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“I have too many guilty pleasures.”

Known as the Grand Dame of Philippine Opera, Professor Emeritus Fides Cuyugan-Asensio looks back on her bright and colorful career as distinguished coloratura soprano, librettist, director and educator. Does she have any regrets? Pia Arcangel interviews a truly remarkable artist in this episode of Power Talks.

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What makes a design truly unforgettable? 

Pia Arcangel takes us inside the fascinating mind of industrial designer, CEO and Creative Director Kenneth Cobonpue whose work has won multiple international and local awards including the Pratt Legends Award by the Pratt Institute, the first Designer of the Year Award by Maison et Objet Asia and the first Gawad CCP Para sa Sining Award for Design. Time Magazine called him “rattan’s great virtuoso.” This episode reveals inspiring stories from his formative years and his approach to transforming natural materials into stunning, sculptural pieces that are as much art as they are furniture. 

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It's giving young and empowered! Get ready to be inspired by the story of Mae Layug-Madriñan, founder and CEO of Get Ready With Me (GRWM) Cosmetics. 

Mae shares her journey from nurse to beauty content creator to CEO! She opens up about her inspirations and dreams of making Filipino beauty or F-beauty more inclusive. Discover how she built a sustainable, community-first makeup brand that’s redefining local beauty standards, only here on Power Talks with Pia Arcangel!

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Jacques Christophe Branellec is the man behind Jewelmer, a renowned company known for its exquisite golden South Sea pearls. Under his leadership, Jewelmer has become a leader in sustainability and environmental awareness. Beyond his work in the luxury pearl industry, Branellec is a pilot and a captain of the Philippine Coast Guard, recognized for his efforts in environmental conservation. He is also committed to protecting marine ecosystems, particularly those in Palawan, which are vital for pearl cultivation.

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Ever wondered what it really takes to make a mark in the global art world?

Join us as we go Beyond the Frame with Isa Lorenzo, the brilliant mind behind Silverlens Galleries. 

In this episode of Power Talks, Isa reveals her core strategies and unwavering vision that helped propel Filipino art onto the global stage. Tune in to hear how she’s passionately championing Filipino art, and shaping our future internationally.

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Mag-around-the-world gamit ang ating mga panlasa kasama si Chef Josh Boutwood, the culinary mastermind sa likod ng buzzworthy restrautants tulad ng Helm, The Test Kitchen, Juniper, Savage at Ember.  

Kung dati ay odd kitchen jobs sa Europe ang kanyang ginagawa… siya rin ang Corporate Chef ng The Bistro Group, ngayon! 

Paano niya napapanatiling kakaiba at kahanga-hanga ang bawat putahe? How does he balance his dishes “on a triangle”? And is it true that he runs his kitchens in complete silence? Samahan si Pia sa isang masarap na kuwentuhan, while they sample some of Chef Josh’s signature dishes! 

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From hosting gala nights 💃✨ to leading cultural institutions 🇵🇭🎭… paano nga ba nagagampanan ni Kaye Tinga ang lahat ng ito?

She is the President of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, co-founder of both W17 and the Red Charity Gala, a proud career woman, and a devoted Pinay mom. Kaye proves na puwedeng maging empowered, influential at elegant, hindi lang sa fashion, kundi pati sa buhay at propesyon!

Paano niya muling binibigyang-buhay ang sining sa bansa? At anong klaseng legacy ang nais niyang iwan para sa susunod na henerasyon—lalo na para sa kabataan at kababaihan?

Panoorin sa Power Talks with Pia Arcangel!

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What if ang susunod mong bahay ay powered by AI? 🏡✨

Earl Forlales started with bamboo houses and a dream. Mula sa pagiging co-founder ng CUBO Modular hanggang sa pagiging Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree, tinutulungan niya ang mga Pilipino na makahanap at makapundar ng mura at matibay na tirahan.

Ngayong CEO na siya ng TruNorth Homes, paano nga ba niya pinagpapatuloy ang kanyang misyon sa pagtatayo naman ng AI-powered houses? Paano ba nagsimula ang kanyang interes sa sustainable housing? 

Panoorin ang nakaka-inspire na kuwentuhan dito lang sa Power Talks with Pia Arcangel!

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Producer: Louie Andrei Magtibay

Program Researcher: Aubrey Sangalang Delos Reyes

Editor: Piah Luna and G-mak Cabiling

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