
Brillante Mendoza – Director, Film
Ivan Mayrina – Media/Broadcast Journalist
Johnny Litton – TV Host/Columnist
Dr. Steve Mark Gan – Dental Implantologist of the Stars, Medicine
Aurelio “Gigi” Montinola – BPI President
Lorenzo Tan – RCBC President
Ronald “Ron” Logan – HSBC SVP
Victor Consunji – Photographer
John Patrick “Jason” Buensalido – Architect
Billy King – Irish Chef
Goran Aleksandrovski aka Goran Aleks – German-born Macedonian, Sofitel Philippine Plaza GM
Frank Hoefsmit – Belgian Photographer
Emerson Yao – Managing Director of Lucerne Group of Companies

Noynoy is not part of the list, but People Asia Magazine will release a commemorative issue dedicated to him as the 15th President of the republic.

People Asia Lists 16 Men Who Matter in 2010 originally appeared on Starmometer on June 24, 2010.

The 2009 People of the Year honorees are the following:

Jessica Soho – GMA 7′s Vice President for News, a multi-awarded broadcast journalist whose popular program “Reunions” has reunited so many missing persons with their families

Charo Santos-Concio – host of the longest-running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya and the first female president of giant network ABS-CBN

Rico Hizon – the only Filipino anchor for the British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC World News)

Emil Jurado – a veteran journalist and Manila Overseas Press Club chairman emeritus who has been wielding his pen to amuse, exasperate and deliver exposes from the time of President Elpidio Quirino up to the present

Efren Penaflorida – 2009 CNN Hero of the Year who has given hope to thousands of Filipino children by providing them with basic education and diverting their attention from joining street gangs and petty crime groups

Nedy Tantoco – Rustan Marketing Corporation president

Kaye Tinga – Taguig City First Lady

Agnes Devanadera – Department of Justice Secretary

Bernd Schneider – Former General Manager of Sofitel Philippine Plaza

Fr. Bienvenido Nebres – Ateneo de Manila University President

Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro – Presidential Candidate, 2010 Elections

Inno Sotto – Renowned fashion designer

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao – The first and only boxer in the world to win seven world titles in seven different weight divisions

Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino – Presidential Candidate, 2010 Elections

Mita Rufino – Art patron/florist

Nonito “The Flash” Donaire – Boxing champion

People Asia also handed out special awards to “Ondoy” heroes: Quezon City Judge Ralph Lee, the “jetski judge;” and actors Jericho Rosales and Gerald Anderson, who risked their lives to rescue flood victims. A posthumous award was given to Muelmar Magallanes for giving his life to save his family and neighbors during the flood.

Special awards were also given to the province of Camarines Sur, led by Gov. LRay Villafuerte as the “Top Destination of the Year;” Nivat Chantarachoti, general manager of Thai Airways; Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap, whose programs have been helping uplift the lives of farmers; Spanish Ambassador Luis Arias Romero; Sarah Geronimo, who will be given special recognition for her achievements in the field of entertainment; and the Singapore Airlines A380, the “Oasis in the Sky.”

People Asia Names 2009 ‘People of the Year’ Awardees originally appeared on Starmometer on January 23, 2010.

Leading the 2008 list is none other than the country’s youngest diva, Charice, which also became the youngest recipient of the prestigious award.

People of the Year 2008

Charice – RP’s international singing sensation

Sharon Cuneta – the Megastar

Rosa Rosal – Veteran actress and PNRC Governor

Noli de Castro – Vice President of the Philippines

Kristie Kenney – US Ambassador to the Philippines

Manny Villar – Philippine Senator

Joey Concepcion – Go Negosyo author

Jejomar Binay – Makati City Mayor

Rajo Laurel – Renowned fashion designer

Andy Bautista – Kuok Group CEO

Joey Antonio – Real estate magnate

Dominique Lemay – Founder of Virlanie Foundation

People Asia Names ‘People of the Year’ 2008 Awardees originally appeared on Starmometer on January 16, 2009.

Formatted under the lucky date “8-8-8″, People Asia made it’s own list of 8′s and in the category “Most Beautiful”, here are their 8 picks:

Angel Locsin
Ruffa Guttierez
Dawn Zulueta
Isabelle Daza
Sara Black
Angel Aquino
Gretchen Barretto

In the 8 Most Stylish category, these ladies have “fabulous” as their middle name:

Tingting Cojuangco
Bea Valdes
Celine Lopez
Hindy Weber-Tantoco
Mandy dela Rama-Santos
Angel Jacob
Carla Sibal
Teresa Herrera

Angel Locsin’s photo courtesy of Wild Bunch Photography.

Angel Locsin is One of 8 Most Beautiful by People Asia originally appeared on Starmometer on August 14, 2008.

Marian Rivera on Metro Magazine:

Dingdong Dantes on People Asia:

Marian Rivera on Metro, Dingdong Dantes on People Asia originally appeared on Starmometer on July 24, 2008.