In this issue

As Lifestyle Asia returns to newsstands this September, we round up a powerhouse cast of unique individuals who braved the new age in the middle of a longstanding lockdown and share inspiring stories that beg the readers to just live everything and more importantly, have courage. On the cover is Maria Ressa, whose incredible journey and fierce advocacy raises the flag for press freedom and accountability. We also feature Brian Cu, Grab Philippines' head honcho, as he ventures on to his next original business idea. Audrey Tan-Zubiri graces our pages as well, narrating how her family dealt with COVID. Society members also shared their sentiments on how they coped with the socio-economic impacts on the various lifestyles they lead. Tina Cuevas, Sharmila Hiranand, Mike Lagman, Happy Ongpauco-Tiu, and Tessa Prieto-Valdes reflect on the year so far. All these and more on the September Issue of Lifestyle Asia.

RENEWED DRIVE

BRIAN CU embarks on a different path after paving the road for Grab Philippines’ success

6 mins

RICE UP

RACHEL RENUCCI-TAN uplifts the lives of farmers with low-interest loans and provides good, clean highquality rice in the market

7 mins

AN ONGOING LESSON IN PURPOSE AND PASSION

Exclusive portals to education transform to safe havens for weary medical frontliners

5 mins

JAYME-GARCIA

A Promise Fulfilled

4 mins

LAUREL-OLIVES

The Best Day of Their Lives

3 mins

THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY

Six months later, how has the beauty industry coped with the crisis of COVID-19? Lifestyle Asia speaks with three companies on staying afloat, safety and shopping for beauty as a form of self-care

10+ mins

KEEPING THE FAITH

AUDREY TAN-ZUBIRI narrates her family’s experiences in facing the effects of the novel coronavirus, encouraging everyone to find courage and hope no matter how dire circumstances are

5 mins

TO LIVE EVERYTHING WITH NO FEAR

MARIA RESSA continues her fight for the truth amidst ongoing legal battles and the devastating effects of a global pandemic

10+ mins

STILL SPIRITED AS ALWAYS

Social scene regular TINA CUEVAS reflects on the last few months isolating at home

3 mins

UNAFRAID OF THE UNKNOWN

SHARMILA HIRANAND reflects on a changed year and remains focused on the silver lining

3 mins

CONFIDENT AMIDST CHANGE

For MIKE LAGMAN, the global pandemic presented an opportune time to reflect and experience a sense of inner renewal—enriching himself with positive energy and looking at a bright future with much hope

5 mins

DARING DELIVERIES

As the difficulties imposed by the pandemic impact businesses big or small, HAPPY ONGPAUCO-TIU continues to serve what she does best—gastronomy served from the heart

3 mins

ON LIVING FEARLESSLY

Ever exuberant and never to rest on her laurels, TESSA PRIETO-VALDES’ endless pursuit for rich life experiences constantly reminds us to be joyful and grateful, always on the lookout for a cause for celebration

4 mins

LET'S GET DIGITAL

MAISON & OBJET offers the global design community a web of hope in the virtual world

8 mins

Food That Feeds The Soul

ABBA NAPA grew up wanting to be a spy, but her love for food and her enjoyment of hospitality led her to co-founding The Moment Group, one of the biggest proprietors in the local food and beverage scene

8 mins

FOCUSED ON FOOD

ERICKSON FARILLAS mastered the retail industry before dipping his toes in the restaurant world, introducing he Filipino palate to a wide variety of cuisines

5 mins

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Lifestyle Asia Magazine Description:

Lifestyle Asia redefines luxury by going beyond material wealth. The stories featured in its print and digital platforms send powerful, optimistic, and relevant messages of inspiring beacons of society who enrich not only their own lives, but also the lives of others. This is what sets the standard of a life well lived, and these characteristics and experiences are what separates Lifestyle Asia from other luxury media brands.