Lovi Poe: More than just her father’s daughter
By Cheche V. Moral
She gives us a buss on the cheek before we’re even introduced, and murmurs her apologies for being late.

She gives us a buss on the cheek before we’re even introduced, and murmurs her apologies for being late.

Despite friends’ well-intentioned warnings, two couples and a single mom pursued their respective relationships with an open mind—and the decision to simply go for it By Tracey Paska and Joy Rojas Photographs by Mark Chester Ang Makeup by Mayesa de los Santos (for Divine and Victor and Abby and Jun) Hairstyle by [...]
She came into the room like a whirlwind. A quick smile, a fast but firm handshake, a casual “Hi, I’m Georgina” (like we wouldn’t know), and she was off to the dressing room with a billow of her languorously loose top. Fresh-faced without a trace of makeup on, she was dressed simply, but her denim [...]

Photographs by Mark Chester Ang Makeup by Benjie Angeles for Mary Kay Cosmetics Hairstyle by Hyatt Laurel LOST 32 LBS! Joyce Ann Burton Titular, 44, Bb. Pilipinas Universe 1985, RPN 9 news anchor, voice talent, popular blogger (adventuresofabeautyqueen.com), wife, and mom of two ‘Weight’ problem: Though a regular at the gym, the 5’9” Joyce packed [...]

Photographs by Xander Angeles Makeup by Xeng Zulueta Hairstyle Felicity Son for Khiel’s Stylist Series Model Manuela of CalCarrie’s International Models Philippines and Ana Sideco Assistant Stylists Kam Ocampo and Iza Sim Modern art Magnify your affinity for pattern play by layering Art Deco prints On Manuela: Black printed silk long-sleeved shirt, Zara; brown printed [...]
When her daughter Clarissa was born with Down’s Syndrome, Malu Tiongson-Ortiz feared failing as a mother. Drawing on a deep well of faith, she found strength and unexpected joy in facing the challenge The love between mother and child may be the most primal relationship, but it is not inherently easy, admitted Malu Tiongson-Ortiz. “Faced [...]

Tina Agbayani provides a loving home to dogs in need, and shows by compassionate example that animal companionship is more than just pet ownership To their neighbors in Tahanan Village in Parañaque, the Agbayani household is a veritable Noah’s Ark, with its eight dogs, five cats, two tortoises, an iguana, and numerous rabbits and hamsters [...]

She’s not about to bare all, but Maricar Reyes, one of showbiz’s most enigmatic actresses, can be prevailed upon to lift her veil of mystery—and reveals she’s a more regular girl than people think.

Save for the fact that she has absolutely no hair on her head, Tetta Ortiz Matera shows no signs of battling stage 3 breast cancer. Cracking bald jokes and shifting effortlessly from one high fashion pose to another in Hermès scarves and jewelry from Rustan’s Silver Vault during this photo shoot, the former model is clearly winning the war against the dreaded disease.

Anne is the established actress and gorgeous top endorser, and Jasmine is fast following in her footsteps. But the strong emotional bond between these two is no put-on, as they proved behind the scenes of their fabulous shoot IF network executives were to cast Anne and Jasmine Curtis together in a soap opera, they’d have [...]

Photographs by Frank Hoefsmit of Be Visual Studio Makeup by Claire Seelin Diokno of Shu Uemura Hairstyle Dave Grona Model Cecilia of IM Agency Assistant stylist Jeff Galang Styling intern Markie Aniban In the details Decorated cuffs and buttons add preppy appeal to chinos Purple sleeveless polo shirt, Baby Phat at Rustan’s; khaki trousers, Burberry; [...]