Lea unleashes a new meow

MANILA, Philippines - • Women make the headlines in People Asia’s latest issue. Empowered and independent, these women – all mothers – shine far beyond being the requisite hearth of the home. “Shining, shimmering and splendid” on the cover is Tony award-winning singer-actress Lea Salonga who unleashes a new meow as Grizabella in the cast of CATS. Undaunted by time and today’s new talents, she continues to soar with accolades. She tells People Asia what gives her a permanent smile.

People Asia’s roster of mothers for this double issue also includes actress-TV host Kris Aquino, Sen. Miriam Santiago, STAR columnist model Rissa Mananquil, presidential deputy spokesperson Charito Planas, Raya School founder Ani Almario, Earth Institute Asia founder Dr. Cora Claudio, award-winning actress and film director Laurice Guillen, and controversial author-artist Marlene Aguilar Pollard. These women share their heartwarming stories of motherhood. 

And just in time for Mother’s Day, get well-deserved beauty and shopping treats from People Asia’s columnists. In Beauty & Beyond, Abbygale Arenas de Leon tells her secrets for a balanced life with all the duties and responsibilities of being a mom. No inkling on what to get the lady who lights up your life and your home? GoodBuy Girl points out a bevy of the latest and greatest finds. Then learn a trick or two on the importance of Ceramide makeup as revealed by Chechel Joson in her column Beauty’s Secrets.

Also featured inside the pages of the magazine is Sofitel Philippine Plaza’s Spiral restaurant with its irresistible buffet. Then succumb and salivate at the divine five-star set course meals from Chef Jessie Sincioco’s Enchanté restaurant. And find out why Abacá Boutique Resort and Restaurant in Mactan, Cebu is a notch above the rest.

All these and more await readers in People Asia’s April-May issue, now available at your favorite newsstands. For inquiries, call Jannette at 892-1854.